Reciprocity with the Elements: Daylong Retreat with Karen Waconda-Lewis

Saturday, May 16th, 2026

6:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Price: $30-$60

Santa Fe, NM (See description for specific location.)

LOCATION: Mountain Cloud Zen Center, 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail

At the core of our Ecodharma practice is healing our relationship with ourselves and Mother Earth, and remembering that we are One with the Earth and all its beings. Essential to this process is acknowledging the land, its history, and present, asking permission to be here, and delving into the reciprocity that always exists, right here.

In this Zazenkai (Day of Practice), Karen Waconda-Lewis will share her wisdom on permission and reciprocity, drawing from Buddhist teachings and her lineage of Native Medicine from Laguna Pueblo. She’ll guide us through a specific contemplative practice for building a relationship with each of the four elements: Air, Fire, Water, and Earth.

We’ll practice turning outward during our practice, learning to listen to the elements and to respond to their outpouring of support in each moment.

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