workshop Rhinebeck, NY

From Doing to Being

Effortless Meditation & the Lost Art of Doing Less

Dates

Oct 9–11, 2026

Tuition

Member: $355.00

Standard: $395.00

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Discover the art of doing less and how ancient Tibetan wisdom and modern neuroscience reveal a natural state of ease, clarity, and presence beneath the busyness of life.

Cortland Dahl discusses how we have perfected the "art of doing," in the Western world, but the "art of being" seems somehow completely lost.

In a world defined by endless to-do lists, constant notifications, and a relentless pace, many of us have forgotten how to truly rest. We move from one task to the next, rarely pausing long enough to feel at ease in our own minds. This retreat offers an antidote to that exhaustion—a chance to rediscover the simple joy of being. Through the practice of effortless meditation, you learn how to release striving, soften inner tension, and rest in a natural awareness that is always available beneath the noise of daily life.

Drawing from both modern neuroscience and ancient Tibetan wisdom, Dr. Cortland Dahl and Kasumi Kato guide you through the science and art of effortless awareness—how this shift from doing to being nourishes body and mind, opens creativity, and reveals an inner reservoir of calm and clarity. Together, you explore simple yet profound ways to bring this presence into daily life: rituals for slowing down, mindful ways to relate in conversation and work, and methods to find rest even in moments of stress.

The weekend includes guided meditation sessions, practical teachings, and open dialogue. Whether you're an experienced meditator or entirely new to the practice, you discover how to shift from "doing" to "being"—not as an escape, but as a doorway to more presence, joy, and balance in your life.

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Workshop begins Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Workshop Rhinebeck, NY

Oct 9–11, 2026

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  • Cortland Dahl

    Cortland Dahl

    Cortland Dahl, PhD, is a scientist, author, and meditation teacher who has practiced meditation for...

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    Kasumi Kato

    Kasumi Kato is a long-time educator and meditation teacher who teaches Tergar’s Meditation Teacher...