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SUMMARY:Heroic Heart Retreat at the Here and Now Center in Gunnison\, CO
DESCRIPTION:Heroic Heart Half-Day Retreat\nJune 22nd – In Person and Online\nWe are grateful to have the opportunity to gather monthly for these precious teachings and excited to return to Gunnison\, CO to host this month’s retreat! \nThis month’s topic is “Giving Peace a Chance\,” chapter 20 of The Heroic Heart\, a commentary on the Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva\, by Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo. These are truly precious and essential teachings for our current times. \nOffered by donation. To learn more and register\, click here.
URL:https://wocdc.org/event/heroic-heart-retreat-at-the-here-and-now-center/
LOCATION:Here and Now Center\, 115 S Colorado ST\, Gunnison\, CO\, 81230\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Here and Now Center":MAILTO:gunni.wellspring@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Loving-Kindness: A Realistic Approach
DESCRIPTION:Attend Online or In Person!\n90 Minute Presentation \nSaturday\, June 14th\, 10:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)\n9 a.m. PDT / 12 p.m. EDT / 6 p.m. Central European Time (CET) \nJohn Bruna will return to the Center for Contemplative Research to offer a thought-provoking and heartfelt exploration of the transformative power of metta—the Buddhist practice of loving-kindness—and will present metta as a way of life rather than as a momentary feeling. He will also share reflections on the radical yet deeply human idea that complete devotion to the well-being of others is not self-neglect\, but a path to personal fulfillment and care. \nBlending ancient wisdom with modern practicality\, John will offer real-world methods for cultivating this expansive form of loving-kindness in everyday life. Whether you’re new to meditation or deepening your spiritual path\, this talk invites you to engage with loving-kindness not as a lofty ideal\, but as a realistic and rewarding way to live. \nJoin us for a rich discussion of insight\, inspiration\, and practical tools to help bring more compassion\, connection\, and authenticity into your life and the world around you. \nThis is offered freely on a donation basis\, please consider making a donation if you can – CCR Donation. \nSee below for ways to attend both online and in person! We look forward to seeing you soon. \n\nOnline Zoom Link: Loving-Kindness Live Stream\nIn Person: Miyo Samten Ling Hermitage\, 1 Carmelite Way\, Crestone\, CO. Find us in Manjushri Chapel (the building with the bell tower)
URL:https://wocdc.org/event/loving-kindness-a-realistic-approach/
LOCATION:Center for Contemplative Research\, 1 Carmelite Way\, Crestone\, CO\, 81143\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250525T120000
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SUMMARY:Half-Day Heroic Heart Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Heroic Heart – Half-Day Retreat\nMay 25th – Online and In Person\nWe are grateful to have the opportunity to gather monthly for these precious teaching. This month’s topic is “Recognizing What is Truly Valuable\,” chapter 19 of The Heroic Heart\, a commentary on the Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva\, by Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo. These are truly precious and timely teachings for our current times. \nOffered by donation. To learn more and register\, click here.
URL:https://wocdc.org/event/half-day-heroic-heart-retreat/
LOCATION:Way of Compassion Dharma Center\, 520 S 3rd ST\, Suite 12\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81623\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250519T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250519T184500
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation and Talk with John Bruna
DESCRIPTION:IN PERSON & ONLINE – Hosted by the Durango Dharma Center\nThis evening’s offering will include a sitting meditation and Dharma talk with John Bruna\, with John present in the meditation hall. There are two ways to attend this program: \n  \n1. Join in person in the meditation hall! There is no need to register—please simply show up. \n1800 East 3rd Ave.\nSuite 109\nDurango\, Colorado \n2. Join us by Zoom! To attend online\, simply click here. If prompted for a passcode\, please use 81301. Alternatively\, if you do not have a computer\, you may phone in by tapping here for smartphones +17193594580\, 85358951031#. Or\, if you are on a non-smartphone\, dial 719-359-4580\, then meeting ID: 853 5895 1031# and the # sign when asked for your participant ID. \nThis program is made possible by the donations of individuals like you. If you’d like to support programs like this continuing\, here is the link to the online dana basket. \n\n\n\nStarts\nMon May 19 2025\, 5:30pm MDT\n\n\nEnds\nMon May 19 2025\, 6:45pm MDT
URL:https://wocdc.org/event/monday-night-meditation-and-talk-with-john-bruna/
