Nourishing Meditation with the Elements — A retreat with Amala

Nourishing Meditation with the Elements
Oct 9, 6pm to Oct 12, 2:30pm

My mind is like the autumn moon,
Clear and bright in a pool of jade.
— Han Shan (Cold Mountain), Tang Dynasty hermit
 

The elements are natural pointers to deeper truths and can support us to embody awakening. 

• Earth grounds and holds
• Water reflects with clarity
• Fire offers inspiration and intensity
• Air and space reveal experience flowing naturally in open awareness

We will engage with the beautiful autumn environment, evocative poetry, chanting, ritual and art. Our meditations will emphasize directly experiencing the elements as embodied energies and with somatic imagination, heart warming practices and open awareness.

This retreat is ideal for intermediate + practitioners.

Led by Amala.


 

This retreat is residential and meals/housing are included in the price. Please see the note below about donations for teachers. You can access helpful information about attending retreats at Aryaloka here.

A Culture of Generosity and Support
In the tradition of passing on the Dharma freely, our Dharma retreat and workshop facilitators offer their work without charge and are not paid. We recognize the value in what they do and want to thank them for their time, energy and wisdom. A financial gift can help support our facilitators to afford them the opportunity to lead. Please consider making a donation towards their support. There is often a cash collection and a thank you card that is passed on the retreat, though one can also make a donation directly to facilitators with a check, and some use money transfer services such as PayPal or Venmo. Thank you for your generosity.
 

At Aryaloka, we strive to make our programs available to everyone regardless of their financial circumstances. Our fee structure allows you to pay according to your means. 

The Event Rate is our actual fee for the event. It is for people paying their rent or mortgage, and who can afford occasional or regular leisure expenses such as dining out. Any payment above the advertised fee is a tax-deductible donation. 

The Mid-Level Reduced Rate is for those who are paying their mortgage or rent, though experience a consistent tightness in budget that makes extras like leisure activities or unexpected expenses difficult or impossible. 

The Base-Level Reduced Rate is for those without an income or with an income low enough that making ends meet is a challenge. 

Those whose circumstances are not included above can email the office to make other arrangements including reduced rates, payment schedules, volunteer opportunities and scholarships. info@aryaloka.org