Online Retreat

Mindfulness with Breathing: Doorway to Wisdom

How often do you remember the preciousness of your breath? From the first inhale at birth to the last exhale at death, the breath is our constant companion, and serves as many peoples’ introduction to meditation practice. Simultaneously, as the Ānāpānasti sutta teaches us, it is also the doorway to the depths of Dhamma. This daylong retreat will use the Ānāpānasti sutta as a roadmap to steadying the heart and mind, pointing us to freedom. We will explore this foundational teaching through guided meditations, talks, and questions and responses. All levels welcome.

Teaching Team

Dawn Mauricio

Dawn Mauricio

Teacher

Dawn Mauricio has been practicing and studying Insight Meditation since 2005, and has graduated from several Buddhist programs, including Spirit Rock's 4-year Teacher Training. She teaches with a playful, dynamic, and heartfelt approach in Canada and the US, to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, and folks of all backgrounds.

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