Nonresidential Retreats Schedule and Information
Nonresidential retreat weekends run Friday evenings 7:15 - 9:00 pm; Saturdays 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; and Sundays 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. The retreat schedule, registration, and location information follow.
2008 Nonresidential Retreat Schedule:
June 15 |
"Inspiring Practice" Afternoon with Joseph Goldstein
Waitlisted people will be contacted in advance of the event IF a spot becomes available.
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This event is FULL and the waitlist is closed.
NO registrations at the door. |
| July 11 - 13 |
"Walking the Talk: Wisdom and Compassion in Action" Workshop Retreat with Donald Rothberg |
Register On-line
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| August 15 - 17 |
Vipassana Retreat with Howard Cohn |
Register On-line
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| October 3 - 5 |
"Nibbana .. The Third Noble Truth": A Study Retreat with Christina Feldman |
Register On-line
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| November 14 - 16 |
Vipassana Retreat with Michele McDonald |
Registration
to be announced |
| December 5 - 7 |
Vipassana Retreat with Rodney Smith |
Registration
to be announced |
2009 Nonresidential Retreat Schedule:
| January 9 - 11 |
Vipassana Retreat with Steve Armstrong |
Registration
to be announced |
February 20 - 22 |
Vipassana Retreat with Kamala Masters
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Registration
to be announced |
| March 13 - 15 |
Metta Retreat with Linda McDonald |
Registration
to be announced |
| May 1 - 3 |
Vipassana Retreat with Michele McDonald and Steven Smith |
Registration
to be announced |
| June 12 - 14 |
"Dancing with Life: Finding Meaning and Joy in the Face of Suffering " Workshop Retreat with Phillip Moffit |
Registration
to be announced |
| August 14 - 16 |
Vipassana Retreat with Howard Cohn |
Registration
to be announced |
| September 11 - 13 |
Buddhist Studies Retreat with Christina Feldman |
Registration
to be announced |
| November 13 - 15 |
Vipassana Retreat with Michele McDonald |
Registration
to be announced |
| December 4 - 6 |
Vipassana Retreat with Rodney Smith |
Registration
to be announced |
Cost for Weekend Retreats and Weekend Workshops:
- $75 (plus dana)
- $85 (plus dana) for late registration (payment received or postmarked within 2 weeks of the retreat)
- registration is free for young meditators (18 and younger)
Registration fees are used to cover retreat organizing costs.
See Financial Need for information on financial assistance to enable attendance at retreats.
Dana
Dana is a Pali word meaning generosity. Since the time of the Buddha, there has existed an interdependence between those who offer the teachings and those who receive them. The teachings are given freely since they are considered priceless. Fees for this retreat cover room, board and administration costs. None of your registration fee goes to the teachers. The teachings are supported in much the same way they were 2,500 years ago, through donations. There will be an opportunity to give financial support to the teachers at the end of the retreat.
Registration
Register On-line
To register on-line with payment by credit card, click the Register On-line button for the appropriate retreat above. Registration and payment is completed via a secure server.
Register by Mail
To register by mail, print and complete the registration form and mail it with your payment by cheque or money order.
Download the free Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader.
Please note this one exception: to be waitlisted for the Joseph Goldstein "Inspiring Practice" event June 15th, mail the registration flyer, which is available here. You will be notified in advance of the event if a spot becomes available.
Confirmation of registration and further retreat information will be sent to all applicants.
Cancellations
Retreat fees will be refunded (less a $10 handling fee) for cancellations on or before the Friday preceding the retreat. Retreat fees will NOT be refunded for cancellations made within the last week.
Location
 
Westcoast Dharma Society weekend nonresidential retreats are held at the University of British Columbia Asian Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Asian Centre is located at 1871 West Mall, behind the C.K. Choi building. Entry to UBC is via Gate 4 or 6. The closest parking is in the Fraser Parkade.
Opened in 1981, the Asian Centre was built to "provide a focal point for sharing information and ideas across the Pacific". Nestled among colourful azaleas and sculpted shrubbery, its beautifully landscaped surroundings and its multi-functional facilities make it a tranquil and serene site for meditation retreats.
The neighboring Nitobe Memorial Garden reflects some of the natural beauty of this setting.
Accommodations
Affordable on-campus accommodation near the retreat facility is available for out-of-town nonresidential retreat participants at the UBC Conference Centre.
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