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SUMMARY:Year-End Retreat: Reflection and Renewal
DESCRIPTION:The transition between Christmas and the New Year is a sacred time of reflection\, renewal\, and spiritual possibility. Across traditions\, this season invites us to pause\, reconnect with what truly matters\, and open our hearts to new beginnings \n\n\n\nJoin John Bruna and Laura Bartels for five days of contemplative silence\, meditation\, mindfulness practice\, prayer\, and personal reflection. In the supportive environment of Mercy Center\, we step away from the distractions of daily life to cultivate inner peace\, resiliency\, gratitude\, and a deeper connection to our values and spiritual aspirations. \n\n\n\nOpen to people of all faiths\, spiritual traditions\, and contemplative backgrounds\, this retreat offers an opportunity to close the year with wisdom and intention while preparing for the year ahead with renewed purpose\, compassion\, and joy. \n\n\n\nCheck-in: December 28\, 2026 from 3:00pmRetreat Begins: December 28\, 2026 at 5:00pmRetreat Ends: January 1\, 2027 at 11:00am \n\n\n\nResident Cost: $640\, includes program\, meals\, and lodgingCommuter Cost: $520\, includes program and meals \n\n\n\nA $100 non-refundable & non-transferrable deposit is required to reserve your space. \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: December 14\, 2026 \n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitators \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaura Bartels is an educator\, mindfulness teacher and retreat leader with over 20 years of contemplative practice and training. Laura is the Executive Director of TRI Wisdom® Institute and a co-founder of the Mindful Life Program and Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute. After over 20 years in environmental sustainability\, her change to contemplative education reflects a deep commitment to addressing the inner dimensions of well-being. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Bruna\, M.Ed.\, is a spiritual teacher\, author\, educator\, and former Buddhist monk whose work focuses on helping people cultivate inner peace\, resilience\, wisdom\, and compassion. As co-founder of the Mindful Life Program and spiritual director of the Way of Compassion\, he has spent more than two decades teaching meditation\, mindfulness\, and contemplative practices that support meaningful and fulfilling lives. His teachings are known for their depth\, authenticity\, and accessibility to people from all spiritual traditions.   \n\n\n\nLearn More and Register Here
URL:https://triwisdominstitute.org/event/year-end-retreat-reflection-and-renewal/
LOCATION:Mercy Center Auburn\, 535 Sacramento Street\, Auburn\, California\, 95603\, United States
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SUMMARY:New Year’s Retreat: Developing Clarity\, Stability\, and Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Begin the New Year with clarity\, stability\, and purpose. Join John Bruna and Laura Bartels for this annual silent meditation retreat dedicated to cultivating the foundational practice of shamatha (calm abiding) meditation. \n\n\n\nShamatha is a universal contemplative practice that develops concentration\, emotional balance\, and inner peace. Whether practiced within a spiritual tradition or as a secular path of self-development\, it provides a stable foundation for greater wisdom\, connection\, resilience\, and well-being. \n\n\n\nOpen to both beginners and experienced meditators\, this retreat offers guided meditation\, periods of silence\, personal reflection\, and teachings designed to help establish or deepen a sustainable meditation practice. Start the year grounded\, present\, and prepared to engage life with greater awareness\, compassion\, and joy. \n\n\n\nCheck-in: January 1\, 2027 from 3:00pmRetreat Begins: January 1\, 2027 at 5:00pmRetreat Ends: January 4\, 2027 at 11:00am \n\n\n\nResident Cost: $480\, includes program\, meals\, and lodgingCommuter Cost: $390\, includes program and meals \n\n\n\nA $100 non-refundable & non-transferrable deposit is required to reserve your space. \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: December 25\, 2026 \n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitators \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaura Bartels is an educator\, mindfulness teacher and retreat leader with over 20 years of contemplative practice and training. Laura is the Executive Director of TRI Wisdom® Institute and a co-founder of the Mindful Life Program and Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute. After over 20 years in environmental sustainability\, her change to contemplative education reflects a deep commitment to addressing the inner dimensions of well-being. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Bruna\, M.Ed.\, is a spiritual teacher\, author\, educator\, and former Buddhist monk whose work focuses on helping people cultivate inner peace\, resilience\, wisdom\, and compassion. As co-founder of the Mindful Life Program and spiritual director of the Way of Compassion\, he has spent more than two decades teaching meditation\, mindfulness\, and contemplative practices that support meaningful and fulfilling lives. His teachings are known for their depth\, authenticity\, and accessibility to people from all spiritual traditions.   \n\n\n\nLearn More and Register here
