Retreat Dates: Saturday & Sunday Nov 13-14, 2010
Retreat Location: Miller Ranch Community Center
25 Mill Loft Rd.
Edwards, CO
DIRECTIONS: Exit I-70 number 163 into Edwards, RIGHT turn at bottom of off ramp if eastbound or LEFT if westbound, Shell Station will be on your left, take a LEFT at the light onto Miller Ranch Road, follow Miller Ranch Road approx. 1.3 miles, the Community Center will be on your RIGHT just after the ball fields. Stairs are on the south side of the building.
Accommodations: Free lodging with local sangha members can generally be arranged in advance by calling Ben at 970.390.9299.
Contact: Ben Gaylord 970.390.9299
Retreat Schedule:
Saturday: Registration at 9:30, Retreat from 10:30 – 3:30
Sunday: Registration at 9:30, Retreat from 10:30 – 12:30
Retreat Topic:
In this retreat Venerable Tenzin continues with teachings based on the Lamrim (stages of the path). Shamatha or “meditative serenity/ calm abiding”, helps to protect the mind from disturbing emotions and conceptual thinking processes. It brings the mind to a balanced state of alertness, clarity and control, which can lead to inner peace and harmony. Shamatha meditation cuts through the confusion of ordinary appearances and perceptions and gives rise to deeper levels of understanding and wisdom. This allows one to see the ultimate reality of phenomena.
Everyone is welcome to study and practice Shamata meditation, no matter what your background or experience.
A donation of $150/single or $250/couple is suggested