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SUMMARY:TRI Wisdom Dialogues
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you the first episode of TRI Wisdom® Dialogues: \n\n\n\nTRI – A Timeless Method for Transforming Your Everyday Life \n\n\n\nThursday\, July 30\, 6:30 pm MST US(July 31\, 10:30 am AEDT) \n\n\n\nRegister today to save your spot! \n\n\n\nThe panel for this month’s dialogue: \n\n\n\nLaura Bartels\, Executive Director\, TRI Wisdom® Institute \n\n\n\nJohn Bruna\, Director of Programs\, TRI Wisdom® Institute \n\n\n\nMark Molony\, Co-founder\, TRI Wisdom® Institute \n\n\n\nOur monthly TRI® Wisdom Dialogues bring TRI Wisdom® Institute founders\, teachers\, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn\, explore\, and engage with questions and reflections during these live events. \n\n\n\nSpread the word\, invite a friend\, and click the link below to save your spot! \n\n\n\nRegister Today!
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SUMMARY:TRI Wisdom Dialogues
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you the next episode of TRI Wisdom® Dialogues: \n\n\n\nTRI & The Transformative Power of Connection: How shared values\, practice\, and learning help us thrive  \n\n\n\nThursday\, August 27\, 6:30 pm MT US(August 28\, 10:30 am AEDT) \n\n\n\nRegister today to save your spot! \n\n\n\nThe panel for this month’s dialogue: \n\n\n\nLaura Bartels\, Executive Director\, TRI Wisdom® Institute \n\n\n\nJohn Bruna\, Director of Programs\, TRI Wisdom® Institute \n\n\n\nMark Molony\, Co-founder\, TRI Wisdom® Institute \n\n\n\nOur monthly TRI® Wisdom Dialogues bring TRI Wisdom® Institute founders\, teachers\, and guests together in a collective conversation on key aspects of practice. Join us to learn\, explore\, and engage with questions and reflections during these live events. \n\n\n\nSpread the word\, invite a friend\, and click the link below to save your spot! \n\n\n\nRegister Today!
URL:https://triwisdominstitute.org/event/tri-wisdom-dialogues-2/
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SUMMARY:Featured Talk and Community Open House - TO BE RESCHEDULED
DESCRIPTION:Due to illness\, we unfortunately will be rescheduling our Talk and Open House. If you were planning to join us\, we apologize for the change and any inconvenience. Illness never arrives at convenient times\, but it does provide a great opportunity to practice equanimity! \n\n\n\nIn the meantime\, we invite you to take the afternoon to spend meaningful time supporting your own well-being. Use the time to reach out to connect with someone\, be of service\, spend time in nature\, or take a mindful walk.  \n\n\n\nThank you for your interest and support! \n\n\n\nIf you’re not already on our mailing list\, join now to stay in touch!
URL:https://triwisdominstitute.org/event/introducing-tri-wisdom-institute-with-a-featured-talk-and-community-open-house/
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SUMMARY:Featured Talk Online Option- TO BE RESCHEDULED
DESCRIPTION:Due to illness\, we unfortunately will be rescheduling our Talk and Open House. If you were planning to join us\, we apologize for the change and any inconvenience. Illness never arrives at convenient times\, but it does provide a great opportunity to practice equanimity! \n\n\n\nIn the meantime\, we invite you to take the afternoon to spend meaningful time supporting your own well-being. Use the time to reach out to connect with someone\, be of service\, spend time in nature\, or take a mindful walk. Thank you for your interest and support! \n\n\n\nIf you’re not already on our mailing list\, join now to stay in touch!
