November Retreat

Cultivating Mindfulness In Everyday Life;

Watering The Seeds Of Stillness

A weekend of mindfulness inspired by the Teachings of Zen Buddhist Master Thich Nhat Hanh

Friday evening November 14 – Sunday afternoon November 16

Maitripa Contemplative Centre, 528 Myers Creek Road, Healesville, Victoria

Led by Dharma teacher Tony Mills from Five Mountains Sangha, The Channon, NSW

The aim of the retreat is to deepen our ability to be happy and peaceful in daily life. We will share the practice of ‘stopping’ and looking deeply, the experience of being still and looking into things and having a sense of spaciousness even in busy times.

Program

The program will commence at 8pm after a BYO picnic tea and will end at 4pm Sunday. The retreat will begin with an orientation session followed by a meditation session. The retreat is suitable for beginners as well as those with more advanced Buddhist practice. The retreat is based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh and will include seated, walking and working meditation, dharma talks and discussion and relaxation sessions. Significant periods of the retreat will be conducted in silence. There will be an opportunity for people to take the Five Mindfulness Trainings. Details of the program available after registration.

Where

Located in the beautiful Upper Yarra Valley, six and a half kilometres from Healesville, the Maitripa Contemplative Centre is an hour and a quarter easy drive from Melbourne CBD. Set in 50 acres of forest and gardens established early in the twentieth century, Maitripa has beautiful gardens and walks, breathtaking vistas and ample parking.

Details of how to get there as well as what to bring and other information will be sent to you once you register.

Accommodation

There are single, double and twin share bedrooms, a shared bathroom, a separate teacher's suite, a large meditation room, a dining room and fully equipped commercial kitchen. Bedrooms will be allocated by date of registration.

STRICTLY LIMITED places available so please book early to ensure your place. Payment is required at time of booking. Full refund available if cancellation made by November 7. If late cancellation part refund possible.

Enquires Julia Byford juliabyford@bigpond.com or 0414 759670

Ian Roberts idroberts@bigpond.com or 0419 581784

Cultivating mindfulness in everyday life; watering the seeds of stillness

Organised by Present Moment Sangha in collaboration with Green Bamboo Sangha