Weekend Single Day Retreats

The Joyful Truth of the Buddhist Path - With Chris Crotty

Sat 09/28/19 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

An integrated practice and study day-long retreat with Chris Crotty

Buddhist teachings and meditation help us live with greater presence and well-being in each moment, a skill to learn that leads to the greatest fulfillment, freedom from suffering. Along the path, while we increase our capacity to be present with life, we are also preparing for our final moment, the moment of death. Historically, the wisdom of the Buddhist tradition has sought to remind us of the truth of death, specifically because it rouses motivation to align our lives with our deepest potential. Awareness of death is also said to lead to joy.  In this unique practice and study retreat, periods of meditation will be integrated with teachings and dharma reflections that illuminate the relationship between living well and the inevitable truth of aging, sickness, and death. Select passages from the Pali Canon will be used to explore how meditation helps us prepare for the end of life, and how being aware of the inevitability of death helps us live with greater freedom and joy. This program is open to beginners and ongoing students. All are welcome.

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This program offers opportunities for meditation and teacher-guided study of passages from the suttas of the Pali Canon-because program sessions are integrated we recommend attending the full day.  However, there is a half day option.

Lunch: For those staying for the entire retreat, a volunteer will provide vegetarian soup, salad and bread at lunchtime. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch or a supplement for the soup, if they prefer. A microwave and refrigerator are available.

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Awakening to the Present Moment: A Retreat for Beginning and Newer Students - With Matthew Daniell

Sun 09/29/19 - 10:00am to 12:30pm

Insight meditation is a time-tested method of mind training that enables us to change our relationship to each moment’s experience, and thus our lives. In this retreat, specially designed for beginners and those with limited meditation experience, we will systematically explore (through sitting and walking meditation periods, teachings, and discussion) how to calm and steady the mind and see more clearly.  As we strengthen this capacity we begin to move from suffering and reactivity to responsiveness, freshness and ease. We learn how to touch and live in the mindful moment.

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This retreat has been rescheduled from Saturday, September 21st to Sunday, September 29th due to a scheduling conflict.

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Cultivating a Calm Abiding (10/12) (Saturday Only Option) - With Chas DiCapua

Sat 10/12/19 - 9:00am to 9:00pm

Developing a calm body and mind is the foundation for all Buddhist meditation practice. During this retreat we will explore what supports and what hinders the emergence of calm. This retreat will include standing meditation as well as the sitting and walking forms. Special attention will be paid to the sitting posture as a way of balancing the strong calm that arises in practice with enough energy to sustain a clear awareness. Instructions will focus on the breath as the primary meditation object and draw on the instructions from the Mindfulness of Breathing sutta (Anapanasati). 

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Cancellation/Refund Policy:

Due to the high fixed cost of this weekend retreat, a full refund, minus $50 processing fee, will be given for cancellations up to two weeks prior to the retreat (Sept. 27th).  50% of your retreat fee will be refunded if you cancel after Sept. 27th, and no refunds will be given for cancellations occurring after 12:00 pm on Oct. 9th.  This policy applies to both the Residential Retreat and Commuter Retreat prices. 

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Insight Meditation for Beginners: A Retreat for Beginning and Newer Students - With Ted Jones

Sat 10/19/19 - 10:00am to 12:30pm

Insight meditation is a time-tested method of mind training that enables us to change our relationship to each moment’s experience, and thus our lives. In this retreat, specially designed for beginners and those with limited meditation experience, we will systematically explore (through sitting and walking meditation periods, teachings, and discussion) how to calm and steady the mind and see more clearly.  As we strengthen this capacity we begin to move from suffering and reactivity to responsiveness, freshness and ease. We learn how to touch and live in the mindful moment.

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Intimacy in the Natural World - With Rebecca Bradshaw

Sun 10/27/19 - 1:30pm to 5:00pm

Connecting with and being at home in the natural world is a strong place of access to the feminine paradigm. We remember that our place is in the middle of the myriad things; listening and receiving nature speaks to our hearts of the truth. Using mindful awareness, we will develop intimacy with our environment, deepening our meditative understanding of non-separation and embeddedness within all of life. Come prepared to enjoy time outdoors, rain or shine.

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Remainig dates and times for the year long series which began with the residential weekend this past summer entitled "Embodying the Feminine in Buddhism."  You do not need to have attended any of the previous retreats. 

August 18  - 9am-12:30pm
October 27 - 1:30pm-5pm

January 5, 2020 - 9am-12:30pm
March 15 - 1:30pm-5pm
May 17 - 1:30pm-5pm

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Mindful Presence: A Retreat for Beginning and Newer Students - With Matthew Daniell

Sat 11/16/19 - 10:00am to 12:30pm

Insight meditation is a time-tested method of mind training that enables us to change our relationship to each moment’s experience, and thus our lives. In this retreat, specially designed for beginners and those with limited meditation experience, we will systematically explore (through sitting and walking meditation periods, teachings, and discussion) how to calm and steady the mind and see more clearly.  As we strengthen this capacity we begin to move from suffering and reactivity to responsiveness, freshness and ease. We learn how to touch and live in the mindful moment.

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