Join Dharma Gates for a five-day exploration of the intersections between formal meditation practice, embodiment, and relational states of awareness, compassion, and clarity. This week is not a silent retreat, but a space for participants to build Sangha and explore how we bring our practices into our bodies and the world. Many of us face a lack of community and a sense of disintegration between the values we are cultivating on the cushion and our ability to bring those values to bear on our interpersonal relationships and the institutions, cultures, and social issues we care about.

This retreat is an open inquiry into the (re)integration of on-cushion Dharma and off-cushion life. We will offer structured sessions for relational meditation (drawing heavily on the practices of authentic relating and circling), time for silent meditation, and unstructured time to connect with and learn from other participants.

Our intention is to build skill and connections between practitioners who have a deep passion for these topics. As such, we may prioritize people with a professional or personal background in facilitation, community organizing, mental health, or social justice.