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Fall Retreat

October 2-6
Land of Medicine Buddha in Soquel, California

This four-night spiritual retreat is an opportunity for us to step out of our usual patterns of doing and enter into an intentional period of silence and being.  Surrounded by the beautiful redwood forest and with the support of guided and silent meditations, spiritual talks and inquiry, and intentional group sharing and dialogue we will settle deeper into our natural state of being. 

  • Please note: This retreat will be led by Riyaz, as always, and I am pleased to announce that we will have Joryu Myosei (Lucy Salter) attending as supporting teacher on this retreat.  Myosei will be offering her guidance and wisdom in support of all that attend, as well as handling retreat logistics while we’re there.

During this retreat you will experience:

  • Periods of Silent meditation

  • Guided meditations that invite you into the radiant simplicity of your being

  • An invitation to experience both the human and spiritual dimensions of your being 

  • Guided silent walks into the magical redwood forests surrounding the retreat center

  • Intimate groups where you will share and receive wisdom in a safe and sacred circle

  • Periods of free-time to journal, walk, meditate, swim, rest and contemplate

In this experience, you will get:

  • Three delicious vegetarian meals a day

  • A chance to reconnect to your tender, unwanted parts and come into more wholeness

  • The healing effects of practicing in a sacred sangha

  • An opportunity for deep transformation and growth

  • A chance to rest the body and mind

  • A renewed sense of connection to self, nature and each other

This retreat is appropriate for both beginning and experienced meditators. All participants are asked to maintain silence throughout the entire retreat, except for designated group sharing periods. This commitment includes refraining from the use of phones, books, or other outside distractions.

Attendance for the entire retreat is mandatory.
Please plan to arrive on time and leave after the retreat ends on the final day.

The retreat begins on Wednesday Oct 2 at 5:00pm and ends on Sunday Oct 6 at 1:30pm.

The cost of the retreat depends on the type of housing you choose.
In order to reserve your spot, please pay the full amount when registering.

Cancellation and refund policy

Prior to July 31: Full refund - minus $50 fee
Prior to Sep 18 : 50% refund
After Sep 18 : No refund

Please send an email to riyaz@riyazmotan.com with any questions.

Fall Retreat
from $1,100.00
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If you would like to help participants in need of financial support to attend retreat, you may contribute to the Retreat Scholarship Fund by clicking the donate button here.

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