Mondays June 9-August 25, outdoors in Boulder area parks.
And a weekend retreat at RMERC July 31-Aug 3.

Do you love nature and being outside? This group will support and deepen your meditation practice and catalyze spiritual growth. Our meetings, held outside in local parks (under shelters if rain), will be time for deeper connection with nature, our self, and others. Our love of being outdoors and appreciation of beauty will bring us into healing and spiritual realization.

Participants will develop an increased sensitivity and appreciation for being in nature. This leads to a deeper connection with our being, which is really the source of peace and happiness. Direct Path meditation is relaxing into being, rather than trying to make something happen. In this group we will enjoy the Direct Path approach together, outside, where our instinctive love of nature opens our hearts. We realize that love is not something we have to learn, earn, or practice: love is who we are.

All of this will be fostered in an open and supportive group environment. Our meetings include sharing and listening, talks, instruction, meditation, questions and discussion. They are informal, relaxed, and enjoyable; yet honor your most serious intentions for personal and spiritual growth. 

If you are unsure whether the group is for you, please email me to inquire at johannrobbins@comcast.net.

Structured Donation/Dana: The group is offered on a structured donation or dana basis. This is so you can attend within your financial means, and everyone is totally welcome regardless of amount. I am grateful for and rely on your generosity and support. If you would like a guideline, a suggested amount is $500-$750 if you will be attending the retreat, and $300-$500 if not. These suggestions are not a requirement or a limit, and whatever you choose to give is received with gratitude.  Note that retreat room and board is not included and separately paid to RMERC when you register for the retreat. That cost starts around $300 but depends on your lodging choices or camping, and scholarships are available as needed.

Unless arranged otherwise, $100 is due with your application as a non-refundable deposit, and the rest of your Dana pledge is due by the first meeting. 
 
To apply for the group, please download the application here.
 
Johann Robbins has been practicing meditation since the 1970’s, and teaching for the past 16 years. His teachers included Shinzen Young, Eric Kolvig, Joseph Goldstein, Adyashanti, Rupert Spira and Stephen Bodian. His approach is clear, direct, informal, and non-dogmatic.