Ethos 2013

WHO IS EtHOS FOR

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IS SOMETHING YOU WILL USE EVERYDAY FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.

Ethos is for anyone who wants to understand the essential characteristics of Natural Spirituality

Ethos is a 10/Day course in the essential characteristics of Natural Spirituality. Ethos can be described as a meditation retreat with evening courses on everything you wanted to know about Natural Spirituality: what it is, where it came from, how it works, what can it do for you, what kind of person is it for, what it means to be an adherent and much more.

Natural Spirituality is an agnostic religion. It is not a group you join or something old or new to believe in. Natural Spirituality is a body of knowledge that brings a modern sensibility about human spirituality. Learning it will help you build a foundation for the rest of your life. This is not something you convert to. This is a choice that you make about how you are going to live your life and what you prepared to find out about yourself. The reason people learn this body of knowledge is to add depth and meaning to their experience of life. This is not a "believe or burn", "convert or be condemned" kind of thing. This is a deeply personal choice. Of course no one can see past a choice they don't understand. Therefore the first step is to understand the choice. Ethos is a course that is designed to help you understand what making that choice means. This is more than a tour of the facilities. It is an indepth exploration of everything the religion is about.

While anyone over the age of reason (16+) can learn Natural Spirituality. Natural Spirituality is not for everyone. It is not meant to be. No one can tell you if Natural Spirituality is right for you. It is a deeply personal choice. Ethos is here to help you understand that choice.

Natural Spirituality is a practice not a faith. You learn Natural Spirituality by taking a course called TheOne. TheOne takes 900 hours of instruction. TheOne course requires a commitment of time and money to learn a unique set of life skills. Before you make that kind of personal and financial commitment, it is a good idea to find out if this is right for you. The Ethos Course was specifically designed for potential students who want to get a concrete understanding of the religion.

Natural Spirituality is a personal religion. One of our core values is non-interference. Non-interference has a valid moral, ethical and spiritual significance for us. It is our prime directive so to speak. There is no proselytism or indoctrination involved. No one will try to convert you. You cannot convert to Natural Spirituality. It doesn't work that way. No one will try to sell you anything. Ethos is for anyone who wants to understand the essential characteristics of Natural Spirituality.

Ethos will also make a concrete contribution to your life. You will learn and observe a Budhhist form of meditation and the Hindu practice of Yoga. Skill that you can apply in your daily life even if you find that Natural Spirituality is not for you.

THE ETHOS COURSE

ETHOS is a 10 day residential course that requires serious mental discipline and hard work. There are three layers to the training. The first layer is the moral code. The moral code is that during the course to abstain from killing, stealing, sexual activity, speaking falsely, speaking from sun-up to sun-down and taking intoxicants. The next layer is self-observation. This means to develop some mastery over the mind by learning to fix one's attention on the the ever changing flow of breath. The third layer is Auscultare-the latin verb meaning "to listen". With a calm mind you can then process and objectively evaluate the information provided without undue influence.

SUNRISE YOGA

Instructional Class Pre Dawn. Silent Class Post Dawn.

BREAKFAST

Meals are taken in silence during the day.

MORNING ZAZEN

Group Meditation in Main hall.

LUNCH | SIESTA

Free time . A siesta is a short nap taken in the early afternoon

EVENING ZAZEN & YOGA

Group Meditation followed by Silent Yoga at Sundown

DINNER

All meals are vegetarian cuisine that carnivores will actually enjoy.

ETHOS PRESENTATION

After Sundown, lecture course on Natural Spirituality .

GATHERING

A structured sacred process for sharing your journey.

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All prices are in US dollars. Conference Registration Fee only covers conference admittance and on campus meals. It does not include hotel accommodation, travel, transportation or any other charges. Campus Accommodations are free but are limited to first come, first served. Campus Villas are single bed suites.

$995 ONLINE Curriculum

This is only the curriculum side of the course. No one can make a choice they don't understand. The first step is to take the Religare so you know how to make a choice for yourself. The second step is to attend Vipassana, which is usually offered free, Zen or Buddhist temples. This will clear your mind. You cannot percieve Natural Spirituality without a clear thought process. The curriculum is offered online for those who have completed step one and two.

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$4400 CAMPUS Pass

includes conference registration fee, all sit down meals, classes and receptions. does not include transportation, airfare, or off-site services.

Campus Villa Complimentary Pass (limited to first come first serve) includes 10 nights’ stay at Campus Villa. Off Campus Hotel is not included. There are many affordable options nearby.
Pack lightly, comfortable clothing and include one all white outfit

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TimeTABLE

SEASON	DATES
EARLY SUMMER JUNE 9th 5:00PM - JUNE 19th 9:00AM	SAN DEIGO
MID SUMMER JUlY 7th 5:00PM - JULY 17th 9:00AM	SAN DEIGO
LATE SUMMER AUG 4th 5:00PM - AUG 14th 9:00AM	LAKE LAS VEGAS
EARLY FALL SEPT 8th 5:00PM - SEPT 18th 9:00AM	LAKE LAS VEGAS
MID FALL OCT 13th 5:00PM - OCT 23rd 9:00AM	LAKE LAS VEGAS
LATE FALL NOV 10th 5:00PM - NOV 20th 9:00AM	LAKE LAS VEGAS
HOLIDAY SESSION DEC 22th 5:00PM - JAN 1st 9:00AM	LAKE LAS VEGAS
EARLY WINTER SESSION JAN 12th 5:00PM - JAN 22nd 9:00AM	LAKE LAS VEGAS
LATE WINTER SESSION FEB 9th 5:00PM - FEB 19th 9:00AM	LAKE LAS VEGAS
EARLY SPRING SESSION MARCH 9th 5:00PM - MAR 19th 9:00AM	LAKE LAS VEGAS
MID SPRING SESSION APRIL 13th 5:00PM - APRIL 23rd 9:00AM	LAKE LAS VEGAS
LATE SPRING SESSION MAY 11th 5:00PM - MAY 21th 9:00AM	LAKE LAS VEGAS
SEATS AT THE ETHOS COURSES ARE VERY LIMITED. THEY ARE FILLED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS

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