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SUMMARY:Concentration\, Jhana and Breath Retreat | in California
DESCRIPTION:Registration has closed.\nConcentration\, Jhana\, and the 16 Steps of Mindfulness with Breathing\na 10-night Meditation Retreat in California\nled by Shaila Catherine\nTuesday\, May 7\, 2024 – Friday\, May 17\, 2024\n \nThe retreat begins with registration from 2:30 – 3:30 pm on Tuesday\, May 7. The retreat ends at 11:45 am on Friday\, May 17 followed by an optional lunch for those who wish to stay for the community meal. \nPartial attendance is possible\, but it must begin on the first day of the retreat and priority will be given to those registering for the full retreat. \nThis retreat will utilize the breath as the primary meditation object and will encourage the development of meditative skills that lead to deep concentration (samadhi) and insight (vipassana). Daily group instructions will focus on the sixteen steps in the Anapanasati Sutta as a route to jhana and/or liberating insight. \nMeetings with the teacher in small groups and one-on-one dialogs will tailor the practices to meet the needs and interests of individual students. Some students may choose to emphasize concentration practice throughout the retreat with the intention to develop the jhanas; others may emphasize vipassana or practice both concentration and insight in conjunction with mindfulness of breathing. \nThis retreat offers a special opportunity to train in concentration and jhana practices with personal guidance from Shaila Catherine. It is one of the very few retreats each year in which Shaila systematically guides students to establish jhana by working step by step with the Anapanasati Sutta. See our Concentration and Jhana FAQ page for more information about developing concentration and the absorption states of jhana. \nThis silent retreat is structured with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation\, dhamma teachings\, and teacher consultations. \nPrior to the retreat\, please read the first half of Focused and Fearless by Shaila Catherine\, and the Anapanasati Sutta. You may download the sutta at: https://suttacentral.net/mn118/en/bodhi \nSITE FEATURES: This retreat will be held at Redwood Glen\, a lovely retreat center nestled in a redwood forest between La Honda and Pescadero. It’s about a 15-minute drive from Pescadero State Beach\, and about a 1-hour drive from either the San Francisco Airport or the San Jose Airport. This retreat center is convenient to reach\, and yet offers a secluded and intimate environment for deep meditation practice. You will enjoy the benefits of natural beauty\, a spacious meditation hall\, comfortable accommodations\, delicious meals\, and access to walking trails. The center is nestled in a majestic redwood forest\, adjacent to county parks and open space preserves. Just a few minutes’ walk from the meditation hall you will find yourself strolling along creek side paths\, surrounded by the powerful serenity of the redwood forest. \nCOVID PRECAUTIONS: Please read our page on COVID Measures and Compliance Requirements. This will explain  the measures we are taking to prevent the spread of illness\, and the actions that will be required of retreat participants. \nRegister now! Space is limited. \nThe retreat begins with registration at 2:30 pm on Tuesday\, May 7; it ends with an optional noon lunch on Friday\, May 17. Participants who are traveling from afar might need to check flight times carefully\, and if necessary arrange to stay in a hotel the night before the retreat. Early-arrival accommodations are not available at this retreat center\, and we must depart shortly after lunch on the closing day. \nTO REGISTER: Please use the online form at the link below to submit your registration and waiver forms. \n\nRegistration Form: April 27. Registration has closed. \n\nThis form will take approximately 20 minutes to fill out. Upon completion of the form you will receive an email with details for completing your payment. You have the option of paying the non-refundable deposit of $250 or the full retreat payment either by mailing a check to the registrar or by making a Zelle bank transfer. The address and account information for making this payment will be included in the registration confirmation email. \n\nDetails of our cancellation policy are on the registration form. \n\nThe retreat facility is somewhat handicapped accessible. Accommodations include comfortable hotel-style rooms with ensuite baths\, and a few dorm-style cabins. RV camping with hook ups are available. See the application form for accommodation details. \nCOST: 10 nights (includes accommodation and meals)\, plus a donation to the teachers at the end of retreat. \n\nFull retreat for single occupancy: 10 nights is $3\,000 – $2\,400 sliding scale (estimated actual cost for single is $2600)\nDouble occupancy sliding scale: $2500 – $2100 (estimated actual