Santa Fe Vipassana Sangha

DaeJa Napier

DaeJa teaches Vipassana with a particular emphasis on the Brahma-Viharas. She has studied and practiced Zen and Vipassana since 1972 and has been teaching since 1986. Her teaching is committed to a balance of formal practice with the study of the classical teachings. Her heartfelt understanding of the dharma combines with an intuitive precision that mirrors the awakening process of each student. DaeJa is the mother of five. To learn more visit cultivatingwisdomandcompassion.org.

Brian Lesage

Brian Lesage has practiced Buddhist meditation since 1988 and has taught meditation since 2000. He has studied in the Zen, Theravada and Tibetan schools of Buddhism. He was ordained in the Rinzai Zen tradition in 1996. His training in Vipassana Meditation includes doing extended meditation retreats in Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, and India as well as numerous retreats in the U.S. He leads retreats and teaches meditation courses nationwide. Brian also has a private practice in Somatic Experiencing, which is a naturalistic approach to healing trauma. You can also visit his website for Somatic Experiencing at: www.liberatingawareness.com

Eric Kolvig

Eric has been teaching Vipassana since 1985. He served as the resident teacher of Vipassana communities in Santa Fe and Albuquerque and leads meditation retreats around the U.S. Eric studied and practiced for years with prominent teachers at the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, and he has also trained in the Zen tradition. He earned a Ph.D. from Yale University and has edited a number of books in the Theravada Buddhist tradition. Holding an inclusive understanding of liberation, Eric also works for wholesome change in our community through compassionate action. Learn more at www.erickolvig.com

OUR PRACTICE: THE WHOLE PATH
A Five Day Residential Retreat
August 11 through August 15, 2010

At The Mountain Cloud Zen Center

Taught By Eric Kolvig

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People tend to think of meditation when they think of Buddhism, and well they should.  But in our tradition we actually practice something far more comprehensive:  ethical conduct, meditation, and wisdom.  These three great pillars of practice encompass every imaginable aspect of life.  In this retreat we will explore in depth how our meditation relates to the rest of our noble path.

Richard Shankman

Richard Shankman is the author of “The Experience of Samadhi: An In-Depth Investigation of Buddhist Meditation.” Richard Shankman teaches at dharma centers in the San Francisco Bay Area and nationally, including the Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock Meditation Center. He is a co-founder of the Sati Center for  Buddhist Studies, and of Mindful Schools, a program bringing mindfulness training into low income schools. He has been active in bringing meditation practice into prisons and drug rehabilitation programs in California. For more information about Richard and his teaching schedule: http://www.richardshankman.org/