Making Peace where You Are: The Art of Unburdening the Heart

July 9 – 13, Led by Lisa Ernst

Southern Dharma Retreat Center, Hot Springs, NC

The Buddha’s path to liberation is designed to help us face the full experience of embodied human life. Through deep practices of mindfulness, concentration, and emptiness, we can cultivate clear states of mind that naturally allow inner peace and insight to emerge. We will also learn to bring acceptance, patience and love for ourselves into the process. We begin to realize that what we think of as “self” is not as solid as it seems and need not be an ongoing cause for suffering. In this stillness of heart and mind we can discover gems of wisdom — and compassion for the rest.

This silent retreat will include periods of sitting and walking meditation, daily instructions, dharma talks, Q&A, and meetings with the teacher. All experience levels are welcome. More info and registration here.