Befriending Impermanence and Uncertainty How do I stay grounded and open hearted in the midst of change and turmoil? How do I drink deeply of the Refuge of Impermanence? How can […]
For details about Ayya Santacitta from Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery, click here. The retreat theme is "Entering the Heart of Practice". At the heart of Buddhist practice is the union […]
The Five Spiritual Faculties/Las Cinco Facultades Espirituales In this daylong, we will explore the Five Spiritual Faculties through brief talks, exercises, and discussion. These qualities – faith (confidence), energy (effort), […]
"Finding balance in an unbalanced world." A one-day retreat with SIM Community Mentor, Rev. Diane Wilde Creating balance both in ourselves and in our efforts to alleviate harm to all sentient […]
The Brahmaviharas: Prescriptions for a Contented Life A Daylong Retreat with Ayya Santacitta from Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery and SIM Community Mentor, Diane Wilde. The Brahmaviharas — also known as the […]
This retreat is part of a six week meditation course offered twice a year. You must pre-register to the course before attending this retreat.
Resting In Awareness and Experience A One Day Retreat with SIM’s Founding Teacher Dennis Warren At the center of long term practice is the ability to rest, to abide, in […]
Reflections on a Year of Practice A One Day Retreat with SIM Community Mentor Rich Howard This will be a day of practice, reflection, and discussion as we honor the […]
Awareness, Insight and Liberation Daylong Retreat with Visiting Senior Teacher, Steve Armstrong The day will focus on integrating the mindfulness meditation instructions of Mahāsi Sayadaw with the practical mindful awareness […]
What have you learned from your “teachers”, and what lessons do you provide others. Daylong Retreat with SIM Community Mentor, Diane Wilde We will start the morning off with gentle […]