residential retreats 2012
Metta Retreat for Women at Cloud Mountain, May 15 - 18th (3 nights)
Women's metta retreat with Adrianne Ross at Cloud Mountain Retreat Center. Please contact Cloud Mountain for more information and to register.
2nd Annual Cascadia Insight Dialogue Retreat in WA, May 24 - June 1st (8 nights)
Gregory Kramer and Mary Burns will be co-leading this retreat, which will be held at Samish Island Camp, Bow, WA (near Bellingham).
Gregory Kramer and Mary Burns will be co-leading this retreat, which will be held at Samish Island Camp, Bow, WA (near Bellingham).
"In this retreat, we will maintain noble silence as a support for traditional meditation and Insight Dialogue. There will be time in nature to support ease and solitude. Holding “retreat” as one element in the mosaic of awakening, we will live the following question throughout our time together: “How can this practice support insight right now and how can the Dhamma be carried forward into my entire life?”
The cost is $500 US or Cdn, and after April 30th the cost will be $530. The registration fee includes accommodations for 8 nights and 24 meals. Participants are invited to offer dana (freewill donation) at the retreat to support the teacher and the teachings. You can register online, or email for more information. You can also download the flyer.
Women's Vipassana Retreat in Nanaimo, June 23 - 28th (5 nights)
5-day silent retreat for women with Adrianne Ross and Arinna Weissman at Bethlehem Retreat Centre in Nanaimo. You can download the flyer. The cost is $480 for residential retreatants and $315 for commuters. Scholarships are available.
To register, use the form on the registration page. For more information, contact Bridgid by email or at 778-988-5409 (after 6 pm on weekdays and anytime on weekends).
Vipassana Retreat at Cloud Mountain, July 12 - 19th (7 nights)
Insight meditation with somatic movement, Phillip Moffitt and Adrianne Ross at Cloud Mountain Retreat Center. Please contact Cloud Mountain for more information and to register.
Vipassana Retreat in Nanaimo, Oct 20 - 26th (6 nights)*
6-day Vipassana retreat with Christina Feldman and Adrianne Ross on the Seven factors of Awakening at Bethlehem Retreat Centre. Cost is $570 for residential retreatants and $375 for commuters. Scholarships are available. You can download the flyer. To register, use the form on the registration page. Contact Sally at 604-224-8944 or by e-mail.
Vipassana Retreat in Nanaimo, Oct 26 - 28th (2 nights)*
Christina Feldman on Compassion at Bethlehem Retreat Centre. To register for this retreat contact Bethlehem Retreat Centre.
* Note: We expect the retreats with Christina to fill quickly. People will be able to sit at both retreats. If you want to do both we suggest applying soon.
What to Bring & What to Wear
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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.
