Spiritual Empowerment: An Online Meditation Retreat
Being a Buddha in the world.
Why do we suffer so much individually and communally? Most of our suffering is in some way related to power issues within ourselves, with others, and in relationship to life itself. It is a rare moment when you meet someone on the path, who seems to have their life sorted out. It is even more rare to meet an individual who lives with a high degree of spiritual autonomy. If we stop and reflect upon the character qualities of great spiritual beings, we notice that individual is not moved by the conditions of life or the thoughts and opinions of others.
The primary reason our world is in such ecological and political turmoil and often on the brink of war is that those who have power are moved by their own narcissistic tendencies. If this world will ever change, it will be because of the direct result of individuals and communities, choosing to live from the power of their own Divinity. It is through this inner choice that God’s will becomes manifest on Earth. The primary difference between spiritual and egoic power is the intention. The ego always wants to support itself, the small “me,” while spiritual power is moved by the forces of Truth, Love, and Divine Intelligence, which ultimately will benefit all beings.
On this retreat, we will examine:
- How to become empowered on the spiritual path.
- The developmental steps to empowerment.
- Self-esteem as the doorway to spiritual strength and autonomy.
- Our shadow in regards to power.
- The common traps for working with difficult emotions associated with power.
- Our faith in God’s will, an all powerful God, and the omnipresence of God.
- How God has failed us, and how we have failed God.
- The necessity of Failure as a doorway to Humility.
- The recognition that Humility is the ultimate power.
- How to actually align with God’s will.
Retreat is a unique opportunity to drop your daily constraints and to realize a profound silence that is eternally present in all of our lives. From this space of silence, we will join together in Satsang and explore the direct experience of Divinity. Join us as we explore the healing and liberating Mystery of Grace, which is found through opening ourselves to the Love and Intelligence of the Divine.
Each session will offer a meditation followed by a transmission of the teaching with opportunities for questions and reflection. Come with an open and humble heart and explore what you are beyond your limited egoic nature.
Dates: December 6-8, 2024
Cost $150.00 USD
Retreat Schedule
*All times are in Mountain Time Zone (US/Colorado)
Friday, December 6
8:00 am – 9:30 am
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday, December 7
8:00 am – 9:30 am
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Sunday, December 8
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Sunday evening: Satsang, open to all at 7:00 pm Mountain time.
*Note: the first 15 minutes of each session is for us to sit together in sacred silence. Please arrive no later than the start time. The waiting room will be enabled and Craig will let everyone in when he is ready.
We will connect on Zoom video – please be sure that you have the latest version of Zoom downloaded from https://zoom.us/download – select “Zoom Client for Meetings” for computers, the first download.
Important: To register, click on the Buy Now button below to pay through PayPal (credit/debit accepted). **Once the purchase is complete, click on the Return to Merchant button in order to complete the Zoom registration page.** Fill out the Zoom registration page to be actually registered for the retreat. Note: If you are unable to fill out the Zoom registration page or somehow don’t see it, email Craig ASAP so we can all be ready before retreat begins.