URL:https://triwisdominstitute.org/event/online-option-community-open-house-featured-talk/
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SUMMARY:Living Mindfully Fall Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Fall Living Mindfully Retreat with John BrunaOctober 1-4\, or October 1-6\, 2026Attend In Person or Online\n\n\n\nHosted by Way of Compassion Dharma CenterWe are excited to now be able to offer two options for our Fall retreat. You can attend the retreat in our usual format\, from Thursday through Sunday\, or extend your retreat for an addition two nights. \n\n\n\nOur Living Mindfully retreats are offered twice a year\, in the spring and fall\, creating a dedicated space to pause\, reflect\, and reconnect with what truly matters. Each retreat is thoughtfully designed to help you recognize and gently shift unhealthy mental habits and patterns that often lead to emotional and physical distress. \n\n\n\nThrough practical\, accessible teachings\, you will develop skills that support greater clarity\, resilience\, and balance in everyday life. Living mindfully is not about escaping life. It is about learning how to fully engage with it. These practices can help reduce stress\, strengthen your sense of self-worth\, and open the door to a deeper\, more sustainable sense of joy. \n\n\n\nWhile rooted in Buddhist wisdom\, the retreat is offered in a universal\, inclusive way\, honoring and supporting each person’s unique spiritual path or philosophical perspective. \n\n\n\nAt its heart\, this retreat is about cultivating the inner skills needed to live a life that feels meaningful\, grounded\, and genuinely fulfilling. \n\n\n\nThe Blazing Mountain Retreat Center is located in Crestone\, Colorado. Nestled in the majestic Sangre de Cristo mountains of southern Colorado\, the retreat center provides a contemplative and quiet space for undisturbed and undistracted spiritual exploration. We found it to be an ideal location for us to host our retreats. \n\n\n\nJohn Bruna teaching at the Durango Dharma Center\n\n\n\nThe retreat format will include teachings\, meditation\, discussion\, and personal time. The first half of the day will be dedicated to meditation practice. There will be silence until lunch and multiple meditation sessions of 24 minutes with breaks. The afternoons and evenings will include some meditation\, discussions\, question-and-answer periods\, and time to connect with others. For those that choose to stay an additional two days\, that time will be dedicated to additional focus on meditation and silence. \n\n\n\nThe retreat will be facilitated by our spiritual director\,  John Bruna. John has a particular gift for making these valuable teachings accessible and practical for our modern lifestyles. All of his teachings focus on preparing students to properly engage in authentic practice in ways that are effective and meaningful to them. He is known for his warmth and humor\, as well as practicality. \n\n\n\nRetreat Details\n\n\n\nDates: Either October 1st to the 4th or October 1st to the 6th\, 2026The price for the retreat is all-inclusive for the retreat\, lodging\, and meals. It is not tax-deductible. The retreat payment covers our costs to pay for the retreat center and run the retreat. Your donation for the teachings beyond the registration payment supports our center. \n\n\n\nYou may make a donation for the teaching if you would like. We are a traditional center\, so all of our teachings are offered freely with donations accepted to support our center. You may offer any amount as a tax-deductible donation\, either in advance or at the teaching. \n\n\n\nCancelation PolicyCancelations before August 1st: Refund minus $75Cancelations between August 1st and September 15th: 50% refundCancelations after September 15th: No refund \n\n\n\nFor more details or to register for this retreat\, click the button below. \n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://triwisdominstitute.org/event/living-mindfully-fall-retreat/
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Genuine Well-Being - A Mindful Living Series Course
DESCRIPTION:Train Your Attention. Clarify Your Values. Live with Intention.\n\n\n\nDiscover how mindfulness\, personal values\, and intentional living contribute to lasting well-being. \n\n\n\nGenuine happiness is about more than feeling good or having things go our way. It grows from how we engage with life\, the values we live by\, and the choices we make every day. Yet we often find ourselves distracted\, caught up in habitual thoughts\, or moving through life on autopilot\, making it difficult to live in alignment with what matters most.Mindful living is about more than being present in the moment. It’s about developing the skills to direct our attention\, recognize habitual patterns\, make healthier choices\, and engage more fully in life. What might change if you could bring greater awareness and intention to your everyday experiences and choices?In this engaging\, experiential course\, you’ll explore the foundations of genuine happiness while developing practical mindfulness skills for everyday life. You’ll learn to recognize common patterns of distraction and habitual thinking\, clarify your personal values\, and explore how your motivations and actions influence your happiness and well-being.Combining meditation with practical mindfulness skills\, guided reflection\, and meaningful discussion\, this course will help you cultivate greater awareness\, develop beneficial habits\, and make choices that support a more fulfilling and meaningful life. \n\n\n\nIn this course\, you will have the opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\nExplore the difference between temporary pleasure and genuine happiness\, and what contributes to lasting well-being.\n\n\n\nClarify your personal values and discover how living in alignment with them supports a meaningful life.\n\n\n\nDevelop mindfulness and meditation skills that strengthen attention\, awareness\, and mental balance.\n\n\n\nRecognize distractions and habitual patterns that influence your thoughts\, emotions\, and choices.\n\n\n\nLearn to set intentions\, pause\, and respond more consciously to everyday experiences.