In this retreat, we’ll explore the essential teachings offered by the Buddha that lead to the sure heart’s release: the purification of speech and behavior, the purification of mind through concentration and insight, and the purification of view through the experiential understanding of the three universal characteristics. The teachings will draw from the path to liberation as described in the late Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw’s “Manual of Insight”, and the practical yet profound awareness teachings of Sayadaw U Tejaniya. These inseparable and mutually reinforcing Dhamma understandings cultivate unshakable faith in the efficacy of the Buddha’s teachings to experience liberating love and wisdom.

The retreat will be held in Noble Silence, and will include complete instructions for sitting and walking meditations, Dharma talks, guided loving kindness meditations, Q&A, group and individual practice discussions, mindful work periods, eating and resting as opportunities to maintain continuous awareness. The daily schedule will be alternate periods of sitting and walking, with opportunities for more open periods of practicing depending on individual needs.

The retreat is suitable for both new and experienced meditators. People of all walks of life are welcome.