August

Aug 2
First Mondays at the Whidbey Institute at Chinook
Join us on the Chinook Lands for a quiet day of rest, reflection and renewal.
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Theme: Deepening the Practice of Delight - Annette Andrews-Lux
Fee: $45 for the day.

Aug 3
Meditation Open House
The 1st Tuesday of every month
7-8:30pm, the Sanctuary
Come learn Mindfulness/Awareness meditation and join others in practice. Meditation instruction is offered free of charge and will introduce the practices of Shamatha ("calm-abiding") and Vipashyana ("Insight") meditation. These practices are foundational for cultivating both peaceful stability of mind and a greater understanding of our lives.
Howard M. Aposhyan is a senior student of the Tibetan teacher and meditation master the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche. A practitioner for 20 years, he has taught meditation at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado.
Call 360-321-4284 or visit www.nalandabodhi.org for more information.

Aug 4
Sacred Movement
First Wednesday of every month - Sanctuary - 9:30am 10:30am
August Feature: Emily Day - Dancing on Sacred Ground
Come move in the sacred space of the Sanctuary. Donations encouraged. Whidbey Institute would like to express deep gratitude to the practitioners for the donation of their time to support the care of this beloved space.

Aug 6
Taize in the Sanctuary, First Friday of every month, 7 p.m.
Taize is a contemporary monastic Christian community in France that has inspired many throughout the world to gather around a cross on Friday evenings to chant and pray for peace. The simplicity of the service, music, silence, candle-lighting and prayer has appealed to individuals of all ages and to churches across many denominations. The Institute Sanctuary and surrounding forest is a beautiful meditative setting for such prayer.

Aug 14
Growing Groceries Series
9:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Fee: $15 Scholarships available
Bayview High School
The last plantings, and gearing up for cover crops.

Aug 29
Opening to the Tradition of Céile Dé
With Fionn tulach www.ceilede.co.uk/tachings.htm
Farmhouse - 10am to 5 pm - Fee TBD
This Day of teachings is offered to any of you who are interested in the Tradition, but may also be of interest to those who have walked this Path a while and would like to revisit, or may indeed have missed some of the foundational teachings.
In our day together, we will:

- Learn about some of Céile Dé's contemplative practices
- Explore some of the historical, semi-historical and mythological origins of the Tradition
- Hear some of the philosophy of the Tradition
- Learn about The Holy-days (called 'The Nine Heights') and how the Tradition works with
   them esoterically for inner transformation
- Work with ancient Gaelic sacred Chants
- And more... if we have the time...

For more information: Paula Kerby 360.221.2123 - email: synodofwhidbey@gmail.com Dierdre Sherman, Sioban Lanigan
www.ceilede.co.uk for more information on the Ceile De or Fionn

30 Aug - 3 September
Immradi Senchas: A Word-Voyage Around the Old Lore, With Fionn tulach www.ceilede.co.uk/tachings.htm
Farmhouse - Times TBD - Fee TBD
This residential workshop is an opportunity to explore and absorb the transformational teachings of the Céile Dé as well as reviewing some aspects of the tradition that have been taught in previous years (newcomers who have attended the previous day's introductory teachings are very welcome). To help intensify the experience, much of the gathering, between teaching sessions and devotional practices, will be held in silence. There will be time to walk in the beautiful grounds of our venue. There will also be regular meditative practices each day. The Céile Dé Path exists for people who desire deep involvement in a spiritual life that is rooted in Christ consciousness, the Land, and the Celtic Tradition. This retreat is for people who wish to dedicate themselves to inner transformation through a disciplined esoteric and devotional path opening to mystical union. It is for people who understand that a spiritual life is not about having "beliefs" or "dogma"; rather, it is about moving beyond the boundaries of conditioned thinking toward that infinite consciousness called Imbas Forasnai - The Great Knowledge that Illuminates. ONGOING COMMUNITY: Retreatants will have the opportunity to consider further, ongoing teachings and practices within dedicated local groups that offer a powerful container for those who seek a path that invites commitment and openness to real inner change.
For more information: Paula Kerby 360.221.2123
email: synodofwhidbey@gmail.com www.ceilede.co.uk for more information on the Ceile De