LOCATION:Durango Dharma Center\, 1800 East 3rd Ave. Suite 109\, Durango\, CO\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Durango Dharma Center":MAILTO:sangha@durangodharma.org
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SUMMARY:Ghatika Monthly with John Bruna at Miyo Samten Ling
DESCRIPTION:John will return to Miyo Samten Ling this Saturday to give the Ghatika Monthly meditation and talk. You can join online for this live interactive teaching. \nThe Skill of Free Will: \nReclaiming our Capacity to Choose with Wisdom \nSaturday\, May 10th\, 10:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)\n9 a.m. PDT / 12 p.m. EDT / 6 p.m. Central European Time (CET) \nWays to attend: \n\nOnline via Zoom: https://xgwxv4abb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xo0t6HR1qWpXFscwdSBIu7itjPrY6VguK-kmY9gS0TxEieCl2saB3vU9c8xCo6a6C7HTtcrfH9Tcqz7VlDueB0l8kxEAGC9wVjnmFCwXG098Dq3SLaaMcmQPoBMvb8GcThPKPP_h-NKji6RTSC9XB4M-5nHmeGicEp-usg9xyjo=&c=a68ddciykqR8iKtk4KiEdUMKOFOhRkmY0r3mkdW22sc8_A9wQnzGew==&ch=pLDkULXjrlWi8SDT0qU3-YF1FEBpJTnIO9dD7mJD1xRUADeA6aQabg==\nMeeting ID: 845 3445 2097\nIn-person at Miyo Samten Ling Hermitage at 10:00 a.m. MDT (1 Carmelite Way\, Crestone\, CO)\, in the chapel (the building with the bell tower)\n\nMake a donation to CCR – Donate. \nTopic Description: \nPlease join us this Saturday for a transformational and accessible exploration of “free will”—not as something we’re born with\, but as a skill we can develop. \nDrawing from his journey of recovery\, mindfulness training\, and contemplative practice\, John Bruna will share practical tools to help us break free from autopilot living. By grounding our choices and actions in wisdom\, we empower ourselves to act in ways that support the lives we want to live and the people we want to be. \nThis inspiring talk will offer reflection\, insight\, and encouragement for anyone seeking to live with greater intention\, clarity\, and compassion. \nWe look forward to seeing you Saturday.
URL:https://wocdc.org/event/ghatika-monthly-with-john-bruna-at-miyo-samten-ling-4/
LOCATION:Center for Contemplative Research\, 1 Carmelite Way\, Crestone\, CO\, 81143\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Living Mindfully Retreat with John Bruna\nApril 24th – 27th\, 2025\nAttend in person or online!\n\n“Mindfulness is much more than present moment awareness; mindfulness includes and facilitates the cultivation of concentration\, wisdom\, and the ability to make healthy choices that foster genuine happiness and a meaningful life.”— John Bruna \nThe retreat’s focus will be developing the skills of living mindfully to engage in our lives in ways that reduce stress\, develop resiliency\, attain greater degrees of self-worth\, and cultivate more joy. Though based on Buddhist teachings\, these practices are taught in a universal language\, honoring and enhancing each person’s spiritual tradition and/or philosophy. Essentially\, these are skills to help one live a life they find meaningful and fulfilling. \nFor details and registration\, click here.
URL:https://wocdc.org/event/spring-retreat/
LOCATION:Blazing Mountain Retreat Center\, 2541 W Carefree Wy\, Crestone\, CO\, 81131\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250412T113000
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SUMMARY:Ghatika Monthly with John Bruna at Miyo Samten Ling
DESCRIPTION:John will continue the Ghatika Monthly meditation and talk at Miyo Samten Ling this Saturday. You can join online for this live interactive teaching. \nThe Role of the Spiritual Teacher Part 2: \nDiscernment\, the Four Reliances\, and the Path of Authentic Learning \nSaturday\, April 12th\, 10:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)\n9 a.m. PDT / 12 p.m. EDT / 6 p.m. Central European Time (CET) \nWays to attend: \n\nOnline via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86066316034 (Meeting ID: 860 6631 6034)\nIn-person at Miyo Samten Ling Hermitage at 10:00 a.m. MDT (1 Carmelite Way\, Crestone\, CO)\, in the chapel (the building with the bell tower)\n\nMake a donation to CCR – Donate. \nTopic Description: \nIn this talk\, John will introduce the traditional Buddhist framework of the Four Reliances—a powerful guide for cultivating insight\, avoiding spiritual bypass\, and honoring both inner and outer wisdom. We’ll examine how these principles help us stay rooted in truth even when navigating complex teacher-student dynamics. Additionally\, we’ll reflect on the value of a spiritual teacher not as an authority to blindly follow\, but as a mirror\, mentor\, and companion on the path of awakening. \nThrough stories\, questions\, and shared inquiry\, we’ll explore how the relationship with a teacher—when grounded in mutual respect and clear ethics—can become one of the most transformative aspects of spiritual life. \nWhether you’re seeking a teacher\, learning to trust your own inner guidance\, or exploring the dynamics of spiritual community\, this talk will offer meaningful tools to help you walk your path with clarity and compassion. \nWe look forward to seeing you this Saturday!
