Retreats
Westcoast Dharma Society offers nonresidential meditation retreats, workshops, and classes, led by senior visiting Western Dharma teachers and by local Dharma teachers. Occasional residential retreats are also offered.
See Retreat Schedule if you are looking for a detailed schedule of retreats and workshops through 2011.
Upcoming Events ..
October 1 - 3: "The Seven Factors of Awakening" Meditation Study Retreat with Christina Feldman
October 1 , Fri, 7:15pm - 9:00pm
October 2, Sat, 9:00am - 5:00pm
October 3, Sun, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Asian Centre,
1871 West Mall, UBC Campus, Vancouver
The Buddha describes a path of cultivation that culminates in the liberation of the heart through the seven awakening factors. These are qualities of heart that dispel the clouds of confusion and misunderstanding that are the source of struggle and despair. The weekend will explore in depth the meaning and implications of the awakening factors.
Primary emphasis this weekend will be on teaching. Sitting and walking meditation will be included. The weekend will be suitable for all levels of meditation practitioners.
For a registration flyer, click here. For a retreat poster, click here.
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November 12 - 14 : Vipassana Meditation Retreat with Michele McDonald
November 12 , Fri, 7:15pm - 9:00pm
November 13, Sat, 9:00am - 5:00pm
November 14, Sun, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Asian Centre,
1871 West Mall, UBC Campus, Vancouver
Vipassana meditation (Insight or Mindfulness practice) is a simple and direct practice -- the moment-to-moment investigation of the mind / body process through calm and focused awareness. The practice originates in the Theravada tradition of the teachings of the Buddha. Learning to observe experience from a place of stillness enables one to relate to life with less fear and clinging. Seeing life as a constantly changing process, one begins to accept pleasure, pain, fear, joy, and all aspects of life with increasing equanimity and balance. As insight deepens, wisdom and compassion arise.
This nonresidential retreat is suitable for beginning and experienced meditators. There will be systematic instructions in both sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks and opportunities for discussions with the teacher.
For a registration flyer, click here. For a retreat poster, click here.
More Information | Register On-line
December 3 - 5: Vipassana Meditation Retreat with Rodney Smith
December 3 , Fri, 7:15pm - 9:00pm
December 4, Sat, 9:00am - 5:00pm
December 5 , Sun, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Asian Centre,
1871 West Mall, UBC Campus, Vancouver
Vipassana meditation (Insight or Mindfulness practice) is a simple and direct practice -- the moment-to-moment investigation of the mind / body process through calm and focused awareness. The practice originates in the Theravada tradition of the teachings of the Buddha. Learning to observe experience from a place of stillness enables one to relate to life with less fear and clinging. Seeing life as a constantly changing process, one begins to accept pleasure, pain, fear, joy, and all aspects of life with increasing equanimity and balance. As insight deepens, wisdom and compassion arise.
This nonresidential retreat is suitable for beginning and experienced meditators. There will be systematic instructions in both sitting and walking meditation, Dharma talks and opportunities for discussions with the teacher.
For a registration flyer, click here. For a retreat poster, click here.
More Information | Register On-line
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