cost for double occupancy is $2300)\nCamping in personal tent or RV sliding scale: $2300 – $1800 (estimated actual cost for camping is $2000)\n\nFee covers only accommodations\, food\, and basic administrative expenses. There will be an opportunity at the end of the retreat to make a donation to the teacher. \nThe estimated actual per-person cost if we had used a fixed rate is $2600 for a single room\, $2300 for a shared room\, and $2000 for camping. By selecting an amount above the estimated actual cost\, your generosity supports those who need to select a lower rate to attend the retreat. Selecting an amount below the estimated actual cost is equivalent to receiving a partial scholarship. \nThe sliding scale will allow most scholarship needs to be self-managed. If you need additional scholarship support to attend\, consider applying for a scholarship through https://opendharmafoundation.org\, or contact our registrar for assistance through IMSB/Bodhi-Retreats. \nPARTIAL ATTENDANCE may be arranged for a stay of at least 3 nights\, but must begin on the first day of retreat\, and priority is given to full retreat participants. We strongly encourage attendance at the full retreat. Applicants for partial attendance will be placed on a wait list which will be reviewed approximately 2 months prior to the retreat. Partial attendees will likely be housed in double occupancy rooms unless single rooms remain available 1 month prior to the retreat. You may contact the registrar to determine if single rooms for partial attendance are available. \nThe rates for partial attendance below are listed as single occupancy. Take 15% off the single rate for double accommodations\, and take 20% off for camping. \n\n3 nights (Tuesday–Friday) is $1200\n4 nights (Tuesday–Saturday) is $1\,500\n5 nights (Tuesday–Sunday) is $1800\n6 nights (Tuesday–Monday) is $2100\n7-9 nights is same as full retreat: single $3000 – $2400 sliding scale\n\nDANA: Compensation for the teacher is not included in the registration price. There will be an opportunity to offer donations to the teacher at the end of the retreat. \nQUESTIONS?: meditation3bodhicourses \nCo-Sponsored by Bodhi Retreats and Insight Meditation South Bay
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LOCATION:Redwood Glen Retreat Center\, 100 Wright Drive\, Loma Mar\, CA\, 94021
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SUMMARY:Retreat in California: Body\, Impermanence\, and Death
DESCRIPTION:Liberating Meditations on the Body\, Impermanence\, and Death\nA 10-day meditation retreat with Shaila Catherine\nTuesday\, May 9 – Friday May 19\, 2023\nat Redwood Glen\, 100 Wright Drive\, Loma Mar\, CA 94021 \n“Mindfulness of death\, when developed and cultivated\, is of great fruit and benefit\, culminating in the deathless\, having the deathless as its consummation.”\n– Anguttara Nikaya 8.7 \nWestern societies seem adept at hiding death behind closed doors or in “sanitized” locations like hospitals and nursing homes. Most people rarely see corpses up close or witness the process of dying. Have we have lost access to the spiritual insights that a closer connection with death could bring? \nDeveloping mindfulness of our own death can protect the mind from complacency\, and inspire us to practice dharma with greater energy and sincerity. Formal death contemplation can prepare us for the inevitable event of dying\, help us to let go of latent fears\, stimulate profound insights into impermanence\, clarify priorities\, and abandon sensory attachments. \nMany forms of maranasati (mindfulness of death) are taught in Buddhist traditions. This retreat will begin with mindfulness of the body practices\, and then introduce specific Buddhist approaches to the contemplation of death through guided meditations that encourage the perception of impermanence\, develop ease with letting go\, and use visualizations of skeletons and decomposing corpses as a powerful means for exploring impermanence and nonattachment. Most simply\, we will practice remaining aware and balanced as we reflect on the fact that we will surely die. These contemplations can remove fear of death\, produce a sense of being at ease with the nature of things\, and support the development of mindfulness\, concentration\, and insight. \nThis silent retreat is structured with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation\, dhamma teachings\, small group discussions\, and teacher consultations. It is intended for meditators who are already familiar with mindfulness based practice\, and have previously attended at least one multi-day silent residential retreat. \nSITE FEATURES: This retreat will be held at Redwood Glen\, a lovely retreat center nestled in a redwood forest between La Honda and Pescadero. It’s about a 15-minute drive from Pescadero State Beach\, and about a 1-hour drive from either the San Francisco Airport or the San Jose Airport. This retreat center is convenient