We practice being with the body from the inside out. Turning inward we discover an internal landscape that’s always changing— full of emotions, thoughts, opinions, and sensations. All of these things inform us, whether we know it or not, and that’s what mindfulness helps to shine a light on. We see how our avoidance of a certain sensation, or attachment to a view, manifests in the body, and then turns into a reaction, but the more we become familiar with this inner landscape, the more we step out of reactivity and into responsiveness.
Dawn Mauricio
Residential Retreat Teacher
Dawn Mauricio (she/her), a Filipina-Canadian, has been practicing and studying Insight Meditation since 2005. She has graduated from the first teacher development group of True North Insight, and Spirit Rock's Mindfulness Yoga and Meditation Training, Dedicated Practitioners' Program, and 4-year Retreat Teacher Training. She teaches with a playful, dynamic, and heartfelt approach People of Color and folks of all backgrounds. Dawn leads daylongs, retreats, multi-year programs, and workshops in Canada and the US for Spirit Rock, True North Insight, and Sacred Mountain Sangha. Dawn is a co-founder of the True North Insight BIPOC practice group, serves on the guiding teachers council of True North Insight, and the leadership council for Sacred Mountain Sangha. She is also the author of “Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners”.
Dawn Mauricio's Upcoming Programs
Class Series | Online | Dharma Institute
October 24 - November 21, 2024 | 5 Thursdays | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wisdom and Wonder: A Journey Through Buddhist Jātaka Tales
Embark on a five-week exploration of Buddhist Jātaka tales, where ancient wisdom meets timeless storytelling. Journey into the previous lives of the Buddha through tales of wisdom, compassion, courage, and sacrifice. Each week, we will delve into these profound narratives to uncover lessons that continue to resonate today. Join this class series to experience the wonder and transformative power of these enduring stories, and learn how their teachings can inspire and enrich your own journey.
Dawn Mauricio
Retreat | On-Land
November 22 - November 30, 2024 | Friday - Saturday | 8 nights
Reclamation of the Sacred: Journey into Refuge, Presence, and Love
Spaces Available. In helping us to deepen our refuge and reconnect with what is most precious and sacred in this life, this retreat draws from teachings and practices that open us to the heart of compassion. Informed by a synthesis of Theravāda Buddhism as transmitted through the Thai Forest Tradition and the teachings of Ajahn Chah, and Mahāyāna practices and teachings around Quan Yin’s compassionate Bodhisattva Path, this retreat includes devotional practices, Dharma talks, meditation instructions, Yoga sessions, and meetings with teachers.
Retreat | On-Land
September 15 - September 19, 2025 | Monday - Friday | 4 nights
Finding Home in Sangha
Registration Opens - May 14. This retreat invites folks of the Asian diaspora into a kinship of experience, holding the paradox of identity and history in balance with the Buddha’s ultimate pointing toward truth and liberation. Held in the wisdom and compassion of the Dharma, the community can move toward a collective healing, appreciating its connectedness and difference. Rather than seeking the perfect external conditions, we’ll support each other in finding solace, comfort, and the joy that can be sourced from our relationship to experience.
Upcoming Drop-Ins
Drop-in | Online
Sunday, November 3 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
BIPOC Voices: Weekly Sunday Saṅgha
Open to all self-identified BIPOC.
The Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Saṅgha is a weekly gathering of self-identified BIPOC practitioners that provides a safe place to meditate and explore the Dharma in light of our experiences. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome.
Dawn Mauricio
Dharma Library
Can't join us live online or on the land? Study and practice at your convenience with Dawn Mauricio through our new library of recordings, articles, and self-paced online courses.
