Wise Paths to the Heart gradually unfolds as a journey along different topics:

1. Warmheartedness as a source of well-being explores whether warmheartedness is a source of well-being, with research on the nature of altruism and ethics, and on the biological basis of warmheartedness. We also explore whether it can be trained.

2. To care for yourself to care for others starts by seeing how to take care of oneself, and how taking care of oneself also entails taking care—or connecting—with others.

3. The four immeasurables work with specific aspects of warmheartedness and prosocial attitudes: the four immeasurable qualities of loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity. It also presents how to move from empathy to compassion.

4. Warm heart fitness deepens into the four immeasurables, by exploring their relation with wisdom, and by finding ways to replace afflictions for the four immeasurables.

5. The mind of awakening goes further to explore the possibility of fully developing our potential of warmheartedness and wisdom with the mind of awakening, which aims to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.

6. Alchemy of the heart presents unique and provoking approaches to cultivating such a mind with methods that allow us to gradually replace egoism and self-centeredness for altruism and awareness of others.

Wise Paths to the Heart is the fifth module in the series, Buddhist Mind Science: Activating Your Potential, an FPMT introductory course.

Meals are included with all onsite lodging and commuter registrations.

Retreat Schedule

Friday,  August 21

• 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm: Check-In 
• 5:45 pm – 6:00 pm: Welcome talk in Dining room 
• 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Dinner 
• 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Teaching

Saturday, August 22

• 8:00 am – 9:00 am: Breakfast
• 9:00 am – 10:30 am: Teaching
• 10:30 am – 11:00 am: Break
• 11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Teaching
• 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Lunch
• 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Teaching
• 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Break
• 4:30 – 6:00 pm: Teaching
• 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Dinner
• 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Teaching

Sunday, August 23

• 8:00 am – 9:00 am: Breakfast
• 9:00 am – 10:30 am: Teaching
• 10:30 am – 11:00 pm: Break
• 11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Teaching
• 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Lunch (End of Retreat)

** Please note schedule is subject to change **

Lodging and Meals

​​During the retreat, we provide various lodging options to accommodate different preferences. Meals are included with in-person attendance. We have a variety of lodging available to make your stay comfortable. 

We will do our best to cater to additional requirements outside of this. Please contact [email protected] to communicate your specific requirements; as much notice as possible is greatly appreciated.

Room Options

Single: Ideal for those who need privacy, each room has an ensuite bathroom. Please note single rooms are limited and book out quickly.

Double: Ideal for those who like to have a bit more privacy, but have the convenience of being close to everything at the main campus. Each double room has an ensuite bathroom. You would be sharing this room with one other person. 

Shared: If you prefer a more communal setting, we have shared dormitories available. These dormitories provide a cost-effective option for participants who enjoy the camaraderie and interaction with fellow retreat attendees. Each dorm has an ensuite bathroom.

Tent Platforms: For those who enjoy a closer connection with nature, we offer tent platforms where you can set up your own tent. Wake up to the sounds of birds chirping, and immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings. Please note we have 2 tent platforms at the Wish Fulfilling Temple. Tents and camping gear are not provided.

Additional Nights

You are most welcome to add an extra night to your stay 1 day before the retreat starts and 1 day after the retreat ends. Please note that only a continental breakfast is included with additional nights. You will need to arrange your own lunch and dinner before or after the retreat starts. 

Commuters

Please note that meals are included in your program costs.

How to Get Here

Access to LMB is via a small, winding road (Prescott Road) which we share with numerous neighbors. As you are driving to our property, please turn on your headlights, go slowly, and be prepared to pull over to the side when you meet oncoming traffic.

Closest Airports

The nearest airports to LMB are San Francisco (~1.5 hours away) and San Jose (~1 hour away). To reach LMB from either of these airports, you can use a rideshare app (Uber, Lyft, etc.) or a shuttle service (Early Bird Airport Shuttle Service). Expect to pay $100 – $150 from San Francisco or $60 – $80 from San Jose using a rideshare app. LMB is unable to offer assistance in helping you get to or from the center. Please make your own arrangements.

Cancellation Policy

Overnight Guests

If you cancel more than 2 weeks before the retreat begins, a full refund will be issued minus a $20 cancellation fee. If you cancel less than 2 weeks before the retreat begins, a 50% refund will be issued. If you cancel less than 1 week before the retreat begins, no refund will be issued.

Commuters

If you cancel more than 2 weeks before the retreat begins, a full refund will be issued minus a $20 cancellation fee. If you cancel less than 1 week before the retreat begins, a 50% refund will be issued.