Since the time of the Buddha, practitioners have turned to the natural world as a place of refuge and awakening. Held in the quiet beauty of Spirit Rock’s hills and meadows, this silent, outdoor retreat invites a direct, embodied exploration of the Dharma through intimate relationship with the living world.

Through sensory-based mindfulness, we attune to the rhythms of body, breath, and the more-than-human world. Nature becomes both teacher and mirror, revealing impermanence, interdependence, and the ease of letting go. As we listen deeply, we reconnect with a natural sense of joy, wonder, and belonging.

At Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California. See the website for more information.