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Buddhist Insights into Living & Dying, Energy Massage, and Qigong

Program Number: 8408RJ
Start and End Dates:
3/24/2013 - 3/29/2013; 9/22/2013 - 9/27/2013;
Duration: 5 nights
Location: Santa Cruz, California
Price starting at: $652.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type: Multi-Topic; Health & Fitness; Philosophy & Religion
Meals: 15; 5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners    
Meal Options: Vegetarian; Gluten Free    

Activity Particulars

Short walking distances between accommodation, meeting rooms and dining room. Hilly terrain, uneven ground in places, some stairs to dining room.



Coordinated by Land of Medicine Buddha.



Tibetan Buddhist Insights: Life, Aging, Death

This popular program presents age-old secrets rooted in the wisdom of the Buddha. Proven methods help the mind find peace and fill the heart with joy. Learn how to live, age and die gracefully without fear, with peace of mind and without regret.



Energy Massage: Stimulation and Regeneration

Experience the health benefits of touch, including increased circulation, improved range of motion and movement, and nurturing of self and others. Learn practical massage and acupressure techniques for maximum well-being. Done seated with clothes on.



Energy Building And Flexibility Through Qi Gong

Discover the wellspring of "chi" that flows through your body. Activate and harmonize this life energy with gentle physical movements, mindful breathing and increased awareness. Strengthen your energy for a healthy body and happy mind.




Santa Cruz

On the north side of Monterey Bay, 74 miles south of San Francisco, Santa Cruz is a peaceful, beachside community with an offbeat spirit, a penchant for the eccentric, and a colorful boardwalk that is one of the last of its kind on the West Coast.
Accommodations
Retreat center on 170 acres of redwood forest and meadowland. Private baths, sauna, outdoor pool and massage therapy available. No smoking or alcohol on-site. Delicious organic vegetarian cuisine. Exquisite temples, prayer wheels, and bell on-site.
Meals and Lodgings
   Land of Medicine Buddha
  Soquel, CA 5 nights
 Land of Medicine Buddha
Type: Conference Center
  Description: A beautiful mountain retreat in California's wonderful redwood forest. Situated in 170 acres in Soquel, just south of Santz Cruz, and adjoining 10,000 acres of state forest, our physical location provides a perfect space for guests to relax and connect to their spiritual inner being.
  Contact info: 5800 Prescott Road
Soquel, CA 95073 USA
phone: 831-462-8383
web: www.landofmedicinebuddha.org
  Room amenities: Simple, comfortable rooms with private bath.
  Facility amenities: Walking and biking trails; unwind in the sauna; massage therapy by appointment, browse the library and bookstore, turn one of three beautiful prayer wheels.
  Smoking allowed: No
  Additional nights prior: $100 single room rate Advanced registration required and depending upon availability. To book extra nights: telephone 831 462 8383 or email : office@medicinebuddha.org Double room rate: $120
  Check in time: 4:00 PM
  Additional nights after: $100 single room rate Advanced registration required and depending upon availability. To book extra nights: telephone 831 462 8383 or email : office@medicinebuddha.org Double room rate: $120
  Check out time: 11:00 AM


Travel Details
  Start of Program:
Arrival/check in between 4 and 5pm. Dinner at 6:00pm followed by Evening Orientation at 7:00 pm. You will be staying at Land of Medicine Buddha that night.
  End of Program:
Check out time is 11:00am. Program ends after Lunch You will be staying at Land of Medicine Buddha the night before.
  Required documents:
The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required. General waiver form
  Parking availability:
Parking is free.
Transportation
To Start of Program
  Location:  Soquel, CA
  Nearest city or town:  Santa Cruz, California
  Nearest highway: Highway 1
  Nearest airport:  San Jose Airport
  From End of Program
  Location: Soquel, CA
    (Additional transportation information same as above)
Travel Details
 

San Jose

 

From Airport

 
 

Service:

 

Commercial Van/Shuttle
Santa Cruz Experience
phone: 831-421-9883
Advanced Reservations Required

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

$55
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

one hour 
   

Santa Cruz Experience - door to door $55 one way, $10 each additional passenger to/from San Jose airport $85 one way to/from San Francisco airport. $10 each additional passenger Rates subject to change.

 

San Jose

 

From Airport

 
 

Service:

 

Taxi
Dave's Cab
phone: 831-818-4099
Advanced Reservations Required

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

$90
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

one hour 
 

Distance:

 

38 miles
   

Dave's Cab: (831) 818-4099 www.davescab.com Owner: Dave Noyes. By appointment, Door-to-Door service. Price for one to three passengers: $90 to/from San Jose Airport $120 to/from San Francisco Airport $140 to/from Oakland Airport

 

Santa Cruz

 

From Bus Terminal

 
 

Service:

 

Taxi
Yellow Cab
phone: 831-462-6053
Advanced Reservations Required

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

$25
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

30 min. 
 

