Every living being needs every other living being to survive and thrive, especially when the voices of division, fear, and hopelessness appear to dominate our collective narratives. We can feel like we are alone, powerless, and/or heart weary in times like these.

Join us for a nourishing day in community devoted to (re)discovering and cultivating heart remedies that inspire and energize us, and support our deepest sense of happiness and well-being. We'll explore practical, everyday ways of meeting ourselves, our practice, and our lives with courage, hope, and love.

Sunday, May 26th
10:00am - 3:00pm
In-Person & Online
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

Our time together will include guided meditation, Dharma reflections, stories, Q&A, and plenty of time to talk with each other. All are warmly welcome!

FEES: In-Person at Spirit Rock
Benefactor – $310
Sustainer – $235
Basic – $140
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $70
**Volunteer/Work Exchange opportunities, which include full or partial Scholarships, may be available for the in-person program. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected].

Fees: Online via Zoom
Benefactor – $200
Sustainer – $120
Basic – $95
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $45
***Online Program: All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email [email protected].

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Sylvia Boorstein, PhD has been teaching Dharma and mindfulness meditation since 1985. She is a founding Spirit Rock teacher, a psychologist, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is particularly interested in emphasizing daily life as a mindfulness practice and including informed citizenship and social activism as integral to spiritual maturation.

Sylvia's books include: 
It’s Easier Than You Think: The Buddhist Way to Happiness; Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There: A Mindfulness Retreat; That’s Funny, You Don’t Look Buddhist: On Being a Faithful Jew and a Passionate Buddhist; Pay Attention for Goodness’ Sake: The Buddhist Path of Kindness and Happiness Is an Inside Job: Practicing for a Joyful Life.

Heidi Bourne is a meditation teacher in the Insight Meditation tradition and is the founder and guiding teacher of Pacific Mindfulness. She has been teaching since 2005 offering classes, series courses, nature retreats, trauma-informed and resiliency-focused professional programs. She holds certification in mindfulness facilitation from UCLA, trauma resiliency from the Trauma Resource Institute, and is a member of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. Heidi is especially interested in the integration of the common sense, accessible and timeless teachings of awareness, ethics, and compassion into the complexity of our everyday lives. She is known for her grounded, down-to-earth humor and presence. She has a background in nursing, 35 years in small business ownership, and lives with her family in northern California.