Upcoming Retreat:

Retreat with Seido (Debra Martin)-Saturday, November  9 at Vista Hermosa Retreat House (near Prescott, WA).

" Taking Refuge in the Moment"
What does it mean to take refuge in Buddha, Dharma and Sangha? It is not always clear if it is a doing or a non-doing. Taking refuge involves a subtle shift in consciousness that open us up to wisdom. It is immediate medicine for the anxious mind. Refuge checks our confusion and helps us meet what is before us from a broader view and a tender heart. When we can trust in the three treasures - interbeing, truth, and belonging - the whole world helps us awaken. Join us for a day of inquiry as to how refuge is enacted and experienced.
Day long silent retreat schedule includes meditation, mindful movement and eating, dharma teaching and group inquiry with the teacher.

It will be 9:00-4:30 pm at Vista Hermosa-near Prescott, WA, about an hour north of WW.  . Retreat is $ 25.  Register with Ruth Russo:  ruth4russo@gmail.com.  Registration starts on 10/15.  She can take Venmo, checks, and cash. She will send a note back to those who register about payment.  
Scholarships are available.  We will plan to carpool.

In addition, on Friday, November 8th, Seido is offering a free class "Introduction to Zen" (free) 4:00-5:30 pm at Chris and Janaki's house, 734 University Street, especially for those new to Zen and those curious about it.  Please let Ruth know if you are interested:  ruth4russo@gmail.com

On Sunday, November 10th, at 10:30 am  - Whitman Interfaith Talk: "Refuge in the Inconceivable"
Talk is at Whitman Ballroom, Reid Campus Center.  

The Buddhist practice of taking refuge has something to offer our moment as we navigate alarm and instability in world at large. It is an alternative to the tempting certainty of moral conviction and confusion of competing agendas. Refuge involves a shift of attention from one way of knowing to another. For Buddhists, taking the heart/mind in refuge is informed by three treasures of Buddha, Dharma and Sangha which can be understood as interbeing, truth, and belonging. For people on a path of practice, taking refuge is a daily motion both subtle and consequential in how one tends the world. While trusting the inconceivable is counterintuitive, its what brings us to life which is one that is fully embodied, heartful and responsive.

Sunday evening regular meditation with Seido- 6:30 pm at Many Waters Wellness Center.  Seido will offer a question and answer session after a single period of sitting and walking.  All are welcome.