Silent Retreat – Myakka River State Park – Saturday, December 5, 2026, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Our theme for this all-day silent retreat is “Bearing Witness”. The park setting, surrounded by nature’s beauty, will help us relax, reflect, and renew. During the day, there will be several sitting and walking meditations, a Dharma talk, and a vegetarian/vegan potluck lunch. Water and tea will be provided. Overview of the retreat schedule: From 9:00 – 9:30 a.m., we will settle in, […]
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Dogan and the Buddha Way
Dan Gulliford and Will Rauschenberger co-host this talk from Sarasota, FL, and Asheville, NC.