Awakening the Body Through Somatic Meditation
With Dr. Reginald Ray
October 2 - 4, 2020
Dharma Ocean Northeast Weekend Retreat
A GUEST-SPONSORED RETREAT
Somatic meditation supports us in letting go of the conceptual idea of who we are and awakens the knowledge of the body. This allows us to open to the life that is unfolding before us every moment. This two-night retreat, running concurrently with the online Awakening The Body retreat at www.dharmaocean.org, will feature live Zoom teachings from Dr. Reginald Ray. Join us for this opportunity to gather together, and practice somatic meditation, in a safe setting that brings us closer to the life that is waiting to be lived.
STAY SAFE DURING COVID-19: We are committed to your health and safety; please read our COVID-19 Precautions & Preparations to understand our strategies. Class size will be limited—and much of the program will be held outdoors—to ensure ample social distancing.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The retreat falls in the middle of the Dharma Ocean online course Awakening the Body. This residential retreat is intended to complement the course, although enrollment in the course or prior experience is not expected.
Dharma Ocean is dedicated to the practice, study and preservation of the teachings of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche as passed down through the practitioner and scholar, Dr. Reginald Ray. The retreat will be led by Dr. Ray with support from local students. More information about Dharma Ocean and sample practices can be found at www.dharmaocean.org.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Intimate setting with a small group of practitioners
- Interactive sessions with question and answer periods
- Live, online teachings from Dr. Reginald Ray
- Guided meditation and body work
- Delicious all-vegetarian meals with organic, local ingredients
- Option to extend stay on Personal Retreat
- Extensive library of dharma books
- Expansive wooded grounds with beautiful flora and fauna
OPEN TO ALL
This retreat is open to practitioners at all levels.
DAILY SCHEDULE
| 7:00 am | Practice (Milarepa Hall) | |
| 8:00 am | Breakfast (Dining Hall) | |
| 9:00
12:00 pm |
Practice (Milarepa Hall)
Lunch (Dining Hall) |
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| 1:00 pm
3:00 pm |
Break
Practice (Milarepa Hall) |
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| 6:00 pm | Dinner (Dining Hall) | |
| 7:30 pm
9:30 pm |
Practice (Milarepa Hall)
Lights out |
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Teacher
Dr. Reginald Ray
Dr. Reginald “Reggie” Ray is the co-founder and Spiritual Director of the Dharma Ocean Foundation, dedicated to the evolution and flowering of the somatic teachings of Tibetan Tantra. He is a lineage holder in the tradition of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. The author of many books, audio courses, and online series, Reggie’s work and teachings draw from his background as a Buddhist academic and practitioner. He holds a Ph.D. from the Divinity School of the University of Chicago in History of Religions. Reggie cofounded the Religious Studies program at Naropa University with Chögyam Trungpa, where he taught for over 30 years.
Learn more about Dr. Reginald Ray
Dr. Reginald “Reggie” Ray is the co-founder and Spiritual Director of the Dharma Ocean Foundation, dedicated to the evolution and flowering of the somatic teachings of Tibetan Tantra. He is a lineage holder in the tradition of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. The author of many books, audio courses, and online series, Reggie’s work and teachings draw from his background as a Buddhist academic and practitioner. He holds a Ph.D. from the Divinity School of the University of Chicago in History of Religions. Reggie cofounded the Religious Studies program at Naropa University with Chögyam Trungpa, where he taught for over 30 years.
Learn more about Dr. Reginald Ray
