Walking to Meditation

Walking the tree lined path on the way to meditation at the Sunburst Sanctuary is an experience in itself.  The peaceful walk over bridges and under arbors, surrounded by smells of redwood and pine trees, one begins to feel the peace, presence, and intention of the many seekers who have traveled this path before you.

On a morning when you arrive early take some time to meander off the main path and travel along the winding  walkway, where native plants are growing and giving sustenance to butterflies, hummingbirds, and honey bees. This path will lead you back into the main lodge area where meditations are held almost every day of the week.

I have heard that on a farm, the farmer’s footsteps makes the best fertilizer.  I find that the same is true of meditation centers that seem to be infused with all of the energy and heart of its meditators. When you walk into any church or temple you can feel the prayers and devotion that linger long after the devotees have left the building.

One of the comments that we receive often from visitors to the Sunburst Sanctuary are how peaceful they feel the minute they drive onto the property. The wildlife agree, it seems, the deer no longer bound away when cars drive by, and recently even the foxes, coyotes, and bobcats are seen playing and hunting openly in the fields.