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Sitting Down the Bones

 

 

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You might be familiar with Natalie Goldberg through her many books, like the best-selling Writing Down the Bones, or through her writing workshops. But it’s safe to say that you’ve never heard Natalie talk about the teachers and teachings that inspired and formed the foundation for her writing practice quite like she does in this all-new online course. After many decades of a life informed and inspired by the teachings of Zen, Natalie now shares that inspiration directly with you.



 
  
  
 
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About This Course

Students of writing have been learning from Natalie Goldberg for over 50 years. Her first book—Writing Down the Bones—has sold over one million copies since it was published in 1986 and has been translated into 19 languages. Natalie has published 15 books and counting—and her writing workshops both live and online continue to be in high demand. But beyond all the accolades, and underpinning her many successes as a writer and teacher of writing, lies Natalie’s own Zen practice.

As Natalie herself says, “I don’t teach writing—I teach Zen.” In this brand-new course, Natalie takes a deep dive, through story and instruction, into the Zen heart of her own teachings. You can revisit the teachings in this course again and again and always find something new, whether you’re an experienced meditator looking to deepen your practice, a beginner looking for a starting point, or somewhere in between. This course is a complete toolkit for integrating mindfulness and insight into your everyday life.

Whether you’ve been following Natalie’s teachings for decades or are new to her work, you will find illuminating stories and new encouragement here to inspire your own practice. Through this course, you will find yourself drinking from a deep well of lived experience in both creative practice and the practice of Zen.

Please join us for this unique offering from a beloved and best-selling author, inviting us into the heart of her world and expanding our own opportunity for practice and the creative life.

 
 
  
   
  
 
 
 
 

What You Will Explore

In this 11-lesson course, Natalie Goldberg takes you deep into the heart of the Zen practice that first inspired her best-selling Writing Down the Bones and her many books that followed. Although Natalie has been teaching for over four decades, this is her first full-length course to focus directly on the Zen practice and teachings that underpin her own teachings. Join Natalie to explore:

 
 
   
 
 

Stories

Hear Natalie’s enlivening stories about her teachers and adventures over her many years of Zen practice.

 
 

Zen

Discover teachings and writings from Natalie’s teachers, including Katagiri Roshi, Thich Nhat Hanh, Ikkyu, and Dogen Zenji.

 
 
 
 

Writing

Explore your experiences with thoughtful writing topics that support your engagement with your own sitting and walking practice.

 
 

Meditation

Be guided in beginning your own meditation practice if you don’t already have one or deepening your existing practice.

 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 

This Course Includes

This online course includes a rich set of resources designed specifically to support your at-home study and practice.

 
 
   
 
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11 Hours of Brand-New 4K Video Teaching

Experience this intimate set of teachings, newly recorded with Natalie in her hometown of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

 
 
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Live Calls with Natalie Goldberg

Join three live Q&A calls in which Natalie will take your questions from the online course (1:00 p.m. EDT on Saturdays, May 25, June 8, and June 29).

 
 
   
 
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Live Meditation Sessions

Join your fellow students in weekly live meditation sessions over Zoom, led by our course facilitator (Sundays 1:00–1:30 p.m. EDT, May 26–July 7).

 
 
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A Virtual Retreat Day

Natalie will lead a half day of sitting and walking meditation at the end of the course to help you fully integrate what you learn in it (Saturday, July 20, 1:00–4:00 p.m. EDT).

 
 
   
 
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Downloadable Audio Files

Take these inspiring teachings with you wherever you are—in the car, on a walk, or over the kitchen sink.

 
 
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Downloadable Transcripts

Review Natalie’s talks at your own pace, highlight, and take notes with downloadable PDF transcripts.

 
 
   
 
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Sitting Practice Suggestions

Establish a daily meditation practice—or deepen your current practice—with thoughtful guidance and support.

 
 
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Writing Topics

Deepen your experience of the teachings with writing prompts designed to engage you directly with Natalie’s teachings and Zen practice.

 
 
   
 
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Unlimited Access

Access the course on any device again and again to see what new insights emerge on your path.

 
 
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Special Program Bonuses

 
 
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Bonus #1

Recordings from The Roots of Writing Practice

Watch recordings from a 5-day writing and meditation retreat led by Natalie (over 13 hours of video).

 
 
 
 
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Bonus #2

Coupon Code for 50% Off All Recommended Books (from Shambhala Publications)

Total Retail Value: $385 | You Save: $193

Expand your library and deepen your study with 50% off Natalie’s recommended book list by Shambhala Publications.