Upcoming Events

The world exists independent of human thought, but it is seen through the lenses of the mind. To understand the world we inhabit, we must clarify and engage our perceptions, refusing the temptation to turn away and create false abstracts that appear to offer us an easier existence.

This stimulating group will meet once each month to discuss books written by speakers scheduled to present at the institute. We request that you come having read the month’s book. Be prepared to bring your curiosity and contribute your insights.

On March 8th, 2012, we'll discuss PERSEVERANCE by

This renowned, intensive two-day workshop for couples, married or unmarried, provides the insights and methods needed to discover the joyous, and even spiritual, potential that awaits us in a committed relationship.

Perseverance is the capacity to keep going long after the passion for our work has dissipated. It is a continuous and conscious choice not  to give up, no matter how difficult the circumstances.  The Chinese character for perseverance

This retreat is based on Mark’s New York Times #1 bestseller The Book of Awakening, which Oprah Winfrey chose as one of her “Ultimate Favorite Things.” The book has been translated into more than twenty languages.