Rainbow Community Day of Buddhist Meditation Practice
A Silent In-Person Daylong Retreat 10am - 4pm
Led by Anushka Fernandopulle and John Martin
All who self-identify as LGBTQIA+ & GNC (Gender Non-Conforming) are invited to come together for a day of silent meditation practice in community. This day will support connecting with the natural purity of our own hearts and minds with presence and kindness. There will be Dharma instruction, guided meditations, periods for mindful walking practice, and time for questions and sharing.
This event is taught by SF Insight Dharma Center guiding teachers John Martin (Insight Upper Market) and Anushka Fernandopulle. Both teach at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in the Insight Meditation tradition.
Location: San Francisco Buddhist Center, 37 Bartlett Street San Francisco, CA 94110
Meet the Teachers
Anushka Fernandopulle has trained in the Buddhist tradition in the US, India and Sri Lanka for over 30 years and teaches retreats and workshops around the world. She lives in San Francisco where she has served as a Mayoral appointee on a city commission as well as on many nonprofit boards. Anushka also works as a leadership coach and organizational consultant, influenced by a BA in anthropology/religion from Harvard and an MBA from Yale. She is on the Teachers Council at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. Her teaching is informed by arts, nature, politics, social justice and modern urban life. For more info please see www.anushkaf.org.
John Martin has been devoted to dharma practice since 2001. His practice includes both long retreat practice and an engaged practice in the world. In his teachings, he emphasizes the aliveness of practice in everyday life, as well as the cultivation of the beautiful heart qualities (brahmaviharas). John teaches Vipassana, Metta and LGBTQI-themed meditation retreats. John’s spiritual path has also included volunteer service work, including over 12 years as a hospice volunteer. He serves as the Co-Chair of the Spirit Rock Guiding Teachers Council. Insight Upper Market meets every Monday night from 6:00–7:15 p.m.
Please visit the website to register to receive a weekly email message and the Zoom link for the meeting: InsightUpperMarket.org.