URL:https://wocdc.org/event/ghatika-monthly-with-john-bruna-at-miyo-samten-ling-3/
LOCATION:Center for Contemplative Research\, 1 Carmelite Way\, Crestone\, CO\, 81143\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250323T090000
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SUMMARY:Heroic Heart Half-Day Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Respecting Even Our Enemies – Half-Day Retreat\nMarch 23rd – Online and In Person\nWe are grateful to have the opportunity to gather monthly for these precious teaching. This month’s topic is very timely – Respecting Even Our Enemies\, Chapter 15 of The Heroic Heart\, a commentary on the Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva\, by Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo. These are truly precious and timely teachings for our current times. \n“Just as the archetypal hero possesses the heart to face trials and tribulations for the sake of helping others\, the bodhisattva has a remarkable resolve to free others from suffering so that all may achieve true happiness and awakening. Through each challenge\, the Buddhist hero of compassion develops rich inner qualities that empower them to be of true benefit to others. \nIn The Heroic Heart\, Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo\, an esteemed spiritual teacher with a lifetime of experience\, illuminates the heart of Mahayana Buddhism—bodhichitta—describing it as “the selfless expression of boundless compassion.” Jetsunma uses as a touchstone the famous Tibetan Buddhist text The Thirty-Seven Verses on the Practice of a Bodhisattva. Here\, she reveals how to become such a compassionate hero\, the bodhisattva in training\, and helps us to face the uncertain tides of the world\, however joyful or dangerous\, with a deep wish to find meaning and uncover the ultimate heart of wisdom and compassion.” \nJohn Bruna teaching at the Durango Dharma Center\nEach month our spiritual director\, John Bruna\, will facilitate meditation\, study\, and discussion on one of the topics from this precious text. The retreat will be both in-person and online and will consist of three sessions that are approximately fifty minutes long with a short break in between sessions. As usual\, John will be donating his time and the retreat is offered on a free-will donation basis. All donations will go to the Way of Compassion Foundation. \n  \n\n\n\n\nRetreat Details\n\n\nDate and Time: Sunday\, March 23rd\, 2025\nLocation: Way of Compassion Dharma Center\, 520 S 3rd ST\, Suite 12\, Carbondale\, CO 81623 \n\nPacific Time: 8 am to 11 am\nMountain Time: 9 am to 12 pm\nCentral Time: 10 am to 1 pm\nEastern Time: 11 am to 2 pm\n\nCost: By donation. You may offer any amount. \n\n\nTopic: Chapter 15\, Respecting Even Our Enemies \nRegister: To register make a secure donation below (any amount). If you would like to register by check or in person at the retreat\, email or call us\, admin@wocompassion.org or 970-704-5512. \nOnline Attendees: The retreat will use the Zoom online webinar platform. There will be breaks and time for reflection\, and questions and answers. \nMake secure donation – Retreat Donation
URL:https://wocdc.org/event/heroic-heart-half-day-retreat/
LOCATION:Way of Compassion Dharma Center\, 520 S 3rd ST\, Suite 12\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81623\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250308T113000
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SUMMARY:Ghatika Monthly with John Bruna at Miyo Samten Ling
DESCRIPTION:John is making a return to Miyo Samten Ling this Saturday to be the guest teacher for the Center of Contemplative Research’s Ghatika Monthly Meditation and Discussion. You can join online for this live interactive teaching. \nThe Role of the Spiritual Teacher: \nGuidance\, Ethics\, and the Search for Authentic Wisdom \nSaturday\, March 8th\, 10:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)\n9 a.m. PDT / 12 p.m. EDT / 6 p.m. Central European Time (CET) \nWays to attend: \n\nOnline via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86066316034 (Meeting ID: 860 6631 6034)\nIn-person at Miyo Samten Ling Hermitage at 10:00 a.m. MDT (1 Carmelite Way\, Crestone\, CO)\, in the chapel (the building with the bell tower)\n\nMake a donation to CCR – Donate. \nTopic Description: \nIn our spiritual journeys\, the role of a teacher can be both profound and complex. How do we discern a true teacher from a misguided one? What qualities should we seek in a mentor\, and how can we cultivate wisdom while maintaining discernment and personal integrity? \nIn this talk\, John will share the 10 qualities of a spiritual teacher and discuss their relevance not only in traditional guru-disciple relationships but also in modern mentorship and personal growth. We’ll address the challenges of seeking guidance\, the ethics of the teacher-student dynamic\, and how to navigate relationships with wisdom and clarity. \nWhether you’re actively searching for a teacher\, reflecting on past experiences\, or simply interested in the role of mentorship in your spiritual path\, this discussion will offer practical insights on cultivating discernment\, trust\, and authentic learning. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the power and responsibility of spiritual guidance in today’s world. \nWe look forward to seeing you this Saturday!
