These Sunday afternoon programs begin with sitting meditation and compassion practice, which help participants nurture their inner strength and grow spiritually. These are followed by a discussion of various Buddhist topics. This free program is open to the public and suitable for all; you may join for some or all of the afternoon.
Milarepa Hall is open for personal meditation from 7:00-8:30 PM every Tuesday. Meditation cushions are provided and instruction is available. Free and open to all.
What is Buddhism? Its history? Its relevance today? In an easy-to-digest approach we will discuss the many concepts and meditation practices in Buddhism and how they form an interlocking and cohesive spiritual path toward greater awareness.
A weekend of communal silence sets the plate for inner transformation; it provides the opportunity to be present with yourself and the opening to mindfully observe and release the thoughts and emotions that arise.
With Anna Winkler, Bob Blanton, Madalina Blanton, Kati Walker, Gary Wheaton and John Henderson
March 19 - 21, 2021
Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing
Disconnect from your devices and reconnect with nature, the present moment, and your inner being as you explore a wide range of meditative practices—including shamata, yoga, walking meditation, guided compassion meditation, personal outdoor meditation, reiki, qi gong, and singing bowls.
In this transformative and grounding program, combining lectures and woods walks, renowned permaculture designer Andrew Faust explains how to read landscapes, and identify and design them in accordance with the earth's energy.
Leave the pressures of your normal life and immerse yourself in the tranquil environment of our Center. Focus on yourself and your practice, spending the weekend on personal retreat, enjoying the solitude of the Center—and delicious vegetarian cuisine. Just be.
Explore how to bring the core Buddhist teachings on compassion, wisdom, karma, emptiness, and impermanence into your daily life. Interactive discussion and guided meditation.
Spend a weekend exploring the fundamentals of Tibetan Buddhist meditation, including how it differs from other types of meditation and how to establish an effective practice.
The Reiki System of Natural Healing is a gentle, non-invasive, hands-on healing modality that greatly enhances the body's natural ability for order and coherence. Learn how to self-heal and work with friends and family.
Combining two ancient wisdom teachings to move you into the season of renewal and rebirth, this program is an opportunity to cleanse physically, mentally and spiritually.
Book now and get $100.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until Apr 13, 2021.
Each day of this restorative retreat offers a tool box of wellness offerings: uplifting vinyasa yoga, guided metta meditations, breath work, meridian energy work, sound baths, somatics and strength and mobility training. You will leave feeling clear, relaxed and rejuvenated.
Our weekend together will be a unique blend of Shamanic energy healing and Somatic movement. Both modalities delve into the unconscious, or that which is unknown to us, and offer us ways to integrate body and soul.
Book now and get $100.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until May 25, 2021.
Each day of this restorative retreat offers a tool box of wellness offerings: uplifting vinyasa yoga, guided metta meditations, breath work, meridian energy work, sound baths, somatics and strength and mobility training. You will leave feeling clear, relaxed and rejuvenated.
With Rev. Therese Bimka, LCSW and Guest Facilitators
July 16 - 18, 2021
Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing
While COVID has been challenging for all Americans, the pandemic has had an outsized impact on communities of color. This program offers a weekend of restorative practices in a peaceful spiritual setting for 12 BIPOC Leaders. We are seeking donations and applicants.
Combine fluid movement with Continuum breath and sound explorations to gain deep awareness of the primacy of the fluid system as the connecting thread of wholeness that unites humans and the planet.
In this hands-on mandala-making weekend you will gain new skills, two-to-three pieces of unique mandala art, a greater self-awareness, and ideas for an on-going creative practice.
In this thought-provoking weekend, we will explore the core values of Peace Education, Global Citizenship, Planetary Stewardship, Humane Relationship—and how to transform society from a culture of violence and oppression into a culture of peace and justice.
Moving beyond language, the arts invite us to slip into fundamental awareness with greater ease. This unique weekend blends spiritual practices that support, guide and enrich the creative process.
H.E. Trungram Gyalwa Rinpoche sets out the twin foundations of Buddhism—compassion and wisdom—as well as guiding retreatants in the fundamentals of developing a strong meditation practice, over five days of engaged learning and guided practice. With guided meditation, Tibetan yoga, Q&A.
Streaming live from Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing
Offered online: H.E. Trungram Gyaltrul Rinpoche sets out the twin foundations of Buddhism—compassion and wisdom—as well as guiding retreatants in the fundamentals of developing a strong meditation practice, over five days of engaged learning and guided practice.
H.E. Trungram Gyalwa Rinpoche is offering an afternoon teaching and empowerment of Avalokiteshvara, who embodies the compassion of all enlightened beings.
With Anna Winkler, Bob Blanton, Madalina Blanton, Kati Walker, Gary Wheaton and John Henderson
September 24 - 26, 2021
Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing
Fall is often a time of new beginnings. Reset as you reconnect with nature, the present moment, and your inner being through a wide range of meditative practices—including shamata, yoga, walking meditation, guided compassion meditation, personal outdoor meditation, reiki, qi gong, and singing bowls.
Join Yogi Trish aka Ravi Kirtan on this weekend dive into the transformative and deeply healing practice of Kundalini yoga. Together we'll breathe, practice kriya, chant, dance and meditate. It's time to heal, to find meaning, to find ourselves, to release fear and embrace love.
Book now and get $100.00 off listed prices. Offer valid until Sep 21, 2021.
Each day of this restorative retreat offers a tool box of wellness offerings: uplifting vinyasa yoga, guided metta meditations, breath work, meridian energy work, sound baths, somatics and strength and mobility training. You will leave feeling clear, relaxed and rejuvenated.
Milarepa, Tibet’s renowned and beloved enlightened master, was known for teaching through the medium of song and poetry. This weekend program will trace the story of his life, accompanied by many of his songs and additional commentary by Rinpoche, who is considered an emanation of Milarepa.
Dharmakaya Center For Wellbeing
191 Cragsmoor Road Cragsmoor, New York 12566
845.640.4593
