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"The days and nights are relentlessly passing; How well am I spending my time? This should be reflected upon again and again, by one who has gone forth."
-- Anguttara Nikaya 10.87
Insight Meditation Retreat
Friday, November 14 - Sunday, November 16, 2008
For information on this non-residential retreat please contact: sangha
lotusinthedesert.org
Las Vegas, NV
For information on this non-residential retreat please contact: sangha
lotusinthedesert.orgRadiant Calm: Jhana as a path to liberating insight
Cosponsored by Bodhi-Retreats and IMSB
Cosponsored by Bodhi-Retreats and IMSB
Sunday, November 23 - Sunday, November 30, 2008
This retreat will explore how the clarity of a concentrated mind strengthens insight practice. Prior to his enlightenment, the Buddha traversed through deeply absorbed meditative states called jhanas.
Empowered by the deep stability of these concentrated states he liberated the mind from all traces of ignorance and taught the way as a clear path of training. This retreat will introduce traditional concentration practices (samatha or jhana techniques) to focus and unify consciousness, creating a powerful, stable foundation for transformative knowledge. Guided by instructions and individual meetings with the teacher, students can progress through a traditional sequence of samatha training as is appropriate to each one's needs. This silent retreat is structured with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation, Dhamma teachings, and teacher consultations. Experience with previous silent retreats is required.
Cost: $780
To register, please submit this Jhana Retreat Registration Form
.
For more information, please contact 650-854-5118 or retreatsimsb.org
Also see the event flyer
This retreat will explore how the clarity of a concentrated mind strengthens insight practice. Prior to his enlightenment, the Buddha traversed through deeply absorbed meditative states called jhanas.
Empowered by the deep stability of these concentrated states he liberated the mind from all traces of ignorance and taught the way as a clear path of training. This retreat will introduce traditional concentration practices (samatha or jhana techniques) to focus and unify consciousness, creating a powerful, stable foundation for transformative knowledge. Guided by instructions and individual meetings with the teacher, students can progress through a traditional sequence of samatha training as is appropriate to each one's needs. This silent retreat is structured with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation, Dhamma teachings, and teacher consultations. Experience with previous silent retreats is required.
Cost: $780
To register, please submit this Jhana Retreat Registration Form
.For more information, please contact 650-854-5118 or retreats
imsb.orgAlso see the event flyer
New Year's Vipassana Retreat
Tuesday, December 30 - Sunday, January 4, 2009
At the Margaret Austin Meditation Center between Houston & Austin in Texas contact: kferlandonr.com
At the Margaret Austin Meditation Center between Houston & Austin in Texas contact: kferland
onr.comBeginners Meditation Intensive
A Non-Residential Weekend Retreat
A Non-Residential Weekend Retreat
Saturday, February 14 - Monday, February 16, 2009
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
This retreat offers practical instruction in mindfulness and Insight Meditation (Vipassana). The meditation instructions will guide us through a direct method for investigating our present moment experience to free the mind from habits that perpetuate distraction and agitation. We will practice sitting and walking meditation, cultivating awareness of breath, body, and the processes of heart and mind, to allow grasping, judgment, and fear to fall away revealing the natural spaciousness of mind imbued with wisdom, calm, and joy.
Cost: $100 fee to cover operational expenses, plus voluntary Dana offerings for the teacher.
Dana: In an effort to embrace these teachings in the spirit of generosity, no specific charge for the teacher is included in the basic course fees. A basket will be available for practicing generosity by offering voluntary donations (dana) to support the teacher and her ongoing efforts of serving the dharma.
To register: Send $100 payable to “Bodhi-Retreats”. Please include your name, e-mail, phone, and address to facilitate confirmation.
Co-Sponsored by Insight Meditation South Bay and Bodhi-Retreats.
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
940 Lassen Dr., Menlo Park, CA 94025
This retreat offers practical instruction in mindfulness and Insight Meditation (Vipassana). The meditation instructions will guide us through a direct method for investigating our present moment experience to free the mind from habits that perpetuate distraction and agitation. We will practice sitting and walking meditation, cultivating awareness of breath, body, and the processes of heart and mind, to allow grasping, judgment, and fear to fall away revealing the natural spaciousness of mind imbued with wisdom, calm, and joy.
Cost: $100 fee to cover operational expenses, plus voluntary Dana offerings for the teacher.
Dana: In an effort to embrace these teachings in the spirit of generosity, no specific charge for the teacher is included in the basic course fees. A basket will be available for practicing generosity by offering voluntary donations (dana) to support the teacher and her ongoing efforts of serving the dharma.
To register: Send $100 payable to “Bodhi-Retreats”. Please include your name, e-mail, phone, and address to facilitate confirmation.
Bodhi-Retreats
PO Box 490
Menlo Park, CA 94026
insightimsb.org
650-854-8115
Co-Sponsored by Insight Meditation South Bay and Bodhi-Retreats.