| All the time before you were born plus all the time after you die is almost exactly all the time there is. Yet we find ourselves here, alive, in time, with a question: How should I live? We begin by listening deeply. The Buddha suggested we have underestimated the capacity of our hearts. Retreat helps us to remember. Together, we’ll sit in the refuge provided by a 2,600-year legacy of wisdom and kindness. In this silence, we come to know the preciousness of life and the poignancy of the human condition. We discover a way of opening to the intensity of the human condition such that our heart is softened rather than hardened. During this retreat, we will offer systematic instructions in mindfulness meditation, as well as in lovingkindness practice. Throughout the retreat there will also be Dharma talks and meetings with teachers to support you in your practice.
This retreat is silent except for teacher-led Q&A, small groups, or other practice meetings. |
