"I have come to realize that mind is no other than
mountains and rivers and the great wide earth, the sun and the moon and
stars." – Dogen Zenji
"Trees and vines can all reveal the true nature of reality. With wisdom there is no need to question anyone, no need to study. We can learn from nature enough to be enlightened." - Ajahn Chah
WEEKEND RETREAT "The Breath of Well-Being" March 23-25, 2012 Venture Retreat Center Pescadero, CA
"There is one way of breathing that is shameful & constricted. Then there’s another way. A breath of love that takes you all the way to infinity." - RUMI
Awareness of breathing is the primary approach in many meditation
traditions. It is both a beginning and advanced technique and can be the
catalyst for profound transformation. In Buddhism it is called anapanasati,
mindfulness of the breath. This is the foundation for developing
presence and concentration so that we can awake in all aspects of life.
Between
birth and death, we breathe. Breath is the gateway to relaxation, to
balance and to letting go. It is the place where inner and outer meet,
where both conscious and unconscious reside, where matter, space and
spirit intermingle. In this weekend retreat, we will explore our
relationship to our breath and discover how it can keep us grounded and
focused in the here and now. We will use simple practices that help
release the breath and deepen direct experience so that natural wisdom
and open-heartedness can arise. Participants will be in Noble Silence
and receive instruction in both sitting and moving meditation.
This retreat is for both new and experienced students. For people new to retreat practice, this is an opportunity to “get you feet wet” in the experience of extended silence and longer periods of dedicated mindfulness practice. For experienced students this is an opportunity to reinforce and refine presence and awareness of breathing and to have a respite of quiet and contemplation in midst of daily life.
FEE: The cost for the retreat is $225 (this covers expenses such as use of retreat house and food). We are asking for $100 with your registration form to reserve your space. You may pay the remainder of the fee at the beginning of the retreat.
DONATIONS: The teaching will be offered on a donation (dana) basis. There is a suggested sliding scale donation of: $100-300. However, you may offer less or more. After the retreat, there is the opportunity for participants to practice generosity in offering this financial support to Carla in appreciation.
TO REGISTER: Download and complete the REGISTRATION FORM and mail it with the $100 deposit to the address on the form. RETREAT FLIER
Venture Retreat Center Outside grounds and gardens
Venture Retreat Center A bedroom
WEEKEND RETREAT "The Breath of Well-Being" May 11-13, 2012 Flowering Lotus Retreat Center Magnolia, Mississippi
"There is one way of breathing that is shameful & constricted. Then there’s another way. A breath of love that takes you all the way to infinity." - RUMI
Awareness of breathing is the primary approach in many meditation
traditions. It is both a beginning and advanced technique and can be the
catalyst for profound transformation. In Buddhism it is called anapanasati,
mindfulness of the breath. This is the foundation for developing
presence and concentration so that we can awake in all aspects of life.
Between
birth and death, we breathe. Breath is the gateway to relaxation, to
balance and to letting go. It is the place where inner and outer meet,
where both conscious and unconscious reside, where matter, space and
spirit intermingle. In this weekend retreat, we will explore our
relationship to our breath and discover how it can keep us grounded and
focused in the here and now. We will use simple practices that help
release the breath and deepen direct experience so that natural wisdom
and open-heartedness can arise. Participants will be in Noble Silence
and receive instruction in both sitting and moving meditation.
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Venture Retreat Center
Venture Retreat Center
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