Awakening Confidence through Windhorse Meditation

Online Retreat

Saturday, August 23, 2025

10am-4:30pm ET

(Break 12:30-1:30pm)

via Zoom

"Windhorse is highly related to the Buddhist concept of bodhicitta, or “awakened mind” (also referred to as “awakened heart,” because the metaphorical heart and mind are often interchangeable in Buddhist philosophy). Present in both Tantric Buddhism and the Shambhala tradition, it operates on the premise of a power that comes from meeting the forces of life with a tender, brave heart.”

From Confidence by Ethan Nichtern

In this day-long meditation retreat, we’ll explore how ancient Buddhist wisdom can help us meet the challenges of modern life with confidence and compassion. Senior Buddhist teacher and acclaimed author, Ethan Nichtern, will guide us through Windhorse meditation practices and other teachings from his latest Nautilus gold medal-winning book, Confidence: Holding Your Seat through Life’s Eight Worldly Winds. While the depth of retreat helps us settle in, these practices are perfectly designed as short, accessible meditations for working with difficult emotions and obstacles and preparing for the difficult situations that life inevitably throws at us.