to reach\, and yet offers a secluded and intimate environment for deep meditation practice. You will enjoy the benefits of natural beauty\, a spacious meditation hall\, comfortable accommodations\, delicious meals\, and access to walking trails. The center is nestled in a majestic redwood forest\, adjacent to county parks and open space preserves. Just a few minutes’ walk from the meditation hall you will find yourself strolling along creek side paths\, surrounded by the powerful serenity of the redwood forest. \nCOVID PRECAUTIONS: Please read our page on COVID Measures and Compliance Requirements. This will explain  the measures we are taking to prevent the spread of illness\, and the actions that will be required of retreat participants. \nRegister now! Space is limited. \nThe retreat begins with registration at 2:30 pm on Tuesday\, May 9; it ends with an optional noon lunch on Friday\, May 19. Participants who are traveling from afar might need to check flight times carefully\, and if necessary arrange to stay in a hotel the night before the retreat. Early-arrival accommodations are not available at this retreat center\, and we must depart shortly after lunch on the closing day. \nTO REGISTER: Please use the online form at the link below to submit your registration and waiver forms. \n\nRegistration Form: https://staging.imsb.org/form-rg2023/\n\nThis form will take approximately 20 minutes to fill out. Upon completion of the form you will receive an email with details for completing your payment. You have the option of paying the non-refundable deposit of $250 or the full retreat payment either by mailing a check to the registrar or by making a Zelle bank transfer. The address and account information for making this payment will be included in the registration confirmation email. \n\nDetails of our cancellation policy are on the registration form. \n\nThe retreat facility is somewhat handicapped accessible. Accommodations include comfortable hotel-style rooms with ensuite baths\, and a few dorm-style cabins. RV camping with hook ups are available. See the application form for accommodation details. \nCOST: 10 nights (includes accommodation and meals)\, plus a donation to the teachers at the end of retreat. \nDue to precautions regarding the spread of COVID-19\, most participants will need to select the single room option and a rate along the single room sliding scale.  \n\nFull retreat for single occupancy: 10 nights is $3\,000 – $2\,200 sliding scale (estimated actual cost for single is $2500)\nDouble occupancy sliding scale: $2500 – $1900 (estimated actual cost for double occupancy is $2200)\nCamping in personal tent or RV sliding scale: $2200 – $1500 (estimated actual cost for camping is $1800)\n\nFee covers only accommodations\, food\, and basic administrative expenses. There will be an opportunity at the end of the retreat to make a donation to the teacher. \nThe estimated actual per-person cost if we had used a fixed rate is $2500 for a single room\, $2200 for a shared room\, and $1800 for camping. By selecting an amount above the estimated actual cost\, your generosity supports those who need to select a lower rate to attend the retreat. Selecting an amount below the estimated actual cost is equivalent to receiving a partial scholarship. \nThe sliding scale will allow most scholarship needs to be self-managed. If you need additional scholarship support to attend\, consider applying for a scholarship through https://opendharmafoundation.org\, or contact our registrar for assistance through IMSB/Bodhi-Retreats. \nPARTIAL ATTENDANCE may be arranged for a stay of at least 3 nights\, but must begin on the first day of retreat\, and priority is given to full retreat participants. We strongly encourage attendance at the full retreat. Applicants for partial attendance will be placed on a wait list which will be reviewed approximately 2 months prior to the retreat. Partial attendees will likely be housed in double occupancy rooms unless single rooms remain available 2 months prior to the retreat. You may contact the registrar to determine if single rooms for partial attendance are available. \nThe rates for partial attendance below are listed as single occupancy. The mid-point on each sliding scale is our estimated actual cost. Take 18% off any point on the sliding scale for double accommodations\, and take 25% off for camping. \n\n3 nights (Tuesday–Friday) is $1100 – $900 sliding scale\n4 nights (Tuesday–Saturday) is $1\,300 – $1100 sliding scale\n5 nights (Tuesday–Sunday) is $1\,600 – $1300 sliding scale\n6 nights (Tuesday–Monday) is $1\,900 – $1500 sliding scale\n7-9 nights is same as full retreat: single $3000 – $2200 sliding scale\n\nDANA: Compensation for the teacher is not included in the registration price. There will be an opportunity to offer donations to the teacher at the end of the retreat. \nQUESTIONS?: meditation3bodhicourses \nCo-Sponsored by Bodhi Retreats and Insight Meditation South Bay
