by staff2080 | Nov 20, 2022
Mindfulness with Breathing (ānāpānasati) has been an important foundation practice throughout Buddhist history; many meditators have been exposed to it in some form. It serves as a comprehensive meditation system on its own and also as a support for many lovely...
by staff2080 | Nov 20, 2022
The Buddha frequently taught about the practice of the path as “a gradual training” (anupubbasikkhā), which unfolds in stages from the first step to the final goal of enlightenment. He most often talked about this gradual unfolding in terms of monastic life. However,...
by staff2080 | Nov 20, 2022
This retreat is set in the larger context of awakening. The first few days include the overall “view” of enlightenment, and the basis of Bodhicitta (a wish for awakening for oneself and all beings) in the heart for a full practice and larger intention for practice....
by staff2080 | Nov 20, 2022
While silent meditation retreats are invaluable for revealing the power of training the mind, many meditators find it challenging to establish a continuity of awareness when they are not supported by the discipline of retreat, looking instead to attain particular...
by staff2080 | Oct 8, 2022
This retreat is offered as an opportunity for very experienced students to develop their capacity for self-retreat in order to develop autonomy, maturity, depth, flexibility and creativity in engaging their personal practice. It is suitable for those who are...
