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Spirit Rock Meditation Center

Steadying the Heart: Refuge through the Four Sublime States

Sep 8, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026 · 7 days · Woodacre, CA

Residential
Steadying the Heart: Refuge through the Four Sublime States
InsightStatus: FullSilence TBDLevel TBD$570–$3,660 + dāna

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The Buddhist path cultivates four transformative qualities that can be developed into steadfast dwelling places for the heart: kindness, compassion, joy, and balance.

Known as the brahmavihāras, these states can be powerful supports for deepening concentration and insight on the contemplative path and responding to suffering.

Throughout this retreat, we will explore techniques to develop each of these states, and release the obstacles that hinder us from living a full life and responding meaningfully to the needs of our world.

Teachers: Oren Jay Sofer, Yong Oh, Cara Lai, devon hase, Hakim Tafari

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About Spirit Rock Meditation Center

Insight tradition retreats with strong teacher guidance, nestled in the coastal mountains north of San Francisco.

Established 1988Residential retreat center
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