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/rg2023/
LOCATION:Redwood Glen Retreat Center\, 100 Wright Drive\, Loma Mar\, CA\, 94021
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Open for Registration,Retreats with Shaila
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SUMMARY:Beyond Distraction - Retreat in California
DESCRIPTION:Due to the current shelter-in-place orders\, we have moved the retreat that was previously scheduled for January\, to new dates: May 4-14\, 2021.  \nThis retreat is open for registration! \nThis will be a very special retreat—a rare opportunity to practice with seclusion and intimacy. We will  limit attendance\, wear masks indoors\, increase ventilation\, practice social distancing\, have daily temperature checks and self-scheduled practice periods. We believe the site of Redwood Glen offers a responsible place for a small group retreat. There are private rooms with ensuite private baths\, an enormous dining hall and also outdoor seating in a beautiful Redwood forest. Even with our precautions\, any gathering will involve some degree of risk\, so we leave it to your good judgement to determine if this opportunity is appropriate for you.\nPlease review the preventative measures taken by the center\, our new guidelines for reducing the spread of the coronavirus\, and comments from students who attended our recent retreat in Georgia in September 2020.\n\nCOVID_Information-And-Guidelines_RedwoodGlen2021\nCOVID_Participant Quotes\n\nBeyond Distraction: Overcoming Distracting Thoughts\nA 10-day meditation retreat with Shaila Catherine\nTuesday\, May 4 – Friday May 14\, 2021.\nPartial attendance can be arranged but must start on the first day of the retreat. \nMental restlessness is an insidious and pervasive hindrance that most practitioners struggle to overcome. We can refine our skills for working with the modes of thinking that distract us from being mindful: critical thoughts\, planning\, worrying\, lustful thoughts\, judging\, memories\, internal commentaries\, to name a few. The teachings on this retreat will present a sequence of strategies for dealing with obstructive mental patterns; these progressive instructions are found in two discourses in the Middle Length Discourses (suttas 19 and 20). Practitioners will be encouraged to develop a mindfulness-based meditation practice\, while exploring these strategies. The practice can free the mind from habitual distractions\, nurture calm\, concentration\, and jhana\, and incline toward a liberating understanding of emptiness. \nThis retreat is suitable for practitioners of any level\, providing you have attended at least one prior silent residential retreat. \nPreparation: Please read the following two discourses prior to the retreat. You may wish to bring a print out to the retreat for your personal reference. \n\nhttps://suttacentral.net/mn19/en/bodhi\nhttps://suttacentral.net/mn20/en/bodhi\n\nDaily group instructions will explore a multitude of ways to work with thoughts. Group and one-to-one guidance will tailor the practices to meet the needs and interests of individual students. \nThis silent retreat is structured with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation\, dhamma teachings\, and teacher consultations. It will provide an ideal occasion for nurturing serenity and calmness\, removing distracting thoughts\, and inclining the mind toward a liberating realization of emptiness. This retreat is intended for meditators who already have an established mindfulness based practice\, and have previously attended at least one multi-day silent residential retreat. Students will be expected to practice a mindfulness-based approach to meditation practice. \nSITE FEATURES: This retreat will be held at Redwood Glen\, a lovely retreat center nestled in a redwood forest between La Honda and Pescadero. It’s about a 15-minute drive from Pescadero State Beach\, and about a 1-hour drive from either the San Francisco Airport or the San Jose Airport. This retreat center is convenient to reach\, and yet offers a secluded and intimate environment for deep meditation practice. You will enjoy the benefits of natural beauty\, a spacious meditation hall\, comfortable accommodations\, delicious meals\, and access to walking trails. The center is nestled in a majestic redwood forest\, adjacent to county parks and open space preserves. Just a few minutes’ walk from the meditation hall you will find yourself strolling along creek side paths\, surrounded by the powerful serenity of the redwood forest. \nRegister now! Space is limited. \nWe usually keep this retreat small (under 36 participants) to enable in-depth guidance from Shaila. To increase social distancing due to the pandemic\, we are limiting attendance to 24 participants. \nThe retreat begins with registration at 2:00 pm on Tuesday\, May 4; it ends with an optional noon lunch on Friday\, May 