Breathing, Embodied, Present and Connected
With Dharmacharini Viveka
November 11 - 14, 2022
RETREAT BY INVITED PRESENTER
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.
“The healing food, meticulous surroundings, respectful staff and the deep, deep sense of community were transformative. This retreat helped me rediscover what matters to me in life.”
STAY SAFE DURING COVID-19: To allow for ease and peace of mind during the retreat and transport to the retreat, the Council of Triratna NY / NJ kindly requests that all those attending be vaccinated, with vaccination completed at least 30 days prior to the retreat. Please see additional Triratna Covid policies here. If you have any concerns about this request, or if you need support in obtaining a vaccination appointment, please contact the council.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Instruction and support from a highly experienced teachers
- A thoughtful balance of meditation, yogic practices, contemplation, ritual and rest periods
- A supportive and friendly community of practitioners
- Access to individual meditation support if needed
- Silence as well as Q&A with teachers
- Delicious all-vegetarian meals with locally sourced ingredients
- Option to extend stay on Personal Retreat
- Extensive library of dharma books
- Expansive wooded grounds with beautiful flora and fauna
- Single rooms for all (option for couples to share)
OPEN TO ALL
Meditation: This retreat will be most suitable for people with experience of meditation. Beginner instruction will not be offered during the retreat, but individual support will be available 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.
SCHEDULE
(subject to change)
Friday, November 11
| 3:00 PM | Check in begins |
| 6:00-7:00 PM | Dinner |
| 7:00-9:00 PM | Group Introduction |
| Welcome, Introductions & Dedication Ceremony— Silence Begins |
Saturday, November 12-Sunday, November 13
| 6:30-7:00 AM | Breathing (yogic practices) |
| 7:00-7:50 AM | Refuges & Precepts, First Sit |
| 7:50-8:00 AM | Leg Stretch |
| 8:00-8:30 AM | Second Sit |
| 8:30-9:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Morning Practice & Teaching Session |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00-3:00 PM | Personal Time |
| 3:00-4:00 PM | Breath & Body (yogic practices) |
| 4:00-6:00 PM | Afternoon Practice & Teaching Session |
| 6:00-7:00 PM | Dinner |
| 7:30-9:00 PM | Evening Practice & Devotion |
Monday, November 14
| 6:30-7:00 AM | Breathing (yogic practices) |
| 7:00-7:50 AM | Refuges & Precepts, First Sit |
| 7:50-8:00 AM | Leg Stretch |
| 8:00-8:30 AM | Second Sit |
| 8:30-9:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 10:00-11:30 AM | Morning Practice & Teaching Session |
| 11:30- AM- 12:00 PM | Closing Circle-Silence Ends |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Checkout and Departure |
About the Teacher
Dharmacharini Viveka
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 […]
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