Equanimity is a culmination of practice where the mind is steady, contented, and undisturbed. It’s the opposite of being agitated or overwhelmed. One traditional simile is being supple like bamboo so we can bend in the wind and not break. It’s ultimately about giving up any struggle with how things are in this moment. When we can rest in equanimity, we find a kind of well-being and happiness which is not so dependent on circumstances because it’s generated from within. It’s not so easy to do, so we have this whole path of practice to support us.
Gullu Singh, JD
Residential Retreat Teacher
Gulwinder “Gullu” Singh is a corporate real estate attorney and dedicated Dharma practitioner. He teaches both secular and Buddhist classes, groups and retreats. He has taught mindfulness at universities, in law firms, bar associations and corporate settings. He is a graduate the 4-year Spirit Rock Teacher Training Program and qualified to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. He is core faculty of the Spirit Rock Dedicated Practitioner Program, core faculty of the Mindfulness in Law Teacher Training and a mentor in the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program. Gullu is deeply inspired to share meditation in the legal and corporate community as an antidote to stress, a way to cope more effectively with the challenges of work and life and to inject more sanity, compassion and wisdom into this world.
Gullu Singh's Upcoming Programs
Class Series | Online | Dharma Institute
January 30 - February 27, 2025 | 5 Thursdays | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Finding the Middle Way: The Life & Teachings of the Buddha
Embark on a journey through the life of the Buddha as depicted in the Pāli Canon. Together, we’ll delve into the key events that shaped his path, exploring the profound wisdom embedded in the story of this extraordinary teacher. This class will weave meditations from the foundational discourse on mindfulness, the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta, with reading, discussion, and reflection. Both new and experienced practitioners are welcome, and no prior knowledge of Buddhism or meditation is required.
Gullu Singh
Retreat | Online
Sunday, March 2 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Coming Home to the Body: A Daylong Insight Retreat for the Asian Diaspora
This retreat offers a sacred space to pause and reconnect to the wisdom of our bodies. Grounded in the Buddha's teachings on the establishment of mindfulness through the body, we will explore what it is to come home to ourselves, each other, and our true nature. Whether you're new to meditation or have an established practice, this retreat welcomes you. Together, we'll create a virtual saṅgha, honoring our shared humanity and celebrating the beauty of our diverse Asian identities.
Retreat | On-Land | Hybrid
April 1 - April 8, 2025 | Tuesday - Tuesday | 7 nights
Steadying the Heart: Refuge through the Four Sublime States
Registration Open. The Buddhist path cultivates four transformative qualities that can be developed into steadfast dwelling places for the heart: kindness, compassion, joy, and balance. Known as the brahmavihāras, these states can be powerful supports for deepening concentration and insight on the contemplative path and responding to suffering. Throughout this retreat, we will explore techniques to develop each of these states, and release the obstacles that hinder us from living a full life and responding meaningfully to the needs of our world.
Retreat | Online Non-Residential | Hybrid
April 1 - April 8, 2025 | Tuesday - Tuesday
Steadying the Heart: Refuge through the Four Sublime States
Registration Open. The Buddhist path cultivates four transformative qualities that can be developed into steadfast dwelling places for the heart: kindness, compassion, joy, and balance. Known as the brahmavihāras, these states can be powerful supports for deepening concentration and insight on the contemplative path and responding to suffering. Throughout this retreat, we will explore techniques to develop each of these states, and release the obstacles that hinder us from living a full life and responding meaningfully to the needs of our world.
Retreat | On-Land
June 21 - June 26, 2025 | Saturday - Thursday | 5 nights
Mindfulness for Everyone
12 CE Credits.
Registration Open. Mindfulness offers us tools to develop our capacity to pay attention, regulate emotions, and cultivate states of lovingkindness, compassion, and even-mindedness. In this retreat we will practice mindfulness through sitting and walking meditation, as well as through lectures and the opportunity to meet with teachers who will guide our practice. While rooted in the Buddhist practice of mindfulness, this retreat will also focus on the practical applications of mindfulness and the range of ways to practice it.
Retreat | On-Land
June 27 - July 3, 2025 | Friday - Thursday | 6 nights
This is How Civilizations Heal: The Alchemy of the Three Poisons - A BIPOC Retreat
Open to all self-identified BIPOC.
Registration Open. The three poisons—greed, aversion, and delusion—are mind states that cloud the heart and mind. However, by clearly recognizing the three poisons, we can meet them with their antidotes of generosity, mettā, and wisdom. Generosity expands our ability to feel connected and reminds us that we belong to each other. Mettā opens the heart, protecting us from both inner and outer harm, while wisdom allows us to see things right sized as we move through the world.
Upcoming Drop-Ins
Drop-in | Online
Sunday, February 9 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
BIPOC Voices: Weekly Sunday Saṅgha
Open to all self-identified BIPOC.
The Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Saṅgha is a weekly gathering of self-identified BIPOC practitioners that provides a safe place to meditate and explore the Dharma in light of our experiences. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome.
Gullu Singh
Dharma Library
Can't join us live online or on the land? Study and practice at your convenience with Gullu Singh through our new library of recordings, articles, and self-paced online courses.