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 Spirit Rock Meditation Center is intended to be a place that always looks in two directions: inward and outward. Inwardly, as human beings we need settings where we can renew our connection to ourselves, to nature, and to life itself through silence and mindful attention. Outwardly, the modern world is in crisis on many fronts: environmental, economic, political, and psychological.
Today, as always, the world needs more voices of understanding, more acts of generosity, and more of the spirit of peace. The purpose of Spirit Rock is to help each individual find within himself or herself peace, compassion, and wisdom, through the practice of mindfulness and insight meditation (Vipassana), and to support the individual in taking those qualities into the world.
We actually see Spirit Rock as a living mandala (a circle) whose central inspiration is the Dharma, the deepest truth of life, beyond words and concepts. The outer expressions of the mandala are both reflections of the Dharma and paths leading back to the Dharma. The outer expressions, which are interdependent and support one another, include our programs and trainings in retreats, wise relationship, study, hermitage, service, and spiritual practices, in the world.
The Organization
A paid staff of 26 full- and part-time people run the day-to-day operations of Spirit Rock Meditation Center. Ongoing support from a large and enthusiastic group of volunteers is vital to the success of the Center. Residential retreats are staffed by volunteers who, in the spirit of generosity and service, rely on dana (donations) from retreatants to support their work.
A collective of Spirit Rock teachers, deeply trained in the Buddhist practice, develops the Center’s teaching programs, and a 22-member volunteer Board of Directors is the central decision-making body for Spirit Rock. The work of the Board is supported by a number of committees. The Board and all committees of Spirit Rock operate by a basic belief that the Dharma can be understood and practiced by all.
Contact
Telephone: 415-488-0164
Fax: 415-488-1025
Email: SRMC@spiritrock.org (General inquiries, Registration)
Mailing Address: PO Box 169, Woodacre, CA 94973
We are located at 5000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Woodacre, west Marin.
Our office hours are 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday.
Voice mail information is available 24/7.
To reach Spirit Rock, call 415-488-0164. When you hear the recorded greeting that begins, "Hello, and welcome to Spirit Rock Center…," press the number of the extension you want to reach, and your call will be transferred immediately.
You can always press 0 for the front office's help in directing your call or to leave a message. The Front Office is staffed, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. Messages left on the weekend will be returned on Monday.
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