Serenity in Surrender: Discovering the Power of Letting Go
With Carol Cano and Dawn Mauricio
June 1 - 7, 2025
In a world that constantly pushes us to do more, get more and be more, what if contentment lies in “doing” the opposite – slowing down, turning inward, and letting go?
For some, the idea of letting go might feel abstract, confusing, or even overwhelming; however, thanks to the ancient and bountiful teachings of both nature and Buddhism, we can find the lessons to guide us. This retreat offers a chance to attune to the mountains, trees, water, and wildlife while we gather in community to explore letting go. Join Carol and Dawn for guided meditations, gentle movement, Dharma talks, and small group meetings. Together, we’ll learn how to steady the mind, nurture the heart, and reconnect with the natural world – inside and outside of us.
This retreat would be ideal for beginners and we welcome all levels of practice.
Cancellation Policy:
- 45 days prior to retreat: Full refund, minus a $150 nonrefundable fee
- 44-22 days prior to retreat: 50% refund
- 0-21 days prior to retreat: No refund
Teachers
Carol Cano, M.A., began her practice over 30 years ago at Wat Kow Tahm in Thailand and has actively engaged in building communities and teaching Dharma internationally. Carol is Founder and Executive Director of Braided Wisdom, a BIPOC led cross-cultural mindfulness organization. She is a graduate of the 2017-2020 Spirit Rock Meditation Center’s Teacher Training program and a teacher at Spirit Rock often. She is a core teacher and a former board member of East Bay Meditation Center. Carol co-founded Philippine Insight Meditation Community in the Philippines. Her unique teachings are deeply grounded in Basque, Native American and Buddhist influences…
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Dawn Mauricio (she/her), a Filipina-Canadian, has been practicing and studying Insight Meditation since 2005. She graduated from the first teacher development group of True North Insight, and Spirit Rock’s Mindfulness Yoga and Meditation Training, Dedicated Practitioners’ Program, and 4-year Retreat Teacher Training. Subsequently, Dawn co-led two 2-year Dharma training programs for True North Insight and Sacred Mountain Sangha, and currently co-leads the 8-month Spirit Rock Program Living the Dharma. She teaches with a playful, dynamic, and heartfelt approach people of color and folks of all backgrounds. Dawn teaches in Canada and the US for Spirit Rock, True North Insight, Sacred…
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