Distance:

 

10 miles
   

from bus terminal on Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz Delux cab 831 462 6053
 

San Jose

 

From Airport

 
 

Service:

 

Commercial Van/Shuttle
Blue Water Sedan & Limos
phone: 800-734-4313
Advanced Reservations Required

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

$93.50 for a 4-passenger sedan. Price can be shared. Senior rate: $88
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

one 
 

Distance:

 

38 miles
   

Door to door service Also goes to/ from San Francisco Cost can be shared
 
Driving Directions
  From Monterey take Highway 1 north bound Exit - Bay/Porter street exit; right on Main St.; go through intersection, stay on Main St.;bear right on Glenhaven: Right on Prescott Rd. Land of Medicine Buddha is at the end of Prescott Rd.
  Highway 17 from San Jose South bound on Highway 1; Exit at Bay/Porter street. Turn left under the freeway; Take first right on Main Street; go through intersection with Soquel Drive: stay on Main Street for another 3/4 mile; bear right on Glenhaven Road: First Right on Prescott Rd. Land of Medicine Buddha is at the end of Prescott Rd.
The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.


Daily Schedule

Day 1: Arrival and Check In/Orientation
(Sunday, March 24)
   
 Arrive To: Arrival/check in between 4 and 5 PM.
 Dinner: Dinner at 6:00 PM.
 Evening: Orientation at 7:00 PM.
   
Accommodations: Land of Medicine Buddha
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Movement Class
(Monday, March 25)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast in the dining room.
 Morning: Experience a Qigong movement class and learn about energy and flexibility. Qigong will move Qi, or vital energy, smoothly through your meridians and bring you to a state of relaxation with gentle physical movements and mindful breathing. Break. Tibetan Buddhist Insights into living aging, dying: Proven meditation methods & ways of thinking help the mind find peace and fill the heart with joy. Includes lecture, meditation and discussion.
 Lunch: Lunch in dining room.
 Afternoon: Free time. Lecture and demonstration on energy massage, for balance and wellness.
 Dinner: Dinner in dining room.
 Evening: Documentary film or lecture.
   
Accommodations: Land of Medicine Buddha
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Movement Class
(Tuesday, March 26)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast in dining room.
 Morning: Movement class (Qi Gong). Break. Tibetan Buddhist Insights into living aging, dying: Proven meditation methods & ways of thinking help the mind find peace and fill the heart with joy. Includes lecture, meditation and discussion.
 Lunch: Lunch in dining room.
 Afternoon: Free time. Lecture and demonstration on energy massage, for balance and wellness.
 Dinner: Dinner in dining room.
 Evening: Documentary film or lecture.
   
Accommodations: Land of Medicine Buddha
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Movement Class
(Wednesday, March 27)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast in dining room.
 Morning: Movement class (Qi Gong). Break. Buddhist Insights: includes lecture, meditation and discussion.
 Lunch: Lunch in dining room.
 Afternoon: Free time. Buddhist Insights: includes lecture, meditation and discussion.
 Dinner: Dinner in dining room.
 Evening: Music Evening
   
Accommodations: Land of Medicine Buddha
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Movement Class
(Thursday, March 28)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast in dining room.
 Morning: Movement class (Qi Gong). Break. Buddhist Insights: includes lecture, meditation and discussion.
 Lunch: Lunch in dining room.
 Afternoon: Free time. Nutrition: healing with wholefoods, balancing blood sugar, and heart health.
 Dinner: Dinner in dining room.
 Evening: Documentary film or lecture.
   
Accommodations: Land of Medicine Buddha
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Buddhist Insights lecture & Meditation/ Departure
(Friday, March 29)
   
 Depart From: Program ends at after lunch
 Breakfast: Breakfast in dining room.
 Morning: Buddhist Insights: includes lecture, meditation and discussion. Qigong.
 Lunch: Program ends at 1:30pm
   
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Free Time Opportunities
  
  Soquel, CA Santa Cruz
Miles of beaches. State parks. For additional information, visit www.santacruz.org
  Capitola
Art Galleries, beach and wharf, dining, begonia garden, walks. For additional information, visit www.capitolachamber.com
  Land of Medicine Buddha
Beautiful grounds for hiking and taking photographs. For additional information, visit landofmedicinebuddha.org
Important information about your itinerary: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date. The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.

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