Provide a place of refuge and a sacred container for spiritual practices of Noble Silence, meditation, reflection, and mindful awareness. Provide practitioners from all backgrounds and at all levels, from beginner to advanced, with inspirational teachings and practices from Buddhist and related traditions.
Our Vision is to support those who seek wisdom, compassion, and awakening through direct experiences that lead to a transformation of heart and mind for the benefit of all beings. Board service at Southern Dharma Retreat Center is a wonderful way to practice the honored tradition of Dana, in support of the spiritual growth and well-being of others.
Our Vision is to support those who seek wisdom, compassion, and awakening through direct experiences that lead to a transformation of heart and mind for the benefit of all beings. Board service at Southern Dharma Retreat Center is a wonderful way to practice the honored tradition of Dana, in support of the spiritual growth and well-being of others.
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About Retreats
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Simply put, meditation is the practice of observing one's present moment experience with a friendly and non-judgmental awareness. On meditation retreat, one has the opportunity to strengthen their ability to notice all things that arise and fall away in life, from great joys to deep sorrows, with greater stillness, clarity and compassion.
What is an At Home Retreat
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Find YOUR center at one of Southern Dharma's unique At Home Retreat offerings. Our retreats are Zoom-hosted virtual containers lovingly created by the Southern Dharma staff and retreat teachers for your meditative and spiritual practice. In this time of social distancing and quarantining you've likely heard about virtual retreats, online meditations, and remote mindfulness offerings.
Typical Schedule
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You will be provided a schedule to follow upon arrival, similar to the one below. There is some variation between retreats, as some might include more or less movement, chanting, music, Q&A, reflections in dyads, individual or small group meetings/interviews with the teacher. While on retreat, we encourage you to practice putting down your ideas of how the schedule "should" be.
Retreat Mythbusters FAQ
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This is a very common story that we often hear prospective or current retreatants telling themselves. How can you know until you try? To experience the benefits of silent retreat, you must allow your body and mind some time to adjust to a new way of being, just like the body would a new workout routine.
Scholarships & Fellowships
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Two of Southern Dharma's guiding principles as an organization are Hospitality and Accessibility. We recognize that we are on a continuous journey to make people feel increasingly welcome, supported, and included in every aspect of our programs and our physical spaces. Toward that end, the Center offers multiple forms of financial assistance for attending our retreats.
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