The inspiration for this winter retreat comes from Pema Chodron’'s teachings collected in the book
Welcoming the Unwelcome: Whole-Hearted Living in a Broken-Hearted World
.
In her first book in seven years, Pema Chodron’s makes an open-hearted call for human connection, compassion, and learning to love the world just as it is during these most challenging times. This will be the source book for our winter retreat and copies will be available to purchase at the center.
Winter is the natural time of year to gather in community, reflect on our lives, and set aspirations for the year to come. Whether you are a newcomer to meditation or a long-time practitioner, this retreat is the perfect opportunity to do just that.
The retreat will include sitting and walking meditation and instruction, dharma talks, silence, movement, individual sessions with a meditation instructor, contemplative meals, a hearty afternoon tea and a closing celebration. We will support each other in maintaining the joyful discipline of retreat in community.
This retreat is open to all. There are no prerequisites.
This retreat is open to the public and all are welcome to join us.
If you can't be there for the whole week you are welcome to drop in for a day or more. However, no partial days are permitted.
Basic Schedule
9:00 AM Tea and Coffee
9:45 AM Opening Chants, Group Practice
11:30 AM Talk and Discussion
12:30 PM Contemplative Lunch (Bring your own) follow by a ROTA chore period
2:00 PM Group Practice
4:00 PM Tea
4:30 PM Meditation Meetings, Discussion Groups*
5:45 PM Closing Chants
6:00 PM Close
Optional: All are invited to join us on Monday, December 30th from 7 to 8:30 PM for meditation practice and a discussion on
Coping with Current Events
; and to join us for practice night on Wednesday, January 2nd from 7 to 8:30 PM.
* At 4:30 to 6 PM on New Year's Eve we will practice the
Sadhana of Mahamudra
Pricing
Program Price $425
Patron Price $500
Day Rate: $80 (patron $100)
Generosity Policy
No one will be turned away for lack of funds. For those who can pay the patron rate, funds will go towards ensuring everyone has access to the weekend. For more information please see our generosity policy.
