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Dharma Moon Windhorse Retreat: Raising Power and Energy to Meet the Challenge of Living
May 01 - May 05, 2024
David Nichtern
Dr. Sará King
Larry Mermelstein
Life can often feel like an uphill battle. We go through our days managing work, relationships, health, kids, school, and "life admin", but by the end of the day, it can feel like our very life force has drained out of us.
In Tibetan Buddhism, there is an ancient practice called lungta, or Windhorse. Its central image is of a mythical flying horse representing a vital life force or energy we can harness to face life's challenges — personal, communal, and even societal.
These simple but powerful exercises allow us to cut through layers of doubt, fear, and hesitation and invite the magic of our world and the melody of circumstances to manifest right on the spot.
Windhorse practice is like having a special tool available whenever we need it to help us work through obstacles, challenges, and conflicts in a confident and engaged way without getting dragged down by whatever life throws at us.
In the Spring of 2024, join senior Buddhist teacher, David Nichtern, and the global Dharma Moon community for our first in-person retreat. For five days, we'll gather at the beautiful Menla retreat center in Phoenicia, New York, to experience the magic of coming together in person to learn the transformative Windhorse practices to connect with our unconditional confidence, natural vitality, and one another!
Retreat schedule:
May 1st, 2024: Welcome session
May 2nd-3rd, 2024: Practice immersion
May 4th-5th, 2024: Lectures, awareness practices, contemplative exercises, mindful movement, nature walks, and an introduction to the unique art of "aimless wandering."
Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early - and stay tuned for announcements about very special retreat guests!
This page is for in-person attendance registration. Click here to register for Online attendance with Menla Online.
ScheduleWednesday, May 1Check-in Day: Welcome
ABOUT THE TEACHERs
David Nichtern
David Nichtern is the founder and CEO of Dharma Moon - a mindfulness-based education platform and global community. He is a senior teacher in the lineage of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. This tradition combines a contemporary, secular approach to meditation with the ancient practice...
Dr. Sará King
Dr. Sará King is an internationally recognized neuroscientist, artist, political and learning scientist, education philosopher, social impact entrepreneur, public speaker, and certified yoga and mindfulness meditation instructor. She is passionate about catalyzing humanity’s c...
Larry Mermelstein
Larry Mermelstein became a close student of the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Tibetan Buddhist meditation master and scholar. He has been a senior teacher in the Vajradhatu/Shambhala community for many years. He is a founding member and the executive director of the Naland...
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