URL:https://triwisdominstitute.org/event/new-years-retreat-developing-clarity-stability-and-purpose/
LOCATION:Mercy Center Auburn\, 535 Sacramento Street\, Auburn\, California\, 95603\, United States
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SUMMARY:TRI Wisdom® Foundations Course
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, January 8 – February 26\, 2027.\n\n\n\nIn this time of national and global challenges including deep societal divides and grief-inducing climate chaos\, basic mindfulness skills can help us to reduce anxiety\, eco-despair\, and fear; to live our precious lives with genuine happiness\, loving-kindness\, and compassion. This course is a transformative first step on a lifelong journey into our more authentic and joyful selves. \n\n\n\nThe TRI Wisdom® Foundations Course combines the practice of meditation with the application of mindfulness in daily life. Our goal is to help you to live your life with attention and intention\, cultivating the skills that empower you to make healthy choices that are in alignment with your values and that are meaningful to you. The course is designed to be practical and accessible\, allowing anyone\, with or without a background in mindfulness\, to participate. The course is also designed to be universal so that anyone can benefit from mindfulness\, regardless of cultural\, economic\, or spiritual background. \n\n\n\nJoin the TRI Wisdom® Foundations Course January 8 – February 26\, 2026. Give yourself the gift of this lively and engaging opportunity to learn to live mindfully\, with attention and intention\, cultivating genuine happiness and a meaningful life. The TRI Wisdom® Foundations Course combines the practice of meditation with the application of mindfulness in daily life and guides you to develop the habits that support you.  Empower yourself to integrate the four key areas of mindfulness – attention\, wisdom\, values\, and an open heart – into your life in practical\, accessible\, and universal ways.  \n\n\n\nAttention – Developing attention through meditation training. \n\n\n\nWisdom – Understanding one’s biases\, labeling\, projections and pre-judgments. Increasing emotional intelligence and learning to respond rather than react. \n\n\n\nValues – Living a meaningful life. Developing healthy habits and responses that are in alignment with one’s personal values. \n\n\n\nOpen heart – Developing healthy relationships and connections. Cultivating skills of compassion\, loving-kindness\, empathic joy\, and equanimity. \n\n\n\nIn order to live a meaningful life and develop the freedom to live consciously\, the curriculum focuses on training the mind and cultivating the ability to make healthy choices that are beneficial to the life you want to live. In this way\, you can live your life with attention and intention. This course consists of lectures\, meditations\, small group discussions\, journaling\, and short video presentations. Our teachers create a safe environment for participants to explore their own values and learn to apply practices to live in alignment with them. \n\n\n\nEnrollment includes: \n\n\n\n\n20 hours of engaging live online class\n\n\n\n“Transforming to a Mindful Life” Course Companion Journal\n\n\n\nAccess to a guided meditation library and additional resources\n\n\n\n\nDates: Fridays\, January 8 – February 26\,  2:00 – 4:30 pm Mountain Time \n\n\n\nCost: $349\, scholarships available based on need. Contact the instructor for information on cost and scholarships. $50 off for members of TRI Wisdom® Connection Integrate members. \n\n\n\nTo register: click here. \n\n\n\nContact: Rita Clagett\, Mirador Eco-Retreat\, 970.216.8020 \n\n\n\nFacilitator: Rita Clagett \n\n\n\nFacilitator Website \n\n\n\n*Continuing Professional Development (CPDs) credits may be available for social workers\, therapists\, and substance abuse counselors. \n\n\n\n*Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be available for teachers. \n\n\n\nPlease contact the instructor to inquire about credits being offered for this course. \n\n\n\nThe course is offered to general audiences as well as to specific audiences such as educators\, mental health professionals\, recovery professionals\, wellness programs\, and more. Ask about bringing this course to your workplace or other groups.
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