Note: This event is now online due to COVID surge in the San Diego area. All are welcome to join.
The path of practice taught by the Buddha involves a slow and steady cultivation of the heart mind. The benefits of mindfulness and spiritual practice are real, tangible, and can be experienced by anyone who practices with proper guidance.
Yet to experience these benefits directly we need to take time in our life to practice. We must give our minds and hearts the right conditions for the powers of wisdom and concentration to grow, which includes refining our understanding of the teachings and ensuring that we are using the techniques properly.
In this silent, residential weekend meditation retreat, we will nourish our capacities for clear seeing and inner steadiness and deepen the foundations of mindfulness practice by giving careful attention to the body, the breath, feelings, and the mind. Our retreat will include opportunities for personal guidance with your meditation practice, question and answer sessions, Dharma reflections, periods of sitting and walking meditation as well as instruction in Qi Gong Practice. This daylong retreat is appropriate for both beginning meditators and experienced students alike.
Cost: Sliding scale $60-$120 (scholarship info here)
Questions?
This event is being run by the Insight San Diego. For any questions related to registration or scholarships, please contact Dianna at dianna@insightsd.org. For questions related to the content of this program or event, feel free to get in touch with us here instead. Please be sure to include the date and title of the event in your email!
Additional Information:
This event WILL be recorded.
Continuing Education Credits are NOT available for this event.
*THIS EVENT IS NOW ONLINE
For the safety of all, we will be following county, state, and federal (CDC) COVID-19 guidelines that are in place at that time, and with the additional significant safety protocols:
Proof of full vaccination is required to attend - You must show proof of vaccination (card, photo image, or via California's digital vaccine record) at the door. If you're using the CA digital record, please follow the link before the day of the retreat to help check-in run quickly.
Face mask
Social distancing
If there is a significant change in Covid status in the county, the retreat will be held on line and you will be notified. Please bring your own lunch; there is a refrigerator but no microwave for our use. Bring water and other things you need for your comfort. If you choose, bring a cushion for your chair. The provided chairs are metal folding chairs.
Bring a zabuton and zafu if you prefer to sit that way. A hat and sunglasses will be useful for outdoor walking. Reminder: This is a silent retreat.