Appamada Spring 2024 Practice Period
Theme: Open Heart, Boundless Mind.
Teachers: Todd Bankler, Joel Barna, Laurie Winnette, with Flint Sparks and Peg Syverson
Head Students: (to be named)
When: March 15-June 22, 2024
A practice period is an opportunity to explore a deeper connection and commitment to your practice. In our tradition practice periods last 90 days. Historically, this represents the time during the rainy season in India when the roads were impassable and Buddha would gather his disciples for deeper teachings.
A practice period is a time when those who wish to participate make a formal agreement with their teacher about their intentions and practice. During our practice period, there will be an expanded set of offerings.The Head Students will also be offering talks and informal tea with participants by appointment. The Practice Period begins with an entering ceremony and ends with a closing ceremony.
Participants consult with a teacher about what commitments are appropriate for their schedules and their aspirations. This form will serve as a guide and an agreement between teacher and student.