Michele and Jesse have graciously offered to hold this half day retreat as a fundraiser for Vallecitos. We are deeply grateful for their commitment to the practice and to supporting Vallecitos. Participants will have the option to offer dana to Michele and Jesse at the end of the offering.

We live in a time of heightened personal and social intensity in regard to the vicissitudes of life: of gain/loss, pleasure/pain, praise/blame, status/disgrace – as the Buddha framed the matrix. How do we find a balance of seclusion and engagement that develops our personal awakening while not disregarding our role in the world around us? How do we discern the boundaries of care and of peace in regards to the world and to our own lives? Join Michele and Jesse for a half-day meditation retreat where we will explore some of these issues and attempt to instill a sense of confidence in our path going forward – in the many fruitful ways that are possible. All are welcome!

Schedule (Mountain Standard Time):

1:00 – 2:00 – Opening and Sit w/ instructions

2:00 – 2:30 – Walk

2:30 – 3:15 – Sit

3:15 – 4:00 – Dhamma Talk

4:00 – 4:30 – Walk

4:30 – 5:00 – Q&A

5:00 – 5:30 – Sit and close