Practice For Lawyers
Law Dharma offers lawyers meditation-based programs intended to deepen their practice of law. Too often we are so entangled in our emotions or our view of a case that we cannot see clearly. We cause ourselves and others to suffer when we lash out in anger or we fail to see opportunities because we are so blinded by our own attachments to emotions or views. The meditative perspective helps to keep us grounded and able to see clearly.

Law Dharma founder Mary Mocine studied law at Hastings College of the Law. She was admitted to the California bar in 1971. Ms. Mocine practiced legal service, litigation and labor law for 18 years. In 1989 she left the practice of law to become a Buddhist monk.

Law Dharma offers a monthly meditation/discussion group that alternates between San Francisco and Berkeley. We meet at 9:30 for a half-hour meditation then have a discussion of a topic of interest for about an hour then have a potluck brunch.

There are also two MCLE retreats each led by Mary Mocine. One is held at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center each May and the other is held at Green Gulch Farm Zen Center in the fall. Details can be found below and registration information at www.sfzc.org and click on the particular location.

2008 Schedule

Other Events

Tassajara Retreat (MCLE)
May 18-23
Law Dharma Retreat for Lawyers:
What is it to be trustworthy, a fiduciary?
In this retreat we will use meditation, meditative practice, lecture and discussion to consider how we respond when difficult situations present themselves and strong emotions arise. How do we maintain our equanimity and stay in our seat so that we can function as trustworthy representatives? We will also consider the substance abuse that often accompanies our stressful practice. Finally, we will explore our habit of judging and how this relates to elimination of bias. Gentle movement practice will be offered by senior students. There will be plenty of time for enjoying Tassajara as well. For more information, contact Mary Mocine at mmocine@sbcglobal.net or (707) 649-2480.
6 hours of MCLE credit have been applied for: 4 hours ethics, 1 hour substance abuse and 1 hour elimination of bias.


Retreat at Green Gulch Farm (MCLE)
September 12-14
Workshop for Lawyers:
Finding Equanimity in a Difficult Profession
In this weekend workshop we will enjoy the quiet and beauty of Green Gulch Farm Zen Center in Muir Beach California. Through deep listening, discussion and quiet we will work with how we handle the anger that arises as we practice law in this contentious time. We will also look at our judging minds and how they support bias in the legal profession, and how to address that bias. The weekend will include plenty of time for relaxation and meditation as well. It is suitable for beginners as well as experienced practitioners. You may participate as a resident or non-resident at Green Gulch. MCLE credit: 1 hour elimination of bias and 2 hours ethics. For more information, contact Mary Mocine at mmocine@sbcglobal.net or (707) 649-2480. To register, call Green Gulch Farm directly at (415) 354-0411, after mid-June.

Holiday Brunch
December on a Sunday tba