URL:https://wocdc.org/event/ghatika-monthly-with-john-bruna-at-miyo-samten-ling-2/
LOCATION:Center for Contemplative Research\, 1 Carmelite Way\, Crestone\, CO\, 81143\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tibetan New Year (Losar) Vajrasattva Practice
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate and Purify – In Person and Online\nYear of the Wood Snake\nFriday\, February 27th\n6:00 PM (Mountain Time) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nLosar (Tibetan New Year) is the biggest holiday in Tibet. During this time\, we can take the opportunity to close out the old year and bid goodbye to all the past negativities. We also take time to welcome the new year and inviting all beneficial and auspicious things into our lives. This event is a particularly powerful time for practice. The Way of Compassion Dharma Center will be hosting a Vajrasattva event on Friday\, February 27th. \nIn honor of this precious event\, we will be hosting an in person and online Vajrasattva practice of purification at 6 pm Mountain Time. \n\nVajrasattva\n\n“Vajrasattva practice is so important generally\, and especially nowadays in the world when there is not only global warming but many other problems. There are so many other dangers—of war and sicknesses\, cancer\, and so many people whom you know are dying. There are so many sicknesses and other conditions for dying. \nThis Vajrasattva practice and other purification practices are the ultimate answer\, so everything in the world—what you see\, every situation—tells you to practice Vajrasattva. To purify and do Vajrasattva practice is the ultimate answer\, to stop the cause to be reborn in the lower realms and the immediate [result] is to have a higher rebirth\, to make preparation for death and then to meet the Dharma\, to meet the virtuous friend who reveals the path to enlightenment. Then to achieve ultimate happiness\, to be free from samsara and to achieve enlightenment for the numberless sentient beings and to free them from the oceans of samsaric sufferings and bring them to full enlightenment.” – Lama Zopa Rinpoche \nHere is the Zoom link to participate – Losar Celebration and Purification Practice. \nHere is a link to download the practice – WOC Prayers Handout. \nIf you would like to make a donation\, you may do so securely\, using the donation button below. \nDonate\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://wocdc.org/event/tibetan-new-year-losar-vajrasattva-practice/
LOCATION:Way of Compassion Dharma Center\, 520 S 3rd ST\, Suite 12\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81623\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250208T113000
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SUMMARY:Ghatika Monthly with John Bruna at Miyo Samten Ling
DESCRIPTION:John will once again be the guest teacher for the Center of Contemplative Research at Miyo Samten Ling. You can join online for this live interactive teaching. \nTopic: Recovering from Addictions: Mindfulness and Intentional Living in the Age of Overconsumption and Distraction \nSaturday\, February 8th\, 10:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)\n9 a.m. PDT / 12 p.m. EDT / 6 p.m. Central European Time (CET) \nWays to attend: \n\nOnline via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86066316034 (Meeting ID: 860 6631 6034)\nIn-person at Miyo Samten Ling Hermitage at 10:00 a.m. MDT (1 Carmelite Way\, Crestone\, CO)\, in the chapel (the building with the bell tower)\n\nMake a donation to CCR – Donate. \nTopic Description: \nIn today’s fast-paced\, technology-driven world\, many of us find ourselves trapped in cycles of compulsive digital consumption—endless scrolling\, checking emails\, texting\, binge-watching\, and constant stimulation that leave us feeling drained and disconnected. Our modern culture is filled with a wide range of addictions to substances\, food\, shopping\, work\, exercise\, food\, sex\, and now technology and digital addictions. Now\, more than ever\, it is critical to return to practical and time-tested approaches to breaking free from addictions and cultivating a life of balance and fulfillment. \nThis Saturday\, we are thrilled to welcome back John Bruna\, who is uniquely equipped to guide us on this topic. Having spent decades immersed in study\, practice\, and teaching in the fields of addiction and recovery and Buddhism\, John’s wisdom on this topic has helped guide countless people on their paths toward healing from addiction of all kinds. \nKey Topics Covered: \n\nUnderstanding the Dopamine Cycle – How our modern culture fuels compulsive behaviors and emotional distress.\nMindfulness and Self-Awareness – Practical tools to recognize addictive patterns and regain control.\nThe Power of Intentional Living – Aligning daily habits with values to cultivate meaning and purpose.\nEmbracing Healthy Discomfort – How resilience\, discipline\, and moderation contribute to lasting happiness.\nPractical Strategies for Well-Being – Ethical and mindful practices for greater focus\, connection\, and peace of mind.\n\nJohn will offer insights\, reflections\, and actionable steps to help participants shift from unconscious habits to mindful choices. Whether you’re struggling with digital distractions\, addictive habits\, or simply seeking more balance in your life\, these skills provide a path to reclaim your attention\, well-being\, and sense of purpose. \nWe forward to seeing you this Saturday!
