7 Night Silent Meditation Retreat, Sept. 18th-25th, 2018
Join us for this intensive seven day silent retreat for those with previous meditation experience. It will be an opportunity to deepen your mindfulness practice awaken the mind, open the heart, regain balance and cultivate equanimity.
The focus of this retreat will be the practices of meditation in the sitting, standing, walking and lying down positions. There will be opportunity for mindful movement and all will be held in the practice of Noble Silence.
There will be daily dharma talks, meditation instruction and loving kindness practices. During the course of the week there will be small group meetings where questions and challenges can be discussed. Individual meetings will also be available as needed..
This intensive silent retreat for those with previous meditation experience will be an opportunity to deepen the practice. The format will include guided sitting, walking, lying down mindfulness meditations along with gentle yoga, accessible for any level including those new to yoga. There will be opening and closing opportunities for group dialogue, evening talks and brief meetings to discuss and share about the practice.
Cost is $1650 for double occupancy and $2350 for single occupancy.
Included in the cost: lodging, 3 meals/day, guidance and support in a peaceful, spacious setting.
Start time = 5 PM on Sept 18
End time = 10:30 AM on Sept 25th
Spirit Fire Retreat Center
407 West Leyden Road, Leyden MA