To recognize a stillness of the mind independent of the world of our senses is to discover a foundation from where in a new way we can turn toward the experience of ourselves and of the world. It is to find a refuge from where we can understand our suffering and experience its release. This stillness can be found in the midst of the moving world, even in the presence of a moving mind. Exploring these essential themes of the Buddha’s teaching will be the focus of this program, touching these truths for ourselves. We will use a meditation retreat format with Noble Silence and times for questions and dialogue. Supplemented by Buddhist teachings, we will use our present moment experience as the program material upon which to work. Meditation experience recommended, though all welcome.