Byakuren Judith Ragir is the Guiding Teacher at Clouds in Water Zen Center in St. Paul, Mn.

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Byakuren Judith Ragir and Clouds in Water Zen Center
In meditation, community and the study of Dharma.

A 12-Step & Buddhism Retreat

Embracing the Present Moment with No Escape

By Amyleintz on Dec. 01, 2012 in Events, Workshop

Thursday, March 8, 7 – 9 p.m., Friday, March 9, 6:30 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday, March 10, 6:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Team lead by Byakuren Judith Ragir and other practitioners

A tremendous transformative process can occur with the weaving together of 12-Step work and support and Buddhist meditation and principles. For many, the combination of these two paths has proven to be an unshakable program for living with serenity. In this retreat, we will help make the translation from the mainly Christian-based language of the 12 -Step programs to the non-theistic language of Buddhism. In sharing our experience and strength with each other we can:

• * learn how to dismantle old destructive behaviors
• * get support from sangha/community
• * deepen our meditation and mindfulness practices

Using silent meditation, interactive exercises, talks, and discussion, the emphasis will be on bringing mindfulness to all our activities. Participants will practice Noble Silence outside of the interactive exercises and discussion periods. Participants are welcome to sleep at the center (sleeping bags on the floor cushions) or commute.

$120/$96 member