“Not by hatred are hatreds ever pacified here (in the world). They are pacified by love. This is the eternal law.” Buddha, Dhammapada
Join us for a long weekend celebrating and cultivating that one thing we just can’t get enough of - love, sweet love.
The practice of ‘love’ is one of the great stands of meditation practice. Known as the Brahmaviharas, or ‘divine abodes’, these practices supports us to look kindly at ourselves and the world. See and be the joy we seek. Be compassionate to sorrows and suffering. And be fearless in the face of life’s inevitable challenges and difficulties.
Led by Ananta, 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.
SAFETY AND COVID-19
We will be following our Covid-19 protocols here.
DATES AND SCHEDULE
This retreat starts on Friday evening June 10th, and ends on Monday noon June 13th, 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: $690 (benefactor) / $495 (standard)
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. Please chose an amount that works for you, bearing in mind than any contribution about the base fee allows to more easily support those in need of scholarships.
Some rooms have private bathrooms; these will be allocated on a need basis.
*Discounts for couples willing to share a room may be available.
REGISTRATION
To Register and secure your spot, please follow the 2 steps below:
STEP 1 - register below with all needed information (no payment)
STEP 2 - complete payment according to your level of contribution.