[FB526] Fully Being — A Path of Awareness, Healing and Insight: A weekend retreat with Adam Kane

About the Retreat

We are fortunate to welcome Adam Kane, Tsoknyi Rinpoche’s primary translator and a senior Fully Being facilitator, for a weekend meditation retreat at Drala Mountain Center.

In secluded mountain beauty, this retreat will be an experiential journey through the Fully Being path. Rooted in the deep wisdom tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, the Fully Being curriculum was developed by modern meditation master Tsoknyi Rinpoche, known for being playful, practical and profound. Based on a unique vision of what a healthy human being looks like, Fully Being is authentic yet refreshingly accessible.

Over the course of this weekend, Adam will guide participants through meditation practice, experiential exercises and discussion. You will be invited to reconnect with the ‘four natural homes’ of a healthy human being:

grounded energy—the home of the body
essence love—the home of the feeling world
natural clarity—the home of the mind
the mere I—the home of the healthy sense of self

What to Expect

In this retreat you can expect:

experiential and interactive learning
clear, concise presentations of the Fully Being path
many short, practical guided meditations
time for questions and group discussions
time in nature to develop your own experience

Silent Meditation Intensive About the Retreat

Mindfulness On And Off The Cushion Why Attend

Why Attend This Retreat?

This retreat is for newcomers and experienced meditators alike. Newcomers will receive an introduction to a comprehensive and embodied spiritual path, while experienced meditators will deepen their practice of embodiment, awareness and insight. Practices like vase breathing and handshake practice will guide to drop unnecessary tension and over-thinking. These practices will allow you rediscover essence love (the basic “Okay”-ness at the heart of the feeling world), recognize natural clarity, and explore the “mere I”–a playful, functional, and healthy sense of self.

Program Schedule

Day 1

Friday, May 29th – Welcome to the Land
Registration takes place from 2 pm to 5 pm. If you arrive early, feel free to relax, or explore on your own during this time. A brief health and safety orientation will take place at 5:30.

Vision of Fully Being
After dinner, we will discuss the vision of the Fully Being path, have an opening circle, and set our intentions for the retreat, followed by an evening meditation.

Day 2

Saturday, May 30th – Welcome to the Retreat
We’ll begin the day with personal practice followed by breakfast. Throughout the day, there will be time for meditating, learning new skills, and group discussion.

Day 3

Sunday, May 31st
Our final day starts again with personal practice. We will spend the morning in meditation and discussion and will close just before lunch.

FAQs

Who is this retreat for?
This retreat is for new and experienced meditators who want to connect with the Fully Being path — a comprehensive and embodied spiritual path with roots in Tibetan Buddhism.

Do I need prior experience?
No prior experience is necessary.

Will the retreat be strenuous?
This retreat will not be strenuous, this will be a playful and relaxed retreat–but we will still engage profound topics and practices.

Will I learn how to meditate?
Yes, you will learn several practical techniques of meditation.

Will there be space for Q&A?

Yes, this teaching style is interactive. There will be much time devoted to Q&A and discussion.

Retreat Faculty

Adam Kane

After graduating with a degree in neuroscience, Adam began his journey with Buddhism in the year 2001, first encountering the Theravadan lineage of Goenka-ji. After many 10-day silent retreats, he ordained in the Thai Forest tradition of Ajahn Chah in 2002 and stayed full-time in a forest monastery for two years. He met his primary [...]

Lodging

We have several accommodations to choose from during checkout.
All options include our healthy meals and drinks. Inc V, VG, GF.

Off Land
Participants who wish to commute from home or arrange their own accommodations off-campus (for example, a bed and breakfast, camping nearby) pay tuition, plus $54/night for meals (3 meals per day) and use of our facilities.

Car Camping
We have 5 primitive parking spots in the Rigden parking lot, for simply parking and sleeping. This includes food and access our bathhouses in Rigden Lodge
Note: We don’t have any water or electric hook ups for RV’s.

Single and Double Tents

Located in campgrounds throughout the property, these 12′ x 14′ tents have two twin beds, two bookcases and a hanging clothes rack.* Each campground offers a shared bathhouse. Summer platform tents are available from late May through early September. A tent can be rented as a single (without a roommate) or a double (with a roommate).

Some of our campgrounds were impacted by a recent wildfire and the affects may still be visible this summer, however, they are safe to use.

Bedding is not provided. Please bring your own twin sheets, blanket or sleeping bag, a pillow and towels.

Dormitories
Rooms with beds for up to 7-8 people. Gender-segregated with men in their own dorm and women in another. The dorms use a shared bathroom down the hall, which is also equipped with shower stalls.

Monk Rooms
A cost-effective option for participants looking for indoor, solitary lodging, but who don’t mind using a shared bathroom or are looking for a more affordable retreat solution. These rooms are in the same hall as the Ridgen Dormitories, but offer more privacy than the dorms. In addition to a bed, bedding, a private room and closet, the monk rooms also have a large window and a desk and desk chair for added comfort.

Single and Double Rooms
The perfect choice for a retreat where you want both your own space and your own bathroom. Each room offers a little more space, a dresser and closet, and a 3/4s bathroom (toilet, sink, and shower, no bathtub) attached to each room.

Junior Suite
Our Lodge Junior Suites include a queen-size bed topped by a cozy comforter, a desk, dresser, closet and private bath with bathtub, plus a sitting area.

Fully Being — A Path of Awareness, Healing and Insight: A weekend retreat with Adam Kane