with Mark Coleman

As the Buddha and countless Dharma practitioners have done before us, this unique program will be taught and practiced entirely outside. Over the six months we will explore Nature as Dharma – where teachings of awakening, wisdom and community are naturally revealed in the beauty and serenity of the natural world.

6 Fridays Apr 24, May 22, Jun 19, Jul 10, Aug 7, and Sep 4

Each month will be dedicated to studying and practicing with the Buddha’s liberating teachings. Topics to be contemplated are:

Month 1 – April 24
Dancing with Life – Impermanence, ephemerality, and cycles of birth and death

Month 2 – May 22
Everything Is Connected – Understanding dependent arising in the natural world

Month 3 – June 19
Being Nothing & Everything – Exploring Anata outdoors

Month 4 – July 10
We Are Kin – Interconnection & reciprocity with the more than human world

Month 5 – August 7
In Love with More than Human World – Cultivating Brahma Viharas in nature

Month 6 – September 4
Awake & Naturally Free – Discovering awareness & freedom everywhere

This will be offered primarily in person but can be also taken digitally via live-stream. The retreat will take place in the community meadow near the CMH

The course will take place over 6 months beginning April 24 and will consist of monthly day long retreats. There will be be a mid-month zoom check ins, which offers the opportunity to talk about and ask questions about the nature practices and readings.

Registration has not yet opened for this workshop