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SUMMARY:Learning to Be More Conscious, a retreat at Ratna Ling Retreat Center
DESCRIPTION:“When the story is its telling, appearance is its appearing . . . We touch the lightness of being; we fuse with light.”  \nTarthang Tulku, Dynamics of Time and Space \nWhen we find ourselves stuck in habit patterns and dullness, emotions and worries, it’s a sure sign that we are operating at low levels of consciousness. We can change that, learning to appreciate more fully each moment of our lives.\nIn this retreat, we start with grounding practices, then look at how we use stories to make sense of our lives, including the story that we “own” our experience. We will also investigate the way our limited understanding of space and time undermines our capacity to be more conscious. There will be ample opportunities to enjoy and learn from the spectacular beauty of Ratna Ling and its surroundings.\nLocation & Accommodations\nWe are pleased to offer this summer retreat at Ratna Ling Retreat Center in Sonoma County, one of the premier retreat centers in Northern California (www.ratnaling.org ( http://www.ratnaling.org/ )).\nYou will be staying by yourself or with one other person in a luxury cottage. In shared cottages, each person has their own room; the bathroom and living room is shared. For details, see: https://ratnaling.org/accommodations/\nGourmet vegetarian meals are included with the retreat; vegan and gluten free diets can be accommodated.\nRetreatants will take turns helping with kitchen cleanup.\nRatna Ling maintains the following COVID policy( as of JAN 2025 ):  For your safety and ours, we require proof of vaccination AND negative test result from all visitors to Ratna Ling Retreat Center. We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our residents and guests.\nSample Schedule\n7:00-8:00        Kum Nye (optional)\n8:00-9:00        Breakfast and cleanup\n10:00-12:30    Morning session (with 15 minute break)\n12:30-1:30      Lunch and cleanup\n1:30-4:00        Individual practice/time off\n4:00-5:30        Afternoon session\n5:30-7:00        Dinner and cleanup\n7:30-9:00        Evening session\nPrice\nThe full price is $1,800 for the retreat, which includes meals, lodging, and instruction. Please pay full price if you have the means to do so, as we are paying the facility for the space. If you need a discount, please apply one of the following discount codes on checkout according to your need:\n25%off\n50%off\nIf you need further financial assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact morgan@creaetiveinquiry.org and we will see what we can work out.\nCancellation Policy\nAll bookings can be canceled within 24 hours of booking for a full refund. Full refunds, less transaction fees, are also offered if you cancel at least 90 days in advance of the beginning of the retreat. 50% of the booking will be refunded if you cancel at least 30 days in advance of the beginning of the retreat. NO REFUNDS will be offered if you cancel less than 30 days prior to the beginning of the retreat; however, you may opt to apply your payment toward a future retreat or program that will take place within 1 year from the time of the original program date.\n
URL:https://creativeinquiry.org/events/learning-to-be-more-conscious/
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LOCATION:35755 Hauser Bridge Road, Cazadero, California
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