September

30 Aug - 3 September
Immradi Senchas: A Word-Voyage Around the Old Lore, With Fionn tulach www.ceilede.co.uk/tachings.htm
Farmhouse - Times TBD - Fee TBD

This residential workshop is an opportunity to explore and absorb the transformational teachings of the Céile Dé as well as reviewing some aspects of the tradition that have been taught in previous years (newcomers who have attended the previous day's introductory teachings are very welcome). To help intensify the experience, much of the gathering, between teaching sessions and devotional practices, will be held in silence. There will be time to walk in the beautiful grounds of our venue. There will also be regular meditative practices each day. The Céile Dé Path exists for people who desire deep involvement in a spiritual life that is rooted in Christ consciousness, the Land, and the Celtic Tradition. This retreat is for people who wish to dedicate themselves to inner transformation through a disciplined esoteric and devotional path opening to mystical union. It is for people who understand that a spiritual life is not about having "beliefs" or "dogma"; rather, it is about moving beyond the boundaries of conditioned thinking toward that infinite consciousness called Imbas Forasnai - The Great Knowledge that Illuminates. ONGOING COMMUNITY: Retreatants will have the opportunity to consider further, ongoing teachings and practices within dedicated local groups that offer a powerful container for those who seek a path that invites commitment and openness to real inner change.
For more information: Paula Kerby 360.221.2123
email: synodofwhidbey@gmail.com www.ceilede.co.uk for more information on the Ceile De

Sept 3
Taize in the Sanctuary, First Friday of every month, 7 p.m.
Taize is a contemporary monastic Christian community in France that has inspired many throughout the world to gather around a cross on Friday evenings to chant and pray for peace. The simplicity of the service, music, silence, candle-lighting and prayer has appealed to individuals of all ages and to churches across many denominations. The Institute Sanctuary and surrounding forest is a beautiful meditative setting for such prayer.

Sept 7
Meditation Open House
The 1st Tuesday of every month
7-8:30pm, the Sanctuary
Come learn Mindfulness/Awareness meditation and join others in practice. Meditation instruction is offered free of charge and will introduce the practices of Shamatha ("calm-abiding") and Vipashyana ("Insight") meditation. These practices are foundational for cultivating both peaceful stability of mind and a greater understanding of our lives.
Howard M. Aposhyan is a senior student of the Tibetan teacher and meditation master the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche. A practitioner for 20 years, he has taught meditation at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado.
Call 360-321-4284 or visit www.nalandabodhi.org for more information.

Sept 11
Growing Groceries Series
9:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Fee: $15 Scholarships available
Bayview High School

Can it be summer just a little longer?

Sept 13
First Mondays at the Whidbey Institute at Chinook
Join us on the Chinook Lands for a quiet day of rest, reflection and renewal.
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Theme: A Fruitful Harvest - Corrine Bayley
Fee: $45 for the day.

Sept 26
Practical Herbal Healing, with Kumudini Shoba
Flowing into the beginning of a new cycle
Sunday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fee: $25

We'll be hands-on out in the herb garden gaining practical knowledge of herbs: identifying, planting, cultivating and harvesting. Kumudini will also be teaching how to best capture their healing essences throughout the season.

Dress for gardening outdoors! We'll provide gloves and tools.

October

Oct 1
Taize in the Sanctuary, First Friday of every month, 7 p.m.
Taize is a contemporary monastic Christian community in France that has inspired many throughout the world to gather around a cross on Friday evenings to chant and pray for peace. The simplicity of the service, music, silence, candle-lighting and prayer has appealed to individuals of all ages and to churches across many denominations. The Institute Sanctuary and surrounding forest is a beautiful meditative setting for such prayer.

Oct 4
First Mondays at the Whidbey Institute at Chinook
Join us on the Chinook Lands for a quiet day of rest, reflection and renewal.
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Theme: Letting Go - Cathy Whitmire
Fee: $45 for the day.

