Join us for a long weekend exploring the technique and insights contained in the early Buddhist Satipatthana and Anapanasati instructions of mindfulness of breathing and body and resonances in the yogic meditation teaching of Mahamudra.
Led by Viveka, this 3-day residential retreat is offered in the context of our 2022 theme on ‘meditation’ as a key practice to support our growth and awakening. The emphasis of the retreat will be on silent meditation, offering a chance to sink deeper into our experience.
Viveka is a co-President of the Triratna NY-NJ sangha. Her teaching emphasizes awakening here and now - grounded in the body, and accessed through a spacious, appreciative, curiosity. Her teaching style is informed by over 20 years of dharma practice and long silent retreats, interaction with a diversity of Buddhist teachers and practitioners, and her work as a certified coach, facilitator, and trainer supporting people in social change movements to realize lasting transformation.
She lives in San Francisco, California.
SAFETY AND COVID-19
We will be following our Covid-19 protocols here.
DATES AND SCHEDULE
This retreat starts on Friday evening November 11th, and ends on Monday noon November 14th, 2022. Participants can arrive on Friday between 3 and 6pm. Dinner will be at 6pm and the retreat program will begin at 7pm. On the last day (Monday), the retreat will end at noon.
LEVEL / SUITABILITY
Meditation: This retreat will be most suitable for people with experience of meditation. Beginner instruction will not be offered during the retreat, but Order Members will be available for individual support as needed.
Mindful Movement: no experience needed, very accessible.
Whether recently developed or longstanding, attendees are asked to have some prior connection to Triratna Buddhist Community.
LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION
The retreat is held at the beautiful Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing, in the Hudson Valley. Information about transportation can be found here.
Closer to the time, the Triratna NY team will coordinate shared transportation from NYC and NJ.
ACCOMMODATION & COSTS
All rooms are single occupancy with a queen bed. Fees include all meals, which are vegetarian with vegan options.
Sliding scale: $660 (en suite) / $495 (standard room)
Scholarships from the Council are available for sangha members, please inquire.
These fees only cover costs of the retreat and do not include transportation or (optional) dana.
*Discounts for couples willing to share a room may be available.
REGISTRATION
Please register via the Dharmakaya website here: