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Introductory Events
The Three Centers of an Embodied Life
Self-understanding is key to spiritual realization. There are three important elements (centers) involved in this exploration: our sensing (belly/body center), feeling (heart center), and knowing (head center). When these three centers are aligned, we experience harmony. This harmony is an expression of our spiritual development. We will be inquiring into these three aspects/centers of the human journey through a short series of classes, looking into our true nature and what is possible in terms of personal development and embodied experience.
This online series is for anyone in the U.S. Pacific Northwest or Western Canada who wants to explore the Diamond Approach, a modern wisdom tradition. It is suitable for students new to the Diamond Approach, and recommended as introductory material for anyone joining Cascadia 5, the new group forming in the region. It will be taught by Anne Hoff and Jamie Baldwin, teachers of the Diamond Approach and lead teachers of Cascadia 5.
The first session is free and may be done as a standalone event. For those continuing, there will be 3 additional classes (2.5 hours each, all online) on the faculties/centers plus a 2-hour “small group” inquiry session (in-person for those in Portland & Seattle, and online for Canada and U.S. outliers).
Schedule in Pacific time:
- Free online intro: 6:30-9:00 pm on Thursday October 23
- Online class sessions: 6:30-9:00 pm on Thursday, October 30, November 6 & 13
- Small group session 6:30-8:30 pm
- in person Portland - Thursday December 4
- in person Seattle - Wednesday December 3
- online for Canada and U.S. outlying areas - Tuesday November 25
Fee: US$180 for US residents, CAD$180 for Canada residents.
Sliding scale available.
More Events
The Unfolding Now - Book Group - Portland
Realizing Your True Nature through the Practice of Presence
Real life is happening in the present moment. What makes it
possible to access the present moment more fully?
The Unfolding Now by Diamond Approach founder A.H. Almaas is a book that explores just that and reveals how our everyday lives are directly connected to spiritual realities. In realizing these truths, we discover deeper fulfillment and richness in our lives. This book group with Jamie Baldwin is an opportunity for people to find out more about the Diamond Approach and to explore the profound art of self-inquiry and what it means to practice presence.
This current book group is now closed to new members and will be finishing in mid-December. If you are interested in future book groups, please contact Jamie Baldwin. Book group meetings include meditation practices of the Diamond Approach, a talk from the readings by the teacher, exercises to inquire into the week's topic, and time for further exploration through questions and discussion.
Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm
Fee: $150 (sliding scale available)
Location:
15962 Boones Ferry R., Suite 100, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
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One-on-One Sessions with a Teacher
Individual Work
In the private-session work done with a Diamond Approach teacher, the student explores their direct experience in an embodied way as the teacher guides and facilitates the inquiry process. Sessions include dialogue as well as breath work and body exploration on a mat. This process of inquiry always takes us toward true nature, no matter the starting point. Students typically do sessions 1-2 times a month.