Committing to Our Practice

A Half-Day Retreat with Matthew Brensilver

Sunday, March 21st

8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Santa Monica

The more you sense the rareness and value of your own life, the more you realize that how you use it, how you manifest it, is all your responsibility. We face such a big task so, naturally, such a person sits down for a while. It's not an intended action, it's a natural action. ~Kobun Chino 

Rather than being an exotic technique, meditation practice is a simple commitment we make not to abandon our heart. During our morning together, we'll enjoy the power of community to help us deepen this intention.   There will be some instructions but the day will be held primarily in silence.  Please join us. 

Cost: No Fee ~ donations only

No registration needed ~ just show up…

Matthew Brensilver began practice with Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. Since 2003, he has studied vipassana with Shinzen Young, who trained him as a meditation facilitator. He holds a master’s degree in clinical social work and has done psychotherapy with adolescents, adults and families and is currently at USC earning a Ph.D. In USC's Office of Religious Life, he serves as a Religious Director, responsible for guiding the Buddhist Meditation Organization. He has studied and trained with Noah Levine for several years and is deeply indebted to him.