14. Participants who are traveling from afar might need to check flight times carefully\, and if necessary arrange to stay in a hotel the night before the retreat. Early-arrival accommodations are not available at this retreat center\, and we must depart shortly after lunch on the closing day. \nTO REGISTER: Please use the online form at the link below to submit your registration and waiver forms. \n\nLink to registration form: https://staging.imsb.org/RG2021/\n\nThis form will take approximately 20 minutes to fill out. Upon completion of the form you will receive an email with details for completing your payment. You have the option of paying the non-refundable deposit of $250 or the full retreat payment either by mailing a check to the registrar or by making a Zelle bank transfer. The address and account information for making this payment will be included in the registration confirmation email. \n\nIf we must cancel the retreat for any reason (such as if we are under shelter-in-place orders at the time of the retreat)\, we will return your deposit and fees\, however\, the $250 deposit remains non-refundable if you cancel your reservation. Details of our cancellation policy are on the registration form. \n\nThe retreat facility is somewhat handicapped accessible. Accommodations include comfortable hotel-style rooms with ensuite baths\, and a few dorm-style cabins. RV camping with hook ups are available. See the application form for accommodation details. \nCOST: 10 nights (includes accommodation and meals)\, plus a donation to the teachers at the end of retreat. \nDue to precautions regarding the spread of COVID-19\, the double occupancy rate is only available to couples or friends who are arriving together and agree to share the room. Most participants will need to select the single room option and a rate along the single room sliding scale.  \n\nDouble occupancy sliding scale: $1900 – $1250 (estimated actual cost is $1600)\nSingle occupancy sliding scale: $2800 – $1900 (estimated actual cost is $2300)\n\nOur estimated actual costs for double accommodations and camping is $1600\, and for single accommodations it is $2300. These represent the amounts that we would have charged to cover the cost of accommodations\, food\, and basic administrative expenses if we had used a fixed rate instead of a sliding scale. \nSelecting an amount above the estimated actual cost will support the retreat and enable those who need to select a lower rate to attend the retreat. Selecting an amount below the estimated actual cost self-selects a supported scholarship rate. This sliding scale will allow most scholarship needs to be managed by self-selecting an amount lower than the estimated actual costs. Inquire with the registrar if you need additional scholarship support to attend. \nPARTIAL ATTENDANCE: Partial attendance may be arranged for a stay of 3-6 nights\, but priority is given to full retreat participants. Partial attendees will likely be housed in double occupancy rooms. Contact the registrar to determine if single accommodations for partial attendance can be arranged. Retreats of 7-9 nights are priced using the sliding scale fee range for the full retreat\, and we discourage departures in the final days of the program. If a 7-9 night option is necessary for your participation\, contact the registrar in advance to determine if this will be possible at this retreat. \n\n3 nights (Tuesday–Friday) Double: $900 – $550 sliding scale; Single: $1080 – $690 sliding scale.\n4 nights (Tuesday–Saturday) Double: $1\,100 – $675 sliding scale; Single: $1440 – $920 sliding scale.\n5 nights (Tuesday–Sunday) Double: $1\,300 – $800 sliding scale; Single: $1800 – $1150 sliding scale.\n6 nights (Tuesday–Monday) Double: $1\,500-$950 sliding scale; Single: $2160 – $1380 sliding scale.\n\nContact the registrar for details about partial attendance. \nDANA: Compensation for the teacher is not included in the registration price. There will be an opportunity to offer donations to the teacher at the end of the retreat. \nQUESTIONS?: retreatregistration \nCo-Sponsored by Bodhi Retreats and Insight Meditation South Bay
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/beyond-distraction-retreat-in-california/
LOCATION:Redwood Glen Retreat Center\, 100 Wright Drive\, Loma Mar\, CA\, 94021
CATEGORIES:Retreats with Shaila
