non-residential retreats
November 12 - 14, 2010: Non-Residential Weekend Retreat in Vancouver
This non-residential retreat is suitable for beginning and experienced meditators. Weekend will include guided meditation, walking meditation, dharma talks, and a group Q&A session. Taught by Michelle McDonald at the UBC Asian Centre. Cost is $75 - $85. For more information and to register, visit Westcoast Dharma Society.
November 19 - 21, 2010: Non-Residential Weekend Retreat in Saskatoon
This non-residential retreat is suitable for beginning and experienced meditators. Weekend will include guided meditation, walking meditation, dharma talks, and a group Q&A session. Taught by Adrianne Ross. For more information and to register, email Doris Larson or call her at 360.242.5004.
December 3 - 5, 2010: Non-Residential Weekend Retreat in Vancouver
This non-residential retreat is suitable for beginning and experienced meditators. Weekend will include guided meditation, walking meditation, dharma talks, and a group Q&A session. Taught by Rodney Smith at the UBC Asian Centre. Cost is $75 - $85. For more information and to register, visit Westcoast Dharma Society.
Non-Residential Retreat Registration
Pre-registration is required for non-residential retreats. Pre-registration is especially important for retreats that include lunch — it ensures you will get lunch. If you have registered, we will notify you if a program is canceled. Retreat registration forms are available here.
Accomodation
Out-of-town non-residential retreat participants are responsible for arranging their own accomodation.
What to Bring & What to Wear
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Please bring your own bag lunch and beverage unless otherwise indicated.
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You will be asked to remove your shoes prior to entering the meditation hall; you may wish to wear or bring warm socks.
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Comfortable clothing; layers to adjust to the temperature in the meditation hall. Sometimes a light shawl or blanket is useful. Please wear clothing that doesn’t rustle.
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Outerwear if you intend to spend walking periods outdoors.
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Something to sit on. Your options are a chair (supplied); a zafu (a firm, round, meditation cushion) which is usually set on a zabuton (firm mat) or folded blanket; or a meditation bench, which also is set on a zabuton or folded blanket. Most bring their own zafu or bench but if you’re just starting a practice you might want to experiment before you invest. At most retreats there will be some extra benches and zafus for you to try.
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In consideration of all participants, please do not wear fragrance or scented personal care products (soap, shower gel, shampoo, body lotion, etc.) (including "natural" products) to retreats, classes and daylongs. This is part of our policy because those who are allergic to scented products cannot attend if others are wearing them.
