October 9th- 12th 2025
Mindfulness of Breath (Shravasti) Meditation at DKC Escondido
Ven. Ani Chodron will teach an ancient Technique of Meditation developing Mindfulness of breath, based on Anapanasati Sutta, the origin of which comes from the Buddha. The practice of Mindfulness of breath is revived in the Drikung Kagyu Tradition thanks to efforts of His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang. This course will also include instructions and techniques of His Holiness given in the course of Sarasvati Meditation Retreat to his disciples, and in particular received by Ani Chodron in the teacher’s Sarasvati course she attended in Shravasti India with His Holiness in November 2023. The course also includes a set of Yoga postures and instructions comprised by His Holiness to help clear our channels and chakras, an integral part to achieving results in our mindfulness mediation and in our daily lives. More details are available on the DKC event calendar or DKC blog page.
Retreat Cost: To cover cost for this program and support ongoing DKC programs.
Onsite accommodations available on a first-come/first-served basis. We have a few shared rooms available. There will be 2 to 3 persons per room and designated a ‘male’ or ‘female’ room-share.
We will offer vegetarian meals, with a gluten-free vegetarian option if requested in advance.
Approximate schedule will be 7am to 7pm PT, with core hours from 9am to 6pm. The tentative daily schedule is listed below. The detailed daily schedule will be provided to those who register and may be adjusted as needed during the retreat. We encourage you o please let us know if you have questions or need help to decide about the retreat.
NEW: If you are not able to attend all 4-Days, you may inquire about attending a portion of the retreat, which may be allowed on a case-by-case basis.
All participants will receive the Mindfulness Meditation text which includes the Yoga exercises.
To reserve your space, please use the button below to make a deposit or pay in full. If you have financial limitations, please contact us to see if we are able to offer a ‘sliding scale’ for this retreat.
Registration is required. Please register by October 2nd. If you have financial limitations, you can reach out to us using the registration form for consideration on a sliding scale fee.
$180 for the meditation retreat, including food WITHOUT onsite (room) accommodations
Deposit of $40 to reserve
$280 for the meditation retreat, including food AND ONSITE (room) accommodations
Deposit of $60 to reserve
REGISTER USING THE FORM (on the right). PLEASE ALSO SUBMIT YOUR FEE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT ! YOU CAN MAKE A DEPOSIT TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT.
Special Requests: If you need special assistance, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Tentative schedule may adjust slightly as needed during the retreat.
