Unity of Tustin as a community is dedicated to the practice of meditation. Attending a silent meditation retreat is an opportunity to dwell in the silence with others also committed to this practice.

What Awaits You at a Silent Meditation Retreat?

In our usual daily life we are constantly caught in chatter and thinking. There may be flashes of insight. Yet a sustained state of being that is open to this insight is gained primarily through meditation.

The intention of meditation is to gradually cultivate a quality of presence that is clear and open. In meditation, awareness becomes increasingly quiet and free of mental noise. We are able to remain in a state of clarity and presence that is no longer disturbed by the arising of appearances, thoughts or feelings. They are recognized as the play of consciousness coming out of emptiness.

As the mind’s pristine nature shines through, it is luminous and free of duality. Our normal dualistic mind evaporates like clouds dissolving back into the blue sky. The veils clear and we open to non-duality, the ground of being.

Silent Meditation Retreats in 2012

The Center for Spiritual Renewal, Montecito, CA

January 17 – January 22

This six day retreat is truly an opportunity to immerse yourself in the Silence and is designed for those who have an established meditation practice.  This retreat will have scheduled sits as well as daily group reflection with sufficient time to experience the exceptional natural beauty and serenity of the grounds.  Rev. Carolyne Mathlin and David Nowe will facilitate this retreat.  Please click here to request more information.