Finding a True Refuge: Insight Meditation Retreat

Registration for this retreat is closed

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Registration is closed for this retreat.
June 11 - June 16, 2019 (Tuesday to Sunday)


In a world of change and unpredictability, in times that often feel chaotic and confusing, where do we look for ease and security? Often, in our search for a dependable refuge, we can mistakenly turn to that which is essentially unreliable and unable to provide the stability we seek.

Insight (or vipassana) meditation is the simple, direct observation of the mind/body process with relaxed, open and careful attention. As we connect with our experience from a place of spacious stillness and steadiness, we learn to meet the changing conditions we encounter with greater ease and balance of mind. As our understanding deepens, equanimity in the face of change grows, and we discover a refuge that is to a great extent independent of life's changing conditions.

This silent retreat, open to both beginners and experienced meditators, will offer guided meditations and instructions, chanting in Pali (the language of the original Buddhist teachings), time for questions and discussion with the teachers, and optional mindful movement.

A limited number of You Choose fee spaces are available for ages 18 – 26. This means you can establish your own retreat fee, based on your financial means. A minimum of $20 per day is required (i.e. a minimum of $100 for the entire retreat). Email registration@dharma.org to apply.

This retreat is full with a waitlist. To be added to the list, submit a registration and deposit.

All scholarship funds have been awarded.

A limited number of Hemera Contemplative Fellowships are available.

Teachers

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