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It is said that we inhabit houses created by our views and opinions – our stories. And that we view our lives through the windows of those houses. The simple techniques of mindfulness, as taught by the Buddha, teach us to view our world with fresh vision, newly born in each moment. This silent retreat (i.e. no social conversation) will have periods of sitting and walking meditation, opportunities to talk with a teacher, and formal presentations. It is suitable for both beginners and experienced students and for people of all faith traditions. 

*Pendle Hill supports Mary Grace in her discernment that in lieu of cash honoraria, she welcomes participants into the Dana practice for this program.

Leaders

Mary Grace Orr is a teacher emeritus at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Marin County (CA) and the founding teacher of Insight Santa Cruz (CA). She has a deep commitment to interspiritual dialogue and practice, and is a 2020 graduate of The Living School. A beloved teacher at Pendle Hill, Mary Grace has led retreats here since 1997. She now lives in Hawaii and continues to teach a weekly online class and a few mainland retreats.

Anne Briggs is a lifelong Quaker who also leads the Insight Meditation Community of Chestertown in Chestertown, MD. She completed the Community Dharma Leader Training (CDLT) at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and has assisted Mary Grace for many years.

Rebecca Kronlage as been a student of mindfulness, meditation, and yoga for over three decades. Her teaching is deeply rooted in Buddhism and the Kripalu Yoga Center tradition where she lived as a resident and senior teacher. As an ovarian cancer survivor, she brings a deep sense of awe, love, and respect for yoga and mindfulness as a healing practice that has saved her life.

She has lead women’s international travel adventures and now resides on the Gulf Coast in Mississippi where she co-founded Treehouse Yoga Studio.