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SUMMARY:Concentration and Jhana Factors - California Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating Concentration and the Jhana Factors\nA 10-day retreat with Shaila Catherine\nTuesday\, February 18 – Friday February 28\, 2020.\nPartial attendance can be arranged but must start on the first day of the retreat. \nDon’t wait! Scroll down to register now!\nRegistration closes February 1. \nThis ten-day residential retreat will utilize mindfulness of breathing (anapanasati) and loving-kindness (metta) to cultivate concentration. The instructions will emphasize developing five factors that intensify focused attention and characterize the blissful states of meditative absorption known as jhana. The five factors are applied attention\, sustained attention\, joy\, happiness\, and one-pointedness of mind. Although these are called the Five Jhana Factors\, they are not exclusive to jhana states. The teachings on this retreat will provide practical instructions for developing and balancing these factors; distinguishing between the jhana factors and the states of jhana absorption; and examining the powerful role that concentration plays on the path of awakening. \nDaily group instructions will explore mindfulness with breathing (anapanasati) and loving-kindness (metta). Group and one-to-one guidance will tailor the practices to meet the needs and interests of individual students. \nThis silent retreat is structured with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation\, dhamma teachings\, and teacher consultations. It will provide an ideal occasion for nurturing serenity and calmness\, and introducing the basics of jhana practice. No previous jhana experience is required\, however\, this retreat is intended for meditators who already have an established mindfulness based practice\, and have previously attended at least one multi-day silent residential retreat. \nPrior to the retreat\, please read the first 11 chapters of Focused and Fearless by Shaila Catherine. \nSITE BENEFITS: This retreat will be held at Redwood Glen\, a lovely retreat center nestled in a redwood forest between La Honda and Pescadero. It’s about a 15-minute drive from Pescadero State Beach\, and about a 1-hour drive from either the San Francisco Airport or the San Jose Airport. This retreat center is convenient to reach\, and yet offers a secluded and intimate environment for deep meditation practice. You will enjoy the benefits of natural beauty\, a spacious meditation hall\, comfortable accommodations\, delicious meals\, and access to walking trails. The center is nestled in a majestic redwood forest\, adjacent to county parks and open space preserves. Just a few minutes’ walk from the meditation hall you will find yourself strolling along creek side paths\, surrounded by the powerful serenity of the redwood forest. \nRegister now! Space is limited. \nWe keep this retreat small (under 36 participants) to enable in-depth guidance from Shaila. \nThe retreat begins with registration at 2:00 pm on Tuesday\, February 18; it ends with noon lunch on Friday\, February 28. Participants who are traveling from afar might need to check flight times carefully\, and if necessary arrange to stay in a hotel the night before the retreat. Early-arrival accommodations are not available at this retreat center\, and we must depart shortly after lunch on the closing day. \nTO REGISTER: Download and complete the RG2020 registration and waiver forms\, enclose a non-refundable deposit of $250 (payable to Bodhi Retreats)\, and return the registration and waiver forms via email and/or postal mail to the address below. We are not currently accepting credit card transactions\, so please send your registration deposit and fees via check or money order made payable to Bodhi Retreats. If this is not possible for some of our international guests\, please contact the registrar for alternative payment arrangements. \nRobin Boudette\n26 Zion Road\nHopewell NJ 08525\nUnited States \nretreatregistration \n\nRG2020_Registration_Fillable_Form\nRG2020_Registration_Standard-Printable_Form\nRG2020_Waiver-of-Liability\n\nThe retreat facility is somewhat handicapped accessible. Accommodations include comfortable hotel-style rooms with attached baths\, and a few dorm-style cabins. See the application form for accommodation details. \nCOST: 10 nights including accommodation and meals. \n\nDouble occupancy sliding scale: $1800 – $1250 (estimated actual cost is $1600)\nSingle occupancy sliding scale: $2800 – $1850 (estimated actual cost is $2300)\n\nSelecting an amount above the middle of each sliding scale range will support the retreat and enable those who need to select a lower rate to attend the retreat. Selecting an amount below the middle of the sliding scale self-selects a supported scholarship rate. The mid-point of each sliding scale represents the amount that we would have charged to cover costs for accommodations\, food\, and basic administrative expenses if we had used a fixed rate instead of a sliding scale. Our estimated actual costs for double accommodations is $1600\, and for single accommodations it is $2300. \nInquire with the registrar if you need additional scholarship support to attend. \nPARTIAL ATTENDANCE: Partial attendance may be arranged for a stay of 3-6 nights. Priority will be given to full retreat registration. Partial attendees will likely be housed in double occupancy rooms. Singles accommodations will not be reserved in advance for partial attendees. \n\n3 nights (Tuesday–Friday) is $900 – $550 sliding scale\n4 nights (Tuesday–Saturday) is $1\,100 – $675 sliding scale\n5 nights (Tuesday–Sunday) is $1\,300 – $800 sliding scale\n6 nights (Tuesday–Monday) is $1\,500-$950 sliding scale\n\nContact the registrar for details about partial attendance. \nDANA: Compensation for the teacher is not included in the registration price. There will be an opportunity to offer donations to the teacher at the end of the retreat. \nCo-Sponsored by Bodhi Retreats and Insight Meditation South Bay