\n\n\n\nEstablish sustainable mindfulness practices that support greater clarity\, purpose\, and well-being.\n\n\n\n\nUsing TRI Wisdom’s Train\, Reflect\, Integrate approach\, you’ll go beyond learning mindfulness concepts to practicing them\, exploring their relevance to your own life\, and discovering practical ways to integrate what you learn into everyday living.Course Format: Five interactive\, two-hour sessions (10 hours total)\, combining guided mindfulness practice\, experiential learning\, personal reflection\, and group discussion. Includes access to our course platform with resources and connection to your instructor and other course participants.Who Should Attend: This course is appropriate for anyone interested in cultivating genuine happiness and living more mindfully\, whether you’re new to mindfulness or looking to deepen and strengthen your existing practice. \n\n\n\nDates: Tuesdays\, November 10 – December 8th | 6 – 8 PM MT \n\n\n\nWhere: TRI Wisdom® Institute at the Third St. Center520 S Third Street\, Suite 14 Carbondale\, CO 81623 \n\n\n\nCost: $250 \n\n\n\nFacilitator: Laura Bartels\, Executive Director TRI Wisdom® Institute \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://triwisdominstitute.org/event/cultivating-genuine-well-being-a-mindful-living-series-course/
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Genuine Well-Being - A Mindful Living Series Course Online
DESCRIPTION:Train Your Attention. Clarify Your Values. Live with Intention.\n\n\n\nDiscover how mindfulness\, personal values\, and intentional living contribute to lasting well-being. \n\n\n\nGenuine happiness is about more than feeling good or having things go our way. It grows from how we engage with life\, the values we live by\, and the choices we make every day. Yet we often find ourselves distracted\, caught up in habitual thoughts\, or moving through life on autopilot\, making it difficult to live in alignment with what matters most.Mindful living is about more than being present in the moment. It’s about developing the skills to direct our attention\, recognize habitual patterns\, make healthier choices\, and engage more fully in life. What might change if you could bring greater awareness and intention to your everyday experiences and choices?In this engaging\, experiential course\, you’ll explore the foundations of genuine happiness while developing practical mindfulness skills for everyday life. You’ll learn to recognize common patterns of distraction and habitual thinking\, clarify your personal values\, and explore how your motivations and actions influence your happiness and well-being.Combining meditation with practical mindfulness skills\, guided reflection\, and meaningful discussion\, this course will help you cultivate greater awareness\, develop beneficial habits\, and make choices that support a more fulfilling and meaningful life. \n\n\n\nIn this course\, you will have the opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\nExplore the difference between temporary pleasure and genuine happiness\, and what contributes to lasting well-being.\n\n\n\nClarify your personal values and discover how living in alignment with them supports a meaningful life.\n\n\n\nDevelop mindfulness and meditation skills that strengthen attention\, awareness\, and mental balance.\n\n\n\nRecognize distractions and habitual patterns that influence your thoughts\, emotions\, and choices.\n\n\n\nLearn to set intentions\, pause\, and respond more consciously to everyday experiences.\n\n\n\nEstablish sustainable mindfulness practices that support greater clarity\, purpose\, and well-being.\n\n\n\n\nUsing TRI Wisdom’s Train\, Reflect\, Integrate approach\, you’ll go beyond learning mindfulness concepts to practicing them\, exploring their relevance to your own life\, and discovering practical ways to integrate what you learn into everyday living.Course Format: Five interactive\, two-hour sessions (10 hours total)\, combining guided mindfulness practice\, experiential learning\, personal reflection\, and group discussion. Includes access to our course platform with resources and connection to your instructor and other course participants.Who Should Attend: This course is appropriate for anyone interested in cultivating genuine happiness and living more mindfully\, whether you’re new to mindfulness or looking to deepen and strengthen your existing practice. \n\n\n\nDates: Wednesdays\, November 11 – December 9th | 6 – 8 PM MT \n\n\n\nCost: $250 \n\n\n\nFacilitator: Mark Molony\, Co-Founder TRI Wisdom® Institute \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://triwisdominstitute.org/event/cultivating-genuine-well-being-a-mindful-living-series-course-online/
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Balance Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Take a morning to slow down\, settle the mind\, and cultivate greater balance through shamatha meditation. This universal attentional practice helps us develop focus\, emotional balance\, and inner calm while building a stable foundation for greater wisdom\, connection\, resilience\, and well-being. As we move into the holiday season\, this is an ideal time to engage in more inner balance and integrate this into your days.  \n\n\n\nWhether you are new to shamatha or have an established practice\, this half-day retreat offers an opportunity to deepen your experience and reconnect with a sense of stability and ease. \n\n\n\nTea and light snacks provided.  \n\n\n\nSunday\, November 15 | 9:30 am–12:30 pm MST \n\n\n\nIn person in Carbondale or join us online.The Third Street Center520 S. Third Street\, Carbondale CO\, 81623 \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\nOffered on a donation basis. Once you register\, you will receive an immediate confirmation.  \n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\nWe use Zeffy\, a 100% free platform for nonprofits. Our nonprofit gets the full amount of your donation.
URL:https://triwisdominstitute.org/event/cultivating-balance-half-day-meditation-retreat/
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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.
URL:https://triwisdominstitute.org/event/tri-wisdom-foundations-course/
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