Finding Freedom: a Silent Vipassana Retreat for People of Color

“We may have a work exchange available if you are interested and need financial assistance.

Retreat Description: Dharma practice offers us a way to develop a deep and abiding freedom beyond external conditions and changing circumstances. In this silent, intensive meditation retreat, we will be practicing sitting and walking meditation as well as cultivating mindfulness in daily activities such as eating and basic work meditation. Our practice will be supported by dharma talks, group meetings and Q & A with teachers. Participants will be expected to practice the meditation practices offered by the teachers and participate in the group schedule (this is not a self-retreat opportunity). Come learn what the Dharma can offer to support our well-being and liberation. Open to self-identified people of color at all levels of meditation experience. All participants observe Noble Silence throughout the program. You will be asked to let go and refrain from all your communication and technology devices as well as to refrain from communicating with your fellow practitioners. In addition, participants will be required to attend the entire duration of the retreat; NO late arrivals, early departures or partial attendance. In addition to the registration fees, which only cover a portion of the retreat costs, you are invited to support the teachings and the retreat through the spiritual practice of Generous Giving or “”Dana.”” Participants will be invited to offer Dana donations for the teachers, managers and cooks who otherwise are not compensated for their work. Our communities’ practice of generous support has sustained this retreat for 16 years, and is so greatly appreciated by all of our communities.”