During these unprecedented times, it can be challenging to find a sense of refuge amidst the storms of uncertainty swirling around us. While the timeless teachings of the Buddhist Tradition don’t offer us lasting certainty, they do offer the possibility of finding a reliable refuge in what are known as the 3 jewels: The Buddha, or the possibility of living with wakefulness, the Dharma, the teachings of the Buddha, or the universal truths we can all learn to open to, and the sangha, the community of people who are also walking the path- our spiritual friends. When we focus our attention on finding refuge in these 3, we are able to steady our hearts to meet changing conditions. In this very special online retreat, we will explore each refuge through Dharma talks and reflection, and move between periods of sitting and walking meditation in silence and with some instruction and guidance, as well as q and a.

We will focus on practices that quiet the mind and open the heart, supporting continuity of mindfulness and the unfolding of insight, with emphasis on the power of refuge in community during this time of physical distancing. There will also be time for some gentle mindful movement practice as well as the opportunity to meet with the teacher to receive individualized practice support.

Practicing “alone together” while in our own spaces presents a unique and powerful new kind of retreat container to deepen our practice and the integration of mindfulness into how we’re living during these times.

By bringing mindful attention to our moment to moment experience and learning to turn towards the 3 jewels as supports, we can learn to cultivate resilience amidst change and uncertainty. Participants are encouraged to continue practicing at home in the evenings on their own to strengthen continuity of mindfulness for the full retreat experience. This is a great opportunity for those who have been on retreat and want to re-connect to their practice as well as for those who have not been on retreat and would like to explore practicing at home with the support of a community and teacher.

If you have attended a retreat before and can only join for 2 of the 3 days, you can register for the 2 day option.

Testimonial from a previous participant in an online retreat with Celeste + Dawn:

“After attending a retreat while home bound during COVID-19 i am amazed at how the synergy of the attendees and teachings came through the virtual environment. The teachers kept to a specific schedule, framed the experience as closely to a location based retreat, and the teachings were as profound and reliably fulfilling as I was looking to experience. I would attend future online retreats while we navigate this current pandemic. Insight LA was well organized, the online support team was spectacular, and the teachers sincere, approachable and effective at offering their wisdom.”