“I had serious doubts going into this retreat about how meeting virtually, on a Zoom platform, could be satisfying or even interesting for a whole week. How could it possibly compare to the experience of being face to face with my teacher and the other students on this path? I can honestly say that I was blown away by what unfolded. The sense of connection among the group was greater than I imagined it ever could have been. I felt held and transformed by the teachings, by John and by the group itself. There is a Deeper Intelligence at work here, and once again, all I have to do is say "yes" and get out of the way.

*By the way, I am deeply impressed with John's new body of work. I find that his new approach has beautifully integrated everything he has learned in all the many different modalities he has studied. Years of personal practice, dedication to lineage, study and development of technique are extremely evident in these teachings. His instructions are simple, accessible, fresh, and incredibly potent. Thank you John, for bringing everything you have and everything you are to us each and every time we sit together..”

— T. L. from Durham, North Carolina

“My time with John always feels sacred. I am so grateful for the space we continue to share together, over the years both in person and virtually. John always gives me new tools to find inner strength and develop an ever deeper wisdom to trust both the Universe and myself. I loved the retreat and welcome any chance we have to do it again in an online community. The hours literally flew by....”
Xoxo

— B.C. from Durham.

“Sitting with a group is a powerful experience. So, of course, I wondered about the effectiveness of an online retreat. After experiencing the online version, I would say that it was uniquely effective - and really useful - in aso many of ways I hadn’t seen coming. If a student is truly connected to his/her teacher then the transmission is arguably occurring all of the time. The transmission is what isn’t said…In an 'unintended consequences' sort of way, sitting together in the same space kind of reifies or reinforces - the need for a physical connection. You have to be present to get it. Sitting online does the opposite. It promotes - and ultimately demonstrates - the fact that we "are spiritual beings having a human experience" and not the other way around.

The sense of transmission I just experienced in this brief online program was as powerful as any I have ever experienced from any teacher including the Karmapa. The Dharma is the Dharma. Highest truth is highest truth. If one truly understands this and embodies it as John clearly does, then all one has to do is hitch his/her wagon up and hang on for the ride. How lucky we are! See you on the other side..”

— S. K. from Durham, North Carolina

“Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”

— Quote Source