Daylong Retreat May 2024
Event description
This will be a day of silent practice in the style of Reflective Meditation (RM). This approach to dharma practice and meditation has an underpinning of kindness, curiosity and permission to experiment,which flows through to our daily life. Our emphasis on reflection, journalling, listening and understanding helps to make way for a new relationship to our inner and outer world.
The day will involve periods of silent meditation, followed by
silent reflection. There will be two dharma talks and the opportunity to
be in a small RM discussion group.
For anyone new to the Reflective Meditation approach Anna and Tina are offering a 1 hour online on Monday 6th May 2024. Attending this session is important as instruction on the approach will not be covered at the retreat. Details of the link to the session will be emailed to you. Anyone who would like a refresher is welcome to join the online session.
Teachers
Anna Markey was introduced to Buddhist
practice in India in 1983. She is interested in the early teachings of
the Buddha and in using a gentle, receptive approach to meditation to
see into our experience in order to bring about wisdom and kindness in
our daily lives. For more information http://coastandcitysangha.weebly.com/teachers.html
Tina Gibson is a skilled Mindful
Self-Compassion (MSC) teacher and is currently the only Certified MSC
Teacher Trainer and Mentor in Australia. She has been practicing
Reflective Meditation for many years and brings ease and gentleness to
the way she lives her life, and teaches meditation retreats. www.adelaidemindfulness.com
Dâna
The registration cost covers venue rental and associated costs only. It does not include a charge for the teachings, which are given freely in accordance with Buddhist tradition. As teachers are not paid, they rely on the generosity of students. Generosity, or dâna, is a foundation practice of the Buddha's path of liberation.
What to bring
A journal, meditation cushion or anything else to keep you
comfortable. The grounds surrounding the hall have native trees and bushes leading to the river bank- so please bring whatever you
may need to be out in the weather of the day if you choose.
Please bring your own lunch and drink bottle so you can remain at the venue for the day.
Coffee and a variety of teas will be provided.