Upcoming Special Events
In addition to our weekly offerings, we have had several ongoing community organized offerings. These are peer-organized by Assaya Sangha members under the guidance of the Leadership Circles.
The Wisdom of the Heart: a daylong compassion retreatWith Kate Munding
Sunday, May 18th 2025
At Gyuto Foundation, Richmond, CA and on Zoom Course Details
To find strength, openness, clarity and courage in difficult times is a blessing when we have it and something we may pray for when we don't. It's not unusual to go searching outside of our self for these greater capacities but the truth is that they can be cultivated and found within. The heart practices in Buddhism are like medicine to us when life is hard. They give us what we need to stay open and atuned to a wiser perspection. Compassion practice supports healing when there is hurt. It is a powerful practice that ultimatly trains the heart to stay open and tender in the face of suffering. It is not a path towards overwhelm and it's not a training in how to save everyone. It means staying in a relationsal feild of caring when life is tough instead of falling into aversion or apathy. This day of retreat will be spent in the compassion meditation practice. Our formal meditation practice time will be supported with periods outside (weather dependend), dharma talks, and group discussion time. Please register in advance. |
Women's BIPOC Half-day Meditation Retreat Resting In The Body: the first foundation of mindfulness
With Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith Saturday, March 8th
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm At Yoga Kula in Berkeley, CA Retreat Details
Resting In The Body: the first foundation of mindfulness If you find yourself over-efforting in daily life and your meditation practice, you are invited to come practice slowing down, resting, and exploring the possibility of refuge here and now. During this half-day retreat for self-identified BIPOC women, we will explore the Buddha's teachings on the First Foundation of Mindfulness, the body. There will be a Dharma Talk, guided meditations, and an opportunity for community sharing, questions, and responses. |
Assaya Half-day RetreatBecoming a Possibilitist: Songs, stories, and practices - wild and visionary space beyond optimism and pessimism.
With Betsy Rose Saturday, May 3rd
12:30 - 4:30 (time may change) At Yoga Kula in Berkeley, CA Retreat Details
Becoming a Possibilitist: Songs, stories, and practices - wild and visionary space beyond optimism and pessimism. |