URL:https://wocdc.org/event/ghatika-monthly-with-john-bruna-at-miyo-samten-ling/
LOCATION:Center for Contemplative Research\, 1 Carmelite Way\, Crestone\, CO\, 81143\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250111T113000
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SUMMARY:John Guest Teaching at CCR
DESCRIPTION:John will once again be the guest teacher for the Ghatika Series at the Center for Contemplative Research in Crestone\, Colorado. You can attend in person or online. The topic is to be announces. To learn more – Ghatika Series at the Center for Contemplative Research.
URL:https://wocdc.org/event/john-guest-teaching-at-ccr/
LOCATION:Center for Contemplative Research\, 1 Carmelite Way\, Crestone\, CO\, 81143\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081943
CREATED:20241214T214347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T214347Z
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SUMMARY:Embracing Adversity – Half-Day Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Embracing Adversity – Half-Day Retreat\nDecember 15th – Online and In Person in Gunnison\, CO\nWe are excited that our December Heroic Heart retreat will be hosted by the Here and Now Center in Gunnison\, Colorado! The topic will be Embracing Adversity\, chapter 12 of The Heroic Heart\, a commentary on the Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva\, by Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo. These are truly precious and timely teachings for our current times. \n“Just as the archetypal hero possesses the heart to face trials and tribulations for the sake of helping others\, the bodhisattva has a remarkable resolve to free others from suffering so that all may achieve true happiness and awakening. Through each challenge\, the Buddhist hero of compassion develops rich inner qualities that empower them to be of true benefit to others. \nIn The Heroic Heart\, Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo\, an esteemed spiritual teacher with a lifetime of experience\, illuminates the heart of Mahayana Buddhism—bodhichitta—describing it as “the selfless expression of boundless compassion.” Jetsunma uses as a touchstone the famous Tibetan Buddhist text The Thirty-Seven Verses on the Practice of a Bodhisattva. Here\, she reveals how to become such a compassionate hero\, the bodhisattva in training\, and helps us to face the uncertain tides of the world\, however joyful or dangerous\, with a deep wish to find meaning and uncover the ultimate heart of wisdom and compassion.” \nJohn Bruna teaching at the Durango Dharma Center\nEach month our spiritual director\, John Bruna\, will facilitate meditation\, study\, and discussion on one of the topics from this precious text. The retreat will be both in-person and online and will consist of three sessions that are approximately fifty minutes long with a short break in between sessions. As usual\, John will be donating his time and the retreat is offered on a free-will donation basis. All donations will go to the Way of Compassion Foundation. \n\n\n\n\nRetreat Details\n\n\nDate and Time: Sunday\, December 15th\, 2024.\nLocation: Here and Now Center\, 115 S. Colorado ST\, Gunnison\, CO 81230 \n\nPacific Time: 8 am to 11 am\nMountain Time: 9 am to 12 pm\nCentral Time: 10 am to 1 pm\nEastern Time: 11 am to 2 pm\n\nCost: By donation. You may offer any amount. \n\n\nTopic: Chapter 12\, Embracing Adversity \nRegister: To register make a secure donation below (any amount). If you would like to register by check or in person at the retreat\, email or call us\, admin@wocompassion.org or 970-704-5512. \nOnline Attendees: The retreat will use the Zoom online webinar platform. There will be breaks and time for reflection\, and questions and answers. \nMake secure donation – Retreat Donation
URL:https://wocdc.org/event/embracing-adversity-half-day-retreat/
LOCATION:Here and Now Center\, 115 S Colorado ST\, Gunnison\, CO\, 81230\, United States
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SUMMARY:Zong Rinpoche Teaching
DESCRIPTION:  \nYou can attend online as well as in person!\n  \n \n\nInformation to join online is below. We encourage you make a donation to TTL Dharma Center. \n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/89834173405?pwd=dIAbldMxBQ5eGuxvTpM441CfgEzacV.1 \nMeeting ID: 898 3417 3405\nPasscode: 123567
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