"There were times when I could not afford to sacrifice the bloom of the present moment to any work of hands or head . . . I grew in those seasons like corn in the night." – Henry David Thoreau
This website lists the meditation-related teachings, retreats and programs offered by Vipassana teacher Carla Brennan.
IMPORTANT NEWS! • PLEASE NOTE: Carla has a new email address: brennan.carla@gmail.com. • The Monday Night meditation Group has moved from Ben Lomond to Felton! (more info)
SPECIAL PROGRAMS COMING UP!
DHARMA OF ORDINARY LIFE (men and women) Class Topic: Anxiety and Ease 4-week class July 2, 9. 16, 23 9:30 - 12:00 Capitola REGISTER NOW (more info)
THE THIRD NOBLE TRUTH 3- Week Class Tuesdays, 7-9 July 6, 13, and Aug. 10 Santa Cruz REGISTER NOW (more info)
MEDITATING WITH THE REDWOODS DAYLONG RETREAT Saturday July, 24, 10-4 Ben Lomond, CA (more info)
SILVER LAKE RETREAT FOR WOMEN August 21 - 25, 2010 (New Dates!) A 5-day retreat at a summer home on Silver Lake in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. (more info)
COMPASSIONATE PRESENCE THROUGH WISE SPEECH: A Weekend of Meditation and Nonviolent Communication for Women October 2-3, 2010 With Carla Brennan and Christine King (NVC Trainer) Earth Retreat, Ben Lomond, CA (more info)
TRIP TO LAOS 2011! Jan. 15 - Jan. 31, 2011 Join Carla to explore the cultural, natural and Buddhist activities and sites of Laos. (more info)
RESIDENTIAL RETREATS • "Silver Lake Retreat for Women", Silver Lake, Sierra Nevada Mountains, 8/21 - 8/25, 2010 (more info) • Residential Weekend Retreat for Beginners, September 3-5, Jikoji Retreat Center, Los Gatos (more info)
INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE:
MONDAY NIGHT MEDITATION Current information about this weekly drop-in meditation group, 7:00 - 8:45 pm is moving to Felton on November 2, 2009.
SPIRITUAL COACHING A description of and information about one-on-one coaching.
TALKS, CLASSES, SPECIAL EVENTS Current information on dharma talks, classes and day-long programs offered in a variety of locations.
RETREATS Current retreat schedule, both at retreat centers and nature-based retreats in wild and rustic locations.
LAOS 2011 This page has detailed information about participating in our 2011 trip to Southeast Asia.
NATURE RETREAT PHOTOS A gallery of photographs from previous nature-based retreats in Utah, Lost Coast (CA), and Sierra Nevada Mountains (CA).
SANGHA EVENTS This page lists programs and events organized by sangha members.
SANGHA BULLETIN BOARD This page is for people who attend Carla's programs to share information, needs, services and opportunities with each other.
If you would like to contact Carla, email: brennan.carla@gmail.com or call (cell): 831-212-6641. "Bloom of the Present" is also on Facebook.
SILVER LAKE RETREAT FOR WOMEN