CLASSES & RETREATS
NANAIMOWEEKEND MORNINGS
Meditation and Dharma Talk 10:00 am Returning in September WEDNESDAY EVENINGS 6:30 pm July 26th Click here for directions. |
DUNCANMONDAY EVENINGS
Meditation and Dharma Talk 7:00 pm Watch for September Dates Click here for directions. |
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
OTHER MEDITATION RETREATS
Awakening the Mind of Compassion and Wisdom
10 day Silent Meditation Retreat at The Hermitage, Denman Island
with Dr. Cheryl Fraser
5:00 pm Friday, August 4th to 11:00 am Sunday, August 13th, 2017
As so many appreciative students know from direct experience, Dr. Cheryl is a highly regarded Dharma teacher who has been teaching at the Hermitage for many years now. In this retreat she asks the question – “Why meditate?” Many beings come to the study of Dharma (teachings of Buddhist philosophy) and the practice of meditation to change something. Perhaps you are drawn to Buddhism because you want more calm, less distraction, more happiness, less pain and suffering. Yet according to the Buddha, we do not need to "get" anything. Rather, we simply need to uncover the clear, calm, loving, luminous mind that shines underneath the clouds of our confusion. The Awake, Compassionate mind is available at all times. This silent meditation retreat will focus on practices that help liberate the peace, joy and kindness of the Awake mind. We will explore the nature of emptiness, or sunyata, which underlies our realization of compassion and wisdom. This retreat will also focus on assisting students to build strength, or merit, through the exploration of the 6 Perfections (Parami):
Generosity, Integrity, Patience, Diligence, Concentration, and Insight.
This silent retreat will include sitting and walking meditation, focusing on the practices of Samantha (calm abiding), Vipassana (insight), and Mahamudra (open awareness) meditation. Some practices will utilize guided visualization. There will be daily Dharma talks and interviews with the teacher, and yoga classes are offered (moving meditation in the form of yoga is an excellent support for the sitting meditation practice).
Suitable for both experienced and novice students.
Food and Accomodation: $450 to $765 based on accommodation type.
Dana: The teachings are offered by donation. It is hoped that people will give generously.
For registration details, please go to: thehermitage.ca/retreats, and scroll down to the August retreats.
10 day Silent Meditation Retreat at The Hermitage, Denman Island
with Dr. Cheryl Fraser
5:00 pm Friday, August 4th to 11:00 am Sunday, August 13th, 2017
As so many appreciative students know from direct experience, Dr. Cheryl is a highly regarded Dharma teacher who has been teaching at the Hermitage for many years now. In this retreat she asks the question – “Why meditate?” Many beings come to the study of Dharma (teachings of Buddhist philosophy) and the practice of meditation to change something. Perhaps you are drawn to Buddhism because you want more calm, less distraction, more happiness, less pain and suffering. Yet according to the Buddha, we do not need to "get" anything. Rather, we simply need to uncover the clear, calm, loving, luminous mind that shines underneath the clouds of our confusion. The Awake, Compassionate mind is available at all times. This silent meditation retreat will focus on practices that help liberate the peace, joy and kindness of the Awake mind. We will explore the nature of emptiness, or sunyata, which underlies our realization of compassion and wisdom. This retreat will also focus on assisting students to build strength, or merit, through the exploration of the 6 Perfections (Parami):
Generosity, Integrity, Patience, Diligence, Concentration, and Insight.
This silent retreat will include sitting and walking meditation, focusing on the practices of Samantha (calm abiding), Vipassana (insight), and Mahamudra (open awareness) meditation. Some practices will utilize guided visualization. There will be daily Dharma talks and interviews with the teacher, and yoga classes are offered (moving meditation in the form of yoga is an excellent support for the sitting meditation practice).
Suitable for both experienced and novice students.
Food and Accomodation: $450 to $765 based on accommodation type.
Dana: The teachings are offered by donation. It is hoped that people will give generously.
For registration details, please go to: thehermitage.ca/retreats, and scroll down to the August retreats.
