Aging Awake!
with Anna Douglas
White Heron Sangha is pleased to sponsor a two-day, non-residential retreat with Anna Douglas, PhD., one of the founding teachers of Spirit Rock Meditation Center.
In addition to her leadership at Spirit Rock as one of the senior dharma teachers, Anna has taught classes and retreats in the Insight Meditation tradition nationwide for 30 years. Anna ‘s lifetime of experience makes her an authentic and trustworthy guide. She knows the territory of spiritual awakening, and takes great delight in supporting people in the process.
She has created retreats for women, for artists, for yoga teachers, and more recently, retreats for those 55 and over who want to explore their aging process as a spiritual practice. She is currently writing a book on aging as spiritual practice. See Spirit Rock retreats for more information about Anna's classes and retreats or learn more about her at facebook.
"It is a wonderful time to be practicing Dharma. With age, one's understanding of anicca, anatta, and dukkha has ripened, and therefore the true meaning of the Buddha's teaching is more accessible than ever."
Please join us, whatever your age, for silent sitting, walking and deep dialogue about the experience of practicing with the aging process. This retreat is suitable for all experience levels.
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When:
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Saturday, August 18, 2012, 9:30AM-4:30PM
Sunday, August 19, 2012, 9:30AM-3:30PM
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Where:
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Morro Bay Veterans' Hall
209 Surf St, Morro Bay, CA 93442 (map)
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Cost:
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$40, which covers the expenses of the sangha in putting on the retreat, but does not include a payment to the teacher.
Arrangements can be made if the fee is excessive for you. We encourage you to attend both days in order to appreciate fully the teachings.
The teachings are offered freely. The retreat fee covers the retreat expenses; none of the retreat fee goes to the teacher. A dana (donation) basket will be available to help support the work of the teacher. We try to keep our retreat fees at a minimum so that you can be truly generous with your donation to the teacher. You can donate to the teacher online here: dana or by check or cash at the retreat.
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Registration:
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You can register and pay online (through PayPal, including credit card) or at the door (cash or check only). Pre-registration is preferred but is not required.
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Bring your lunch. Tea and snacks will be provided. Bring a mat and cushion if you want to sit on the floor. Chairs will be available. For questions, contact Barbara Scott at barbascott@sbcglobal.net or 541-6099.
