2024 - Befriending Death, Embracing Life: An Online Insight Meditation Retreat

October 4, 2024
October 6, 2024

Watch a video invitation from David Chernikoff

It is said in the Mahaparinibbana Sutta: “Of all footprints, that of the elephant is supreme. Similarly, of all mindfulness meditations, that on death is supreme.” This program is an opportunity to take mindfulness of death into our hearts and to allow it to radically transform the way we live our lives. In a caring, supportive learning environment, we will combine the stillness of insight meditation with dharma talks, experiential exercises, and heart-felt discussions. Maranasati, the practice of death awareness, has the power to awaken us to a felt experience of the preciousness and mystery of this amazing human life. This program is an invitation to live fully, love well, and die joyfully.

Cancellation Policy:

We understand that personal circumstances may require you to cancel your registration. In these cases, please contact us right away. If you cancel before the program starts, you are eligible for a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee (($100 for Online Immersive Programs). Registration fees are nonrefundable after the program starts.

Online Schedule:

This program is hosted on Zoom and closed captions are available. You can check the time of the group sessions in your timezone here: https://www.worldtimebuddy.com. The schedule for this program (shown in US Eastern Time) is as follows:

(*Indicates online activity. All times are Eastern Time – ET.)

Friday October 4th

*7:30 – 8:15pm Opening session on Zoom

*8:15 – 9:00pm Meditation instruction and sitting practice on Zoom

9:00pm ET Rest or further practice

Saturday October 5th

*7:30 – 8:15 am Sitting practice on Zoom

8:15 – 9:30 am Home-based practice

*9:30 – 10:30 am Meditation instruction and sitting practice on Zoom

10:30 – 11:15 am Walking meditation instruction / Walking meditation

*11:15 – 12:00 pm Meditation instruction and sitting meditation on Zoom

*12:00 – 12:30 pm Discussion / Q & A on Zoom (video optional)

12:30 – 2:00 pm Home-based practice

*2:00 – 3:00 pm Meditation instruction and sitting practice on Zoom

3:00 – 3:30 pm Walking meditation

*3:30 – 4:30 pm Dharma talk on Zoom

4:30 – 5:00 pm Walking meditation

*5:00 – 6:00 pm Experiential exercises on Zoom

6:00 – 7:30 pm Home-based practice

*7:30 – 9:00 pm Sitting meditation / experiential exercises / discussion on Zoom

9:00 pm Rest or further practice

Sunday October 6th

*7:30 – 8:15 am Sitting meditation on Zoom

8:15 – 9:30 am Home-based practice

*9:30 – 10:15 am Meditation instruction and sitting practice on Zoom

10:15 – 11:00 am Walking meditation

*11:00 – 12:30 pm Closing session on Zoom

Please note that sessions will be recorded and made available to participants within 48 hours of each session. Recordings remain available for two weeks from the program end date.

David

Chernikoff

Deepening Practice,Building Community.

Deepening Practice,
Building Community.