Sangha

Sangha, or community is vital to our realization and embodiment of true nature in daily life. Everyone is a facet of our inherent unity, a mirror that reflects back the infinite ways that oneness manifests itself. Through community we are able to recognize and heal the myriad ways in which we’ve split ourself into separate parts. When we are finally able to see ourself in everyone, and everything, we are truly living the nondual teachings.

Center of Timeless Being

The Center of Timeless Being (CTB) is founded on the understanding that self-inquiry (svâdhyâya), teachings (sâdhana), service (seva) and community (sângha) are inseparable ingredients that support us in awakening to our true nature.

Sângha, or community is vital to our realization of true nature in every moment of daily life. In essence, everyone and everything is a facet of our inherent timeless unity. We are each a mirror that reflects back the infinite ways that oneness manifests itself.

Suffering arises when we believe separation is our sole reality. Through these timeless teachings, through deep self-inquiry, and by coming together in community, we are able to recognize and heal the myriad ways in which we’ve split ourself into separate parts. When we are able to see ourself in everyone—and everything—healing ensues, suffering dissolves, and we truly live the realization of oneness as our fully embodied experience—in every moment, situation and relationship.

CTB is supported through student tuition, donations, grants and the corps of volunteers who help in our day-to-day operations. CTB sponsors retreats, classes, workshops and talks, publishes books and audio/visual materials on nondualism, and engages in research. We are interested in revealing how the timeless teachings of nondualism, such as Yoga Nidra meditation, can assist people in overcoming the myriad of beliefs and issues that give rise to physical and mental suffering, so that all may recognize and live their timeless being, in every moment.

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Community

The Integrative Restoration Institute and its non-dual teachings serve a growing and spiritually united community. We traverse this healing path together.

In order for us to fully welcome the non-dual teachings we need the willing participation of like-minded practitioners. Gatherings, classes and retreats are times to participate and immerse yourself in our community. I hope you will join me at our gatherings as we deepen our sangha of friendship and study.

To learn more about upcoming events, retreats and gatherings, visit our events page.

How Can I Help?

As a non-profit organization, the Center of Timeless Being relies not only on your tax deductible donation, but also very much on the support of volunteers. Volunteer collaborations allow us to expand into new ventures and advance nondual wisdom through practice, community and service. To do this we need your assistance with one-time as well as ongoing tasks. Some of our needs are specific to the Sebastopol office, while other jobs can be done from your home.

Please visit our volunteer opportunities page for more information on how you can help, or download, read and return our Volunteer Opportunities Form (Word doc) and let us know how you would like to participate by calling (707) 876-3380 or emailing kathleen@nondual.org.