May 29 - June 4, 2025
The Power of Uncaused Love:
Giving Way to the Mysterious Origin, Inhabiting the Sanctuary of the Holy Instant
Save the date for Fall 2025 Silent Retreat
Oct. 9 (2pm)- Oct. 15(2pm)
Oct. 9 (2pm)- Oct. 15(2pm)
Registration begins March 4
The form will be at the bottom of this page
Contact Kathleen Bren with questions, thebrens@outlook.com
This retreat is held in silence. Throughout the retreat we will be giving each other the gift of silent, supportive togetherness. The combination of the vibrant transmission of the teaching, not talking, silent sitting, togetherness, and guided/supportive activities creates a potent atmosphere for realization. We have the opportunity to set aside - comparisons, preconceptions, identifications, roles, routines, stories. Many obscurations may be flushed up into conscious awareness, but the attention is brought to the simple devotion of becoming quiet and still. There are no goals around fixing, solving, changing, achieving or naming psychological patterns and personal problems. It is a time to rest from our allegiance to the comings and goings of the mind’s endless narration and the repeating cycle of thought-belief-feeling. In this willingness to rest and listen, without seeking, without searching, without agenda, there exists a precious opportunity to directly encounter and deeply experience the naturally Silent ground of our Being, the fundamental Reality. This encounter with our true nature; the redemptive, liberating and peaceful Presence THAT IS; naturally inspires and enlivens the potential to live from, and as, a liberated wholeheartedness.
Location: Cove, Oregon
Ascension retreat center is a quiet, peaceful facility devoted to time apart. It provides an inviting and supportive container for inquiry and contemplation. The rooms are comfortable and bright with views of the surrounding valley and mountains. The food is fresh, home-cooked and prepared with love. Most special diet requests can be accommodated.
PROGRAM
Retreat with Jennifer Tyler is an opportunity to explore the unfolding of the natural condition through:
*transmission of the teaching and lineage
* silent sitting * guided meditation
*teaching talks *sacred music
*heart opening movement
*guided spiritual inquiry
* evening gathering with inquiry and response
*intimate, heartfelt togetherness
*unstructured individual time for reading, journaling, inquiry, walking.........