Retreat Dates: Jan 14-21, 2011
Retreat Location: 307 Arthur’s Court, Fairplay, Colorado
Driving Directions: From Fairplay, take 9 south towards Hartsel. Go about 7 miles on 9 and take what is basically the first left on Redhill Rd. Turn left into the first driveway (which is the first left), to the house. As much as possible, people should car pool.
Accommodations: Limited space is available at the retreat house; bring bedding. Camping ok.
Contact: Steve Ring 303.679.0915
Retreat Schedule: Friday – Prayers and Aspirations 5-6 PM, and community dinner
Saturday & Sunday- Registration starting at 8:00 AM, retreat start at 9 AM
Monday – Friday – Detailed schedule to be provided
Description:
Insight Meditation is a practice of self-transformation that focuses on using introspection and deep analysis of the interconnection between mind and body to achieve a balanced state of love and compassion.
“Vipassana,” a Pali word meaning “extraordinary seeing,” was prescribed by the Buddha as a sure-fire way to end ignorance. Jetavana Mingon Sayadaw, one of Burma’s exemplary forest monks, compared this practice to climbing a high mountain. It is only by walking step-by-step that we reach the summit.
Our retreat time will be dedicated to this ‘high mountain’ path. It is the path of all great practitioners throughout history: silence, sitting, walking, contemplating the great teachings. Awakening from hypnotic habits of the discursive mind to the unbounded awareness of the present moment. Together in guided meditation sessions we will build momentum to cultivate calm-and-clarity, the Buddha’s antidote to all suffering states. For this journey, we will take with us the Four Pillars of Mindfulness, the Path of Purification, and forgiveness and loving kindness practice.
A donation of $400/single or $700/couple is suggested
A donation of $150/single or $250/couple is suggested for the weekend