description
 
Inside each of us is a "persistent voice of discontent." It is constantly critical of life, the world, and almost everything we say and do. As children, in order to survive, we learned to listen to this voice and believe what it says.

This retreat, held at the beautiful Zen Monastery Peace Center near Murphys, California, in the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada, is eight days of looking directly at how we are rejected and punished by the voices of self-hate and discovering how to let that go. Through a variety of exercises and periods of group processing, participants gain a clearer perspective on how they live their lives and on how to find compassion for themselves and others.

This work is challenging, joyous, fulfilling, scary, courageous, demanding, freeing, loving, kind, and compassionate—compassionate toward yourself and everyone you will ever know.

what people are saying

"What could be more important than helping people reconnect with their intrinsic goodness? The love that arises within radiates out to reach all levels of society. This is the kind of work that makes the world a better place." Nina, age 33, Physician/Scientist

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application process

• Fill the application before the deadline.
• Pay the registration pledge.
• Your application will be reviewed. You will be contacted for a phone interview with a facilitator.
• Your place in the retreat will be confirmed two weeks after your application.
• Your confirmation will contain all the details you need to visit the Monastery, what to bring, what not to bring, directions if you are driving, etc.
• You will be notified and your registration pledge refunded should your place not be confirmed.

registration pledge

The registration pledge covers 3 delicious vegetarian meals a day and 7 nights' accommodation. If you require transport to the Monastery, there is an additional $100 cost.

cancellation policy

• You receive a full refund minus a $75 application fee if you cancel 5 or more weeks before the retreat starts.
• You receive half of the registration pledge minus a $75 application fee if you cancel between 3 to 5 weeks before the retreat starts.
• Your forfeit your registration pledge if you cancel less than three weeks before the retreat starts.

• Cheri's book "There Is Nothing Wrong With You" is required reading before you apply for this retreat.
• A pre-retreat phone call with a monk.