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/concentrationandjhanafactors_rg2020/
LOCATION:Redwood Glen Retreat Center\, 100 Wright Drive\, Loma Mar\, CA\, 94021
CATEGORIES:Retreats with Shaila
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SUMMARY:Liberating the Mind and Heart - A Retreat Developing Compassion and Joy - near Pescadero\, CA - with Shaila Catherine
DESCRIPTION:Liberating Mind and Heart: A weeklong retreat on Cultivating Loving-Kindness\, Compassion\, Joy\, and Equanimity\nwith Shaila Catherine \nMonday\, September 17\, 2018 – Sunday September 23\, 2018.\nPartial attendance can be arranged for the first 3 or 4 nights. \nDON’T WAIT! Registration closes August 31. \nLOVING KINDNESS is a profound quality of friendliness toward all of life. Compassion is a deep commitment to non-harming. Joy highlights the blessings. Equanimity sees the truth with a balanced mind. This ancient practice called Brahma Vihara practice cultivates a heartful wish that all beings be well. It uproots tendencies toward ill will\, harming\, competitive discontent\, and craving. It is a practice of happiness that heals the heart\, meets the pains of life with sensitivity\, and strengthens the inner serenity that is essential for concentration. The Brahma Viharas can lead to the absorption states of jhana\, and to what the ancient Buddhist texts describe as a vast\, exhaulted\, and “immeasurable liberation of the mind.” \nThis retreat will include instruction\, guided meditations\, and teachings on cultivating these qualities of friendliness\, compassion\, joy\, and equanimity. There will be alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation\, dhamma teachings\, question and answer sessions\, self-scheduled practice periods\, and teacher consultations. \nThis retreat will be held at Redwood Glen\, a lovely retreat center nestled in a redwood forest between La Honda and Pescadero. It’s about a 15-minutes drive from Pescadero State Beach\, and about a 1-hour drive from either the San Francisco Airport or the San Jose airport. \nThe retreat begins with registration at 2:00 pm on September 17; it ends at 11:30 am on September 23. Participants who are traveling from afar might need to check flight times carefully\, and if necessary arrange to stay in a hotel the night before the retreat. Early-arrival accommodations are not available at the retreat center. \nRegister early! Space is limited.\nTO REGISTER: Download and complete the RG-Metta-2018 registration and waiver forms\, enclose a non-refundable deposit of $250 (payable to Bodhi-Retreats)\, and return via email and/or postal mail to: \nKatrina Bergbauer\n225 Second Avenue\nDecatur\, GA 30030 \nretreats \n\nStandard Print Reg Form-RG-Metta-2018-final\nWaiver of Liability-RG-Metta-2018\n\nThe retreat facility is somewhat handicapped accessible. Accommodations include comfortable hotel-style rooms with attached baths\, and a few dorm-style cabins. See the application form for accommodation details. \nCOST: 6 nights including accommodation and meals \n\nDouble occupancy sliding scale: $1400 – $800\nSingle occupancy sliding scale: $2000 – $1500\n\nSelecting an amount above the middle of each sliding scale range will support the retreat and enable those who need to select a lower rate to attend the retreat. Selecting an amount below the middle of the sliding scale offers participants the possibility of self-selecting a supported scholarship rate. \nInquire with the registrar if you need additional scholarship support to attend. \nPARTIAL ATTENDANCE: Partial retreat attendance can be arranged for a stay of  3 or 4 nights\, but must begin on the first day of the retreat\, September 17. See registration form for rates and contact the registrar for details. Either single or double accommodations are available for partial attendees. \nDANA: Compensation for the teacher is not included in the registration price. There will be an opportunity to offer donations to the teachers at the end of the retreat. \nCo-Sponsored by Bodhi-Retreats and Insight Meditation South Bay
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/loving-kindness-metta-meditation-retreat-in-santa-rosa-ca-with-shaila-catherine/
LOCATION:Redwood Glen Retreat Center\, 100 Wright Drive\, Loma Mar\, CA\, 94021
CATEGORIES:Open for Registration,Requires Registration,Retreats with Shaila
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