UPCOMING RETREATS
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PRESENT MOMENT AWARENESS weekend
Friday March 8 at 3:00pm - Sunday March 10, noonish Still Waters Pond Retreat Center, Voluntown, CT Led by Brother Phap Tri of Rose Apple and Tom Duva of Po Jama Sangha, our retreat weekend will focus on Interbeing through practices and meditation related to being present to Body, Speech, Mind, including our inner and outer environment, Mother Earth. We will practice Noble silence with periods of time for Dharma sharing and deep listening, possible question and answers, focusing on our retreat experiences. Delicious homestyle healthy vegetarian meals and peaceful surroundings of the beautiful Still Waters Retreat Center will support our weekend. Registration and information on Still Waters: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/present-moment-awareness-weekend-still-waters-retreat-center-voluntown-54414090 MAKE SURE TO ENTER THE DISCOUNT CODE for the reduced rate - Discount147 (no space between discount and 147) The retreat is limited to 15 people. To be placed on the waitlist, contact Tom Duva at whitecladdeciple@gmail.com, 860-729-2342 |
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ALIVE IN THE WEB: A WEEKEND IMMERSION IN THE WORK THAT RECONNECTS
A 3-day residential retreat entitled, Friday March 22 at 5pm to Sunday March 24 at 3pm.
Still Waters Pond Retreat Center, Voluntown, CT
We are alive at a time of growing uncertainty and tremendous loss. Countless species, ecosystems, and human cultures around the world are endangered. How do we respond to the daily barrage of distressing news? What do we do with feelings of despair? Where do we find inspiration for positive change? To address these questions, Joanna Macy and her colleagues have been evolving the Work that Reconnects over four decade. It has inspired many thousands of people to engage wholeheartedly in The Great Turning to a life-sustaining society. In the forward to Joanna’s book entitled ‘World as Lover, World as Self’ Thich Nhat Hahn, writes, “This is real peace education. The deepest teachings of the Buddha are explained here. Let us join the buddhas and bodhisattvas in congratulating Joanna Macy by…practicing the fruits of her insights”.
Kirstin Edelglass, M.A. began studying with Joanna Macy eighteen years ago and facilitates the Work That Reconnects in a variety of settings, including as Joanna’s assistant. She is a wilderness guide, ecological educator, psychosynthesis counselor, and co-founder of the New England Council Collective. The initiator of the Earth Leadership Cohort for young adults, she enjoys strengthening communities and promoting solo experiences in the natural world.
All-inclusive rate of $275 includes the facilitator’s fee, beautiful and well-appointed accommodations, lovingly prepared and healthy food, access to the gorgeous grounds with trails, kayaks and campfires, as well as gentle meeting space for meditation and reflection.
Information and registration: http://www.stillwaterspond.com/events/
For any questions, please contact Kirstin Edelglass at kedelglass@marlboro.edu or Tom Duva and Julie Wagner at retreatdharma@gmail.com
A 3-day residential retreat entitled, Friday March 22 at 5pm to Sunday March 24 at 3pm.
Still Waters Pond Retreat Center, Voluntown, CT
We are alive at a time of growing uncertainty and tremendous loss. Countless species, ecosystems, and human cultures around the world are endangered. How do we respond to the daily barrage of distressing news? What do we do with feelings of despair? Where do we find inspiration for positive change? To address these questions, Joanna Macy and her colleagues have been evolving the Work that Reconnects over four decade. It has inspired many thousands of people to engage wholeheartedly in The Great Turning to a life-sustaining society. In the forward to Joanna’s book entitled ‘World as Lover, World as Self’ Thich Nhat Hahn, writes, “This is real peace education. The deepest teachings of the Buddha are explained here. Let us join the buddhas and bodhisattvas in congratulating Joanna Macy by…practicing the fruits of her insights”.
Kirstin Edelglass, M.A. began studying with Joanna Macy eighteen years ago and facilitates the Work That Reconnects in a variety of settings, including as Joanna’s assistant. She is a wilderness guide, ecological educator, psychosynthesis counselor, and co-founder of the New England Council Collective. The initiator of the Earth Leadership Cohort for young adults, she enjoys strengthening communities and promoting solo experiences in the natural world.
All-inclusive rate of $275 includes the facilitator’s fee, beautiful and well-appointed accommodations, lovingly prepared and healthy food, access to the gorgeous grounds with trails, kayaks and campfires, as well as gentle meeting space for meditation and reflection.
Information and registration: http://www.stillwaterspond.com/events/
For any questions, please contact Kirstin Edelglass at kedelglass@marlboro.edu or Tom Duva and Julie Wagner at retreatdharma@gmail.com
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A RETREAT IN THE PLUM VILLAGE TRADITION - Led by Joanne Friday
Wednesday May 15 2:00pm - Sunday May 19 2:00pm Camp Aldersgate, N Scituate RI This 5 day retreat is led by Dharma Teacher, Joanne Friday and held by the RI Community of Mindfulness. This is our 7th year and this is a silent retreat with silent meals, meditation, dharma sharing, and dharma talks led by Joanne. Held in a lovely wooded area around a lake. The vegetarian meals are prepared with love and care. Note: The location is a bit of a "roughing it" experience with only small mattresses on wooden bunks and shared public bathrooms. Most rooms are shared with three or more people. Many people enjoy camping in their own tents. For more information and registration, contact Kristen Morelli, meditating.mama.ri@gmail.com |
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EMBRACING THE INNER CHILD WITH MINDFULNESS: The Art of Cultivating Compassion and Happiness
Friday June 14 - Wednesday June 19 A Mindfulness Retreat with Anh-Huong Nguyen and Thu Nguyen Prindle Pond Conference Center, Charlton, MA This retreat is a rare opportunity to practice with these two beloved Dharma Teachers from Virginia. Anh-Huong and Thu were among the first students to be ordained as Dharma Teachers by Thich Nhat Hanh in 1992. They have been practicing and teaching mindfulness in the Plum Village tradition ever since. Registration now open HERE. |
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Banner photo: New England Regional Retreat at the Hulbert Center, Fairlee VT October 2018