John J. Prendergast, Ph.D. ~ “Emptiness and Fullness” ~ Bay Area Daylong Retreat

The emptier we are, the more we are filled with light. In this meeting we will investigate our willingness as well as our resistance to being no one and no-thing. When we see and feel through the emptiness of the separate self-construct, we discover the fullness of Being. Nothing essential is lost in this profound process of letting go and discovery, of death and rebirth.

This gathering will include a talk, guided and silent periods of meditation, experiential conversations and dyadic inquiries.

John Prendergast, Ph.D is a spiritual teacher, retired psychotherapist, and retired Adjunct Professor of Psychology at CIIS, well known for his pioneering work in integrating non-dual wisdom and psychotherapy. He studied with the European sage Jean Klein for many years, as well as with Adyashanti, who gave him dharma transmission in 2023. He is the author of The Deep Heart (2019), In Touch (2015), and a new book, Your Deepest Ground: A Guide to Embodied Spirituality (March, 2025) from Sounds True.

www.listeningfromsilence.com
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There will be a 2 hour break for lunch.
Please bring your own lunch, or feel free to go into town to one of the restaurants or to Good Earth Natural Foods.

Pre-registration for In-Person event is required, as space is limited.
Registration for In-Person event closes at Midnight on Dec. 12th
Suggested donation: $75
(Any amount acceptable. No one turned away for lack of funds.)

REGISTER

For inquiries contact LocalEvents@opencirclecenter.org

Location:
The meeting will be held at a private home in the Fairfax hills, with views of Mount Tam and hiking trails. Address and directions will be provided upon registration.

If you have symptoms of a viral infection, or have had a recent
Covid exposure or positive test, please stay home out of consideration for others.