Spiritual Friendship Retreat

May 13-18, 2022

This retreat currently has 2 spots remaining

The Buddha once told his friend Ananda that ‘The whole of the holy life is good friends.’

Please join Michael Melancon and Jonathan Prescott at the Sahale Retreat Center (located on the Kitsap Peninsula in Washington) as they explore how friendship supports mutual awakening. Drawing from the Zen practice that has long framed their own deep friendship, they will offer teachings, practices, and activities to help you nourish your own spiritual friendships. This 6-day residential retreat includes silent sitting, walking, and eating meditations; individual and group activities; relaxation; and Dharma talks offered together by dear old companions.

Topics include:

Exploring the role of friendship in Buddhist practice
Knowing the joy of walking the Path together
Nurturing and watering the seeds of camaraderie
Offering and accepting friendship without reservation
Practicing vulnerability of sharing your best, and your worst
Becoming a clear mirror for each other
Learning to value both supportive and adversarial friends
Identifying spiritual friends you already have

When: The retreat begins at 5:00 pm, Friday, May 13, and ends at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, May 18.

Who: Space is limited to 20 participants, with preference going to those who are able to attend the entire 6 days. RVs and tents are welcome.

Vaccination Status: All participants must show that they have received a full course of COVID-19 vaccinations (including a booster) by April 30, 2022, and have a negative COVID antigen test result on arrival.

Payment: You have two ways to register:

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Partial Scholarships: If you'd like to inquire about receiving a scholarship, email the retreat planning team here before you register. Our limited scholarship fund can provide a small number of $150 scholarships. If you'd like to help others attend the retreat by contributing to the scholarship fund, email the retreat planning team here. Your generosity would be greatly appreciated.

Refunds: If pandemic conditions do not allow us to meet in person, your retreat fees will be refunded. Otherwise, no refunds after May 1.

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