Oct 5
Meditation Open House
The 1st Tuesday of every month
7-8:30pm, the Sanctuary
Come learn Mindfulness/Awareness meditation and join others in practice. Meditation instruction is offered free of charge and will introduce the practices of Shamatha ("calm-abiding") and Vipashyana ("Insight") meditation. These practices are foundational for cultivating both peaceful stability of mind and a greater understanding of our lives.
Howard M. Aposhyan is a senior student of the Tibetan teacher and meditation master the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche. A practitioner for 20 years, he has taught meditation at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado.
Call 360-321-4284 or visit www.nalandabodhi.org for more information.

Oct 9
Growing Groceries Series
9:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Fee: $15 Scholarships available
Bayview High School

Getting your garden ready for next season.

Oct 21-23
POWERS OF LEADERSHIP
Meeting the Challenges of the New Commons
A Distinctive Seasonal Leadership Retreat Cycle led by Craig Fleck and Stephanie Ryan
with Diana Gale, Kurt Hoelting, Larry Daloz & Sharon Parks

2010-2011 CYCLE - October 21-23, 2010 January 13-15, 2011 April 7-9 , 2011 June 16-18, 2011
All retreats are THURSDAY evening through SATURDAY afternoon. We welcome your interest in the next cycle. Contact us if you have any questions or would like to apply.

November

Nov 1
First Mondays at the Whidbey Institute at Chinook
Join us on the Chinook Lands for a quiet day of rest, reflection and renewal.
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Theme: Growing in Gratefulness - Elizabeth Guss
Fee: $45 for the day.

Nov 2
Meditation Open House
The 1st Tuesday of every month
7-8:30pm, the Sanctuary
Come learn Mindfulness/Awareness meditation and join others in practice. Meditation instruction is offered free of charge and will introduce the practices of Shamatha ("calm-abiding") and Vipashyana ("Insight") meditation. These practices are foundational for cultivating both peaceful stability of mind and a greater understanding of our lives.
Howard M. Aposhyan is a senior student of the Tibetan teacher and meditation master the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche. A practitioner for 20 years, he has taught meditation at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado.
Call 360-321-4284 or visit www.nalandabodhi.org for more information.

Nov 5
Taize in the Sanctuary, First Friday of every month, 7 p.m.
Taize is a contemporary monastic Christian community in France that has inspired many throughout the world to gather around a cross on Friday evenings to chant and pray for peace. The simplicity of the service, music, silence, candle-lighting and prayer has appealed to individuals of all ages and to churches across many denominations. The Institute Sanctuary and surrounding forest is a beautiful meditative setting for such prayer.

Nov 17
The Open Path Training 2010 - 2011 - Ten-Month Trainings in Nondual Awareness with Pir Elias Amidon
Seminar 1: 7pm Nov 17 to 4pm Nov 21 2010
Seminar 2: 7pm March 16 to 4pm March 20, 2011
Seminar 3: 7pm August 24 to 4pm August 28, 2011

The intention of the ten-month Open Path Training is to introduce you to the direct experience of pure awareness, free from religious interpretations and obligations. If you have any questions about the training or would like and application please got to www.sufiway.org or email openpath@sufiway.org.


December

Dec 3
Taize in the Sanctuary, First Friday of every month, 7 p.m.
Taize is a contemporary monastic Christian community in France that has inspired many throughout the world to gather around a cross on Friday evenings to chant and pray for peace. The simplicity of the service, music, silence, candle-lighting and prayer has appealed to individuals of all ages and to churches across many denominations. The Institute Sanctuary and surrounding forest is a beautiful meditative setting for such prayer.

Dec 6
First Mondays at the Whidbey Institute at Chinook
Join us on the Chinook Lands for a quiet day of rest, reflection and renewal.
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Theme: Waiting and Dreaming in the Dark - Cathy Whitmire
Fee: $45 for the day.

Dec 7
Meditation Open House
The 1st Tuesday of every month, 7-8:30pm, the Sanctuary
Come learn Mindfulness/Awareness meditation and join others in practice. Meditation instruction is offered free of charge and will introduce the practices of Shamatha ("calm-abiding") and Vipashyana ("Insight") meditation. These practices are foundational for cultivating both peaceful stability of mind and a greater understanding of our lives.
Howard M. Aposhyan is a senior student of the Tibetan teacher and meditation master the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche. A practitioner for 20 years, he has taught meditation at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado.
Call 360-321-4284 or visit www.nalandabodhi.org for more information.