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Investigating Life: Insight Meditation Retreat for 18-32 Year Olds - YAJuly 28 - August 4, 2010
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This retreat specifically addresses the practice needs of new and experienced meditators in the challenging years of early adulthood. The format includes daily meditation instruction, group and individual interviews, opportunities for questions and discussion as well as afternoon yoga sessions. The course will end with a day of activities centered on supporting community and integrating the practice into our daily lives.
This retreat is suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators.
This retreat is supported in part by a grant from the Frederick P. Lenz Foundation For American Buddhism. | |
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Rebecca BradshawRebecca Bradshaw is the guiding teacher of the Insight Meditation Center of Pioneer Valley, MA. She is also a psychotherapist and the Buddhist Advisor at Mt Holyoke College. Her teachings invite exploration of the convergence of love and wisdom.
Listen to one of Rebecca's talks: Happiness of Equanimity given at IMS on June 10, 2009 -- 57 minutes, 38.5 MB (Download Stream) |
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Chas DiCapuaChas DiCapua, currently the IMS Resident Teacher, has offered meditation since 1998. He is interested in how each person can fully and uniquely manifest the dharma. He teaches regularly at sitting groups and centers close to IMS. |
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Amita SchmidtAmita Schmidt, author of Dipa Ma: The Life and Legacy of a Buddhist Master, is a former Resident Teacher at IMS. She currently combines the teaching of non-dual awareness with her foundation in Buddhist practice. |
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Pascal AuclairPascal Auclair has been immersed in Buddhist practices since 1997. In 2006 he joined the IMS/Spirit Rock Teacher Training Program. He now teaches at these 2 centers and is a co-founder of True North Insight Meditation Centre in Canada. Pascal enjoys sharing the Buddha's teachings with all curious people, and especially delights in witnessing their liberating insights. |
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Jesse Maceo Vega-FreyJesse Maceo Vega-Frey's meditation teaching aims to inspire the determination, faith and skills necessary for freedom. A co-founder of The Stone House, a center for spirituality and strategic action, he is also board president of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship. |
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