CLASSES & RETREATS
NANAIMOWEDNESDAY EVENING
Meditation and Dharma Talk 6:30 pm October 18th SATURDAY MORNING Meditation and Dharma Talk 10:00 am October 28th November 18th and 25th - Cancelled Click here for directions. |
DUNCAN |
Visit our Resources Page to hear Dharma Talks with Cheryl.
NOTE: For all teachings, Cheryl will offer a 20-minute meditation and an hour Dharma Talk. As is traditional, the teachings of Buddha Dharma are offered freely. Dana (donations for the teacher) will be gratefully accepted. Please bring your own sitting gear (cushion or bench, and a shawl and slippers or socks for warmth). Chairs are available. Duncan topics will be different from the Nanaimo topics, so please come to both!
Please arrive with enough time to get settled before the session begins.
Please arrive with enough time to get settled before the session begins.
ADVANCED TOPICS IN DHARMA
Advanced Topics Study Group - Deep Dharma and Meditation
Next Date To Be Announced
This group is designed for students who wish to delve more deeply into both the teachings of the Buddha and of various meditation states. The class is open to everyone - advanced students and beginners both - but by definition will not cover the basics, which will continue to be covered in the Weekend morning and Monday evening Meditation and Dharma Talks.
If you are interested in attending, please contact: IslandDharma@shaw.ca for driving directions and carpooling offers and requests.
Next Date To Be Announced
This group is designed for students who wish to delve more deeply into both the teachings of the Buddha and of various meditation states. The class is open to everyone - advanced students and beginners both - but by definition will not cover the basics, which will continue to be covered in the Weekend morning and Monday evening Meditation and Dharma Talks.
If you are interested in attending, please contact: IslandDharma@shaw.ca for driving directions and carpooling offers and requests.
ISLAND DHARMA MEDITATION RETREATS
Island Dharma Presents
Peaceful Mind, Happy Heart – The Four Sublime Mind States and You
Annual winter residential weekend silent retreat with Cheryl Fraser at Bethlehem Centre, Nanaimo
Friday, December 8th at 11:00 am - Sunday, December 10th at 3:00 pm
We all want to be happy. We just don’t necessarily know how. We seek
happiness outside of ourselves - in relationships, possessions, careers, and
accolades - and find that external things bring, at best, temporary relief from
dissatisfaction and discontent. So perhaps it is time to seek inside. The Buddha
was clear in his teachings - happiness resides within us. By training our mind
and heart to be calm and clear, we uncover the sun under the clouds of
confusion and grasping. Then the sun can shine. Well, what might that feel like?
When negative emotions and external obstacles are reduced by meditation, the
four sublime emotional states can be experienced. These four are Loving
Kindness, Compassion, Empathetic Joy, and Equanimity. Join us as we explore
these beautiful states of mind and refresh our heart with practice, silence, and
Dharma.
This silent meditation retreat will include periods of Samantha
(calming concentration practice), Metta (Loving Kindness meditation)
and Mahamudra (open awareness of mind). There will be some
guided visualization practice and yoga will be offered. Daily Dharma
talks and group interviews with the teacher will be part of the
experience. Suitable for both novice and experienced meditators.
The retreat will begin on Friday, December 8th with check-in between 11:00 and noon. Lunch will be served at 12:00. Check-out by 3:00 pm on Sunday.
We need a minimum of 15 registrants to proceed with this retreat.
The cost of $285.00 per person includes
meals, snacks, accommodations, and meeting space.
Note: A Dana contribution for the teacher is not included.
A basket will be available at the retreat for Dana.
A deposit of $150.00 is required to register, and the balance of $135.00 is due by November 24th, 2017. You can pay by credit card (via PayPal – you don’t need a PayPal account) or email money transfer (via internet banking).
Please register as follows: Send an email to islanddharma@shaw.ca, specifying the way you would like to pay (credit card or email money transfer). You will be sent payment details.
You will be registered when your deposit is received, but your place will not be confirmed until the balance is paid.
Please note that payments are non-refundable after November 24th, 2017.
Peaceful Mind, Happy Heart – The Four Sublime Mind States and You
Annual winter residential weekend silent retreat with Cheryl Fraser at Bethlehem Centre, Nanaimo
Friday, December 8th at 11:00 am - Sunday, December 10th at 3:00 pm
We all want to be happy. We just don’t necessarily know how. We seek
happiness outside of ourselves - in relationships, possessions, careers, and
accolades - and find that external things bring, at best, temporary relief from
dissatisfaction and discontent. So perhaps it is time to seek inside. The Buddha
was clear in his teachings - happiness resides within us. By training our mind
and heart to be calm and clear, we uncover the sun under the clouds of
confusion and grasping. Then the sun can shine. Well, what might that feel like?
When negative emotions and external obstacles are reduced by meditation, the
four sublime emotional states can be experienced. These four are Loving
Kindness, Compassion, Empathetic Joy, and Equanimity. Join us as we explore
these beautiful states of mind and refresh our heart with practice, silence, and
Dharma.
This silent meditation retreat will include periods of Samantha
(calming concentration practice), Metta (Loving Kindness meditation)
and Mahamudra (open awareness of mind). There will be some
guided visualization practice and yoga will be offered. Daily Dharma
talks and group interviews with the teacher will be part of the
experience. Suitable for both novice and experienced meditators.
The retreat will begin on Friday, December 8th with check-in between 11:00 and noon. Lunch will be served at 12:00. Check-out by 3:00 pm on Sunday.
We need a minimum of 15 registrants to proceed with this retreat.
The cost of $285.00 per person includes
meals, snacks, accommodations, and meeting space.
Note: A Dana contribution for the teacher is not included.
A basket will be available at the retreat for Dana.
A deposit of $150.00 is required to register, and the balance of $135.00 is due by November 24th, 2017. You can pay by credit card (via PayPal – you don’t need a PayPal account) or email money transfer (via internet banking).
Please register as follows: Send an email to islanddharma@shaw.ca, specifying the way you would like to pay (credit card or email money transfer). You will be sent payment details.
You will be registered when your deposit is received, but your place will not be confirmed until the balance is paid.
Please note that payments are non-refundable after November 24th, 2017.
OTHER MEDITATION RETREATS
Save the Dates for 2018!
Cheryl will be leading two silent meditation retreats at
The Hermitage, Denman Island next year:
June 22nd - 27th: 5 Day Retreat
August 10th - 19th: 10 Day Retreat
You will be able to register for these retreats at: thehermitage.ca/retreats
once the 2018 schedule has been posted.
Cheryl will be leading two silent meditation retreats at
The Hermitage, Denman Island next year:
June 22nd - 27th: 5 Day Retreat
August 10th - 19th: 10 Day Retreat
You will be able to register for these retreats at: thehermitage.ca/retreats
once the 2018 schedule has been posted.
