Introductory / Preliminar
Wind, Flag, Mind Moves - A Binational Contemplative Writers Series
Open Dates
Zoom (online)
Join us for this unique virtual line-up of readings, workshops and discussions, where we engage with notable authors and meditation practitioners as we explore the relationship of contemplative practices, social action, and the written word.
Writing from the Heart: A Contemplative Writing Retreat
con Melinda Rothouse and Mayela Padilla Manasjan
April 29 - May 3, 2024
Casa Werma
This contemplative writing retreat is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with ourselves, our written words and the world around us. This retreat is open to writers of all levels and genres and will include contemplative writing prompts and exercises, plenty of writing time, and group discussion.
Alegria en la Vida Cotidiana
con Gabriela Córdova Novion and Erica Cohen
April 30 - May 28, 2024
En linea por Zoom
Esta serie de cursos de meditacíon profundizan nuestra entendimiento de las enseñanzas de Shambhala y la práctica de meditacíon. Tanto con sesiones de meditacíon, grupos de discusión, pláticas y otras actividades, uno puede encontrar esa sincronicidad de cuerpo y mente que permite revelar nuestra estabilidad, claridad y fortaleza mental innatas.
The Art of Being Human: Shambhala Training Level 1
con Erica Cohen
June 7 - 9, 2024
Casa Werma
This is a secular program founded on the teachings of Chogyam Trungpa that help to develop fearlessness, confidence and gentleness toward ourselves and our world. This program includes meditation instruction and practice, lectures, group discussion and individual meetings with a meditation instructor.
El Arte de Ser Humano: Entrenamiento Shambhala Nivel 1
con Erica Cohen
June 7 - 9, 2024
Casa Werma
Este es un programa secular fundado en las enseñanzas de Chogyam Trungpa que nos ayuda a desarrollar audacia, confianza y gentileza hacia nosotros mismos y hacia el nuestro mundo. Este programa incluye instrucción y practica de meditación, lecturas, discusiones grupales y reuniones individuales con un instructor de meditación.
Write From Where You Are - Memoir Workshop
con Tim Z. Hernandez
June 23, 2024
Casa Werma
This in-person workshop includes meditation instruction, sitting meditation, a discussion on memoir craft (research, ethics, structure and publishing), generative writing exercises, and sharing of your work if desired. This retreat is open to writers of all levels.
Live Call: Compassion in the Challenge Zone
con Pema Chödrön
July 28, 2024
Casa Werma
Come join us at Casa Werma to view a live transmission of Pema Chödrön. We will commence with a guided meditation session with her co-teacher Tim Olmsted. Afterwards, Pema will offer a live talk, "Compassion in the Challenge Zone" and will conclude with a live Q&A session via Zoom. There are no prerequisites for the […]
Art of Impermanence: New Beginnings
con Jake Lorfing and Melinda Rothouse
January 3 - 9, 2025
Casa Werma
The Art of Impermanence is an in-person retreat that explores the process of change and becoming and the ephemerality of our everyday experience through the lens of creativity and contemplative arts practice.