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Gesture of Balance - ONLINE Book Club

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35755 Hauser Bridge Rd. Cazadero, CA 95421 United States
Date
August 1 - 29, 2026

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Join Senior Student and Teacher, Rosalyn White, to discover your inner strength and peace in the midst of a challenging world.

Online Book Club
Gesture of Balance  by Tarthang Tulku
Saturdays, August 1-29, 2026 from 10:00-11:00 am PT



Gesture of Balance presents topics relevant to daily life that turn the mind to the Dharma: the truths of impermanence; honesty, the starting point for change; taking responsibility; awakening compassion; relaxation and meditation; and discovering and experiencing the natural state of mind.

This bestseller has been used in college classrooms to introduce fundamental Buddhist topics, practices, and perspectives on common human problems. Individuals of any spiritual background can turn to Gesture for comfort and inspiration at difficult junctures of their lives. Gesture can also be reflected upon systematically, paragraph by paragraph, page by page, chapter by chapter, and returned to again and again, each time with greater benefit. Taken to heart, nurtured in the quietude of meditation, these simple statements will open ever richer dimensions of meaning.


This book speaks to us like a good friend, offering ways to clear away confusion, strengthen self-confidence, and brighten our lives with meaning and joy.

Our weekly session will include:

Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga
Meditation practices
Lively discussions of the concepts in the book



You can purchase the book at Dharma Publishing, but you donʻt need a book to join our sessions.

Customer Reviews

4.96 out of 5.0 average rating

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Peaceful joyful balanced retreat
The center is beautifully tucked away in the coastal mountains among redwoods, with kind and excellent staff, homey cabins, and overall peaceful energy that feels like a cloud from heaven on earth.

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Beautiful and comfortable
Ratna Ling is a perfect setting for a retreat. The accommodations are comfortable and spacious. The food was delicious and plentiful. My only disappointment was the lemon bars; why vegan? The food is vegetarian with plenty of cheese, butter, and eggs present. Sure, there were some vegan options alongside, but no need to destroy lemon bars in such a tragic way :( you can surely offer up fruit as a vegan pairing. Lost a star in that move.

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Spring Awakening
The retreat with yoga teacher Clare was superb. There was nothing lacking. I have been to Ratna Ling before and had the same sense of calm and joy I experienced the last time I was there 15 years ago. Being in this beautiful environment has balanced me so I am more able to cope with some of the tragedies occurring in the world today. .

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Amazing paradise of a retreat center
When I drove up to the center I felt as though I had dropped into a little paradise. Surrounded by prayer flags and Stupas I felt a wave of calm come over me. And that only intensified over the 3 days. Everything about it was perfection. The rooms were spacious and airy and beautifully designed. The food was so healthy and delicious. The staff was exceptional. Constantly checking to make sure we were OK. And the best part was the yoga with Nikki Estrada. I wish I could go back every weekend.

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The most fabulous retreat center
The cabins are spectacular !
Food is amazing!
I have been to many , many retreat centers including Esalen and Ratna Ling wins the prize!!!

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