5120 Retreat SCOL

Never done a meditation retreat before? Feel like you need a sanity break? Need some inspiration for your meditation? This weekend retreat—from Friday evening till Monday lunch—can serve any of these purposes and more. So much of our unease, self-criticism, despondency, or stress is caused by thoughts and patterns of thinking that we are often […]

In the wisdom tradition of Mahamudra, the principal meditation practices are shamatha and vipashyana. The mind resting at ease through shamatha (or calm abiding meditation), we gain some respite from the seemingly constant barrage of thoughts and emotions, which when not understood, serve to veil the nature of our being. But shamatha practice is not […]

Families take note! You are invited to join other families for a weekend of fun at KCC’s retreat land, Ser Chö Ösel Ling, near Goldendale, WA. Who may attend? Families of any configuration, especially those with children through high school age. While it will be loosely structured, there will be a variety of activities offered […]

Step into a space where words become bridges—connecting us to ourselves, to each other, and to quiet places that may surprise us. In this playful, heart-centered workshop, we’ll read poetry that opens doors to healing, grace, forgiveness, joy, and ease. Guided by prompts and encouragement, we’ll write our own pieces—letting language carry us to what’s often too tangled […]

In the wisdom tradition of Mahamudra, the essence of shamatha (calm abiding) practice is resting in the knowing quality of mind. We cultivate this skill by recognizing that aspect of our being that is aware and training it on various supports to sustain the experience. This is essential practice can enhance all aspects of our […]