No Hope, No Fear Part 1: Spiritual Materialism with Frank Berliner

Learn to live with an unflinching awareness, rather than avoidance, of the unending dance between hope and fear. We will explore the life and work of Chögyam Trungpa and its application to our own spiritual journey.

If we look honestly at our life, we can see it is pervaded by an unending dance between hope and fear. We cannot escape this realization without pulling the wool over our eyes. The teachings of Shambhala invite us to live with an unflinching awareness of this truth, rather than look for a path that will somehow avoid it. They give us the profound message that there is no way out, only a way in and through.

In a series of four seminars, we will study this theme as it recurs throughout the work and life of Chögyam Trungpa, exploring its practical application to our own spiritual journey through meditation practice (including the Sadhana of Mahamudra), lectures, group discussion and poetry reading. You may participate in any or all of these four programs.

Part 2: Mindfulness and Space will be held May 26-28, 2006.
Part 3: Warrior Heart will be held in September 2006.
Part 4: Sacred Wisdom will be held in November 2006.


Frank Berliner is a core faculty member at Naropa University, where he teaches Buddhist and Western humanistic psychology. A long-standing student of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, he has served as national director for Shambhala Training. He maintains a private practice as a psychotherapist and organizational consultant in Boulder, Colorado.

Extend Your Stay. We are offering a 25% housing discount for additional nights. Come early and relax before your program starts or stay an extra day or more after this program to savor your retreat experience.

Please arrive between 2 and 5pm on Friday, February 10. Program ends with lunch at 12:30pm on Sunday, February 12. View Detailed Program Information.