Spirit Rock Meditation Center

Gregory K. Tanaka 

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3 weeks ago

I went to Spirit Rock Meditation Center some years ago and found it a truly racist institution. As a person of color, I found all staff white, stand-offish and downright rude. I once went to the director because I had feinted before breakfast and she blew me off—she did not even offer to set up an appointment to see a nurse. I would strongly recommend that if you are a person of color—or an ally—you not bother going to this retreat site. It is a white enclave that claims to practice tantric Buddhism but instead acts complete... read more

Ke Wi 

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3 months ago

The experience here used to be so much better before the pandemic and before they built the new building. I was excited to see the new meditation Hall but really disappointed to see it packed to the gills with attendees sitting in hard chairs. Gone were the blankets and cushions from the old days. There were a few people sitting on the floor in front but the majority were in very hard chairs. It felt like a very uncomfortable church. It used to be a very authentic place to learn about meditation, but it just feels like a hug... read more