Cha Dao Tea Meditation with Elizabeth Del Negro

About this event

Sitting with Cha Dao (the way of tea) is a meditative practice of presence where the ordinary act of brewing, preparing, and drinking tea becomes a sacred ritual. In this form of tea meditation, we cultivate awareness and awaken the heart-mind through three successive bowls of tea. The tea service is a time of slowing down to witness the mind and deepen our connection with the natural world—a practice held in noble silence and through deep listening.

To prepare for this deepening introspection and exploration of what it means to awaken the heart-mind, we will work with a seed thought selected from one of Meditation Mount’s corresponding Principles and Pathways. This seed thought anchors our practice and invites us into a deeper level of awareness throughout the ceremony.

We provide everything for your comfort, including back jacks, blankets, and water, so you can fully settle into this practice.

Following the ceremony, you are invited to continue this contemplative experience by spending time in our gardens, creating space for personal reflection and integration.

We look forward to sitting with you for tea!

*Please note: This event features traditional Chinese and Japanese tea leaves, which contain caffeine. Non-caffeinated tea can be substituted if needed for private group sessions only.

Elizabeth Del Negro is a yoga teacher, meditation practitioner, and student of tea through the Global Tea Hut. As a 500-hour RYT yoga teacher, certified Integrated Somatic Trauma Therapy Specialist, Level 3 Reiki practitioner, and certified NBHWC health and wellness coach, she brings a rich foundation of training to her teaching.

With over 20 years of meditation study through Insight Meditation Center, Elizabeth has deepened her practice through multiple meditation retreats across various lineages, including residencies at Deer Park Monastery of the Plum Village tradition founded by Thich Nhat Hanh and Upaya Zen Center with Roshi Joan Halifax. She currently sits for weekly meditation with the Ojai Zen Center in Ojai, CA, and leads Creative Meditation at Meditation Mount during weekly Sanctuary Hours.

Arrival guidelines: The Meditation Mount gate opens at 9:00 AM. Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes before the ceremony begins, allowing time to center yourself and find your seat. The ceremony will start at the scheduled time, and late entry will not be permitted.

To preserve Meditation Mount as a sacred space, we have a policy of no pets, no picnics and no alcohol.

Thank you for understanding and honoring this request.

Cancellation & Refund Policy: Should we need to cancel an event or visitation experience, we will notify you via email within eight hours of the scheduled event time and issue a full refund. Refunds are subject to $1 processing fee per ticket. Any cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled event are not eligible for a refund.