Working with the Four Establishments of Mindfulness (Satipaṭṭhāna), we will explore how we create entanglements and therefore can free ourselves from these recurring patterns. Turning towards these tangles with kindness and understanding allows us to recognize and release old habits.
As we practice in this way, based on the Buddha’s wisdom, we develop increased clarity and confidence in meeting the challenges of daily life, thereby finding greater spaciousness and well-being.
The retreat is offered in keeping with the 2,600-year-old Buddhist monastic tradition. Providing the experience of “five days in the monastic life” this retreat has some qualities not usually found on other retreats such as chanting and simple ritual, as well as an option to keep the Eight Precepts (which includes not having a meal between midday and the following dawn).
Program Format: The retreat includes Dhamma reflections, guided meditations, silent sitting and walking meditation, group practice discussions with the teacher and Q&A.
