Shelter in the Storm: 

FAQs: 

Is this practice series open to all?

Yes, this practice series is open to all levels of experience. Please note that there will be an expectation of preparatory practices that we will share with you before the series begins.

When are the live sessions?

Saturdays, October 11th- November 8th, 1:00 - 4:00pm ET

This series also includes additional & optional drop-in practice sessions with Practice Mentors to support your integration (Times TBD).

All sessions are virtual on Zoom.
 

What if I can't attend the live session? 

The live sessions will be recorded and posted on the course platform for you to watch later. The recordings will be available indefinitely.

Is there a refund policy? 

Refunds are available prior to October 4th, less a $28 admin fee. Beginning  October 4th, we are not able to issue refunds.

Is there financial assistance available? 

Through the support of those who give at the Pay it Forward level, we have a limited amount of partial scholarships available. Email [email protected] if you are in need of financial assistance. 

If you are able to contribute to our ability to offer scholarships, please express your generosity by (a) choosing the Pay it Forward ticket, or (b) purchase a Standard Ticket and gift it to someone you know (or email [email protected] to designate it as a contribution to anyone who needs a spot).

What does the registration fee support?

Registration fees support Lama Rod and his team for the extensive labor, seen and unseen, and spiritual devotion that allows his work to remain accessible and sustainable. These resources help cover ongoing operational costs, such as the online platforms and services that are used to offer digital programs, team compensation, and the legal and accounting requirements of the United States, as well as physical spaces, materials, and nourishment for events when applicable.

As Lama Rod writes in The New Saints, he seeks to make the tradition of the Buddha relevant to our experiences in the present moment. This means inviting offerings and exchanges that honor the material needs of his energetic presence and livelihood — not in a conditional nor transactional way, but reflecting a tradition of reciprocity and universal balance similar to how you might leave food upon an altar for an ancestor. Giving and receiving are practices that embody the ethic of care that grounds Lama Rod’s work.

Therefore, your registration fees are one of the ways that Lama Rod is sustained so that he can continue his free and by-donation offerings such as Free Radicals, Medicine Buddha, and partnerships with organizations and schools to support their efforts. These offerings reflect our team’s commitment that no one be excluded from the teachings based upon their financial means. Those who register at the Pay-It-Forward price further increase accessibility by making financial assistance possible for those who need scholarships. Barter offerings and work exchanges are also welcome in some instances. Lama Rod believes that we can be well resourced while practicing an anti-capitalist ethic and is deeply grateful to be in a reciprocal relationship with you.

How long will the course materials be available once I register? 

All course modules and resources will be available indefinitely.

Other Questions?

For any other questions about this series, please contact [email protected].