Resting Retreat an online meditation immersion

Friday 9/26 7-8:30pm, Saturday 9/27 & Sunday 9/28 10am-3pm ET

Zoom

Meditation is true rest. Much of the time, we’re in a state of some kind of activity, or some kind of activation. Even curled up on the couch watching TV, the mind is frequently roaming around attempting to latch on to something. Sometimes this rises to the level of overt anxiety, sometimes it feels like getting on top of our to do list, sometimes it’s developing ideas or solving concrete problems. While there’s a place for problem solving and staying current with responsibilities, we also need to actually practice taking a rest from the constant thought process that seems to be driving us around, whether that driver is reckless or seemingly law abiding.

You could say that the practice of resting in meditation is a switch from loyalty to a thought process, to loyalty to awareness. Awareness has no problems to solve; it’s not trying to get to the bottom of anything. Yes, we have things to attend to in life, but we may find that cultivating rest makes us a little more agile in stepping towards right action, rather than pumping energy into every fantasy or scheme that the mind produces. An excellent way to fortify this allegiance with awareness is to meditate for long periods of time. And an excellent way to stay with longer practice is to do it with the support of a group.

During this weekend retreat, we’ll begin with a somatic meditation to find some rest in the body, then alternate between walking and sitting meditation, with readings, dharma talks, and conversation.

This retreat will not be recorded.

Cost- $160 Please scroll down for registration and payment options.

No one turned away for lack of funds, please reach out if you need financial assistance.