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FRI 27 nov - THURS 3 Dec
FRI 27 nov - THURS 3 Dec
LED BY
DAYAJOTI, MAITRIJYOTI & TEAM
AT
BRISTOL BUDDHIST CENTRE
The Buddha exhorted his followers to cultivate deeper states of unification - samadhi. In particular he gave detailed descriptions of a subset of samadhi states called the dhyanas: absorption in wellbeing, joy, bliss, peace and profound stillness. This retreat offers a range of ways into samadhi, with an emphasis on enjoyment and openness of being.
The retreat will introduce the concept of samadhi and why we may practice in this way; for example its healing and restorative qualities and its place in the system of practice. There will be a deepening understanding across the arc of the retreat of this particular approach. We will explore the conditions that support us to cultivate samadhi, wherever we are starting from.
If you think dhyana is out of your reach, please think again and join us on this Rains Retreat.
DAILY PROGRAMME
DAILY PROGRAMME
Begins on Friday 27 November with 7.30pm Evening Session.
Ends on on Thursday 3 December with 7.30pm Evening Session.
Saturday onwards programme...
7.00am - 7.40am: Meditation.
7.50am - 8.30am: Meditation.
9.30am - 1.00pm: Morning Session - Body of Bliss input, meditation and bodywork. Includes break.
1:00pm - 3:00pm: Lunch and break. Bring and share vegetarian/vegan lunch.
3:00pm - 5:30pm: Afternoon Session - Lightly led seated and walking meditation, group meditation review.
6.00pm - 7.00pm: Dinner. Vegan dinner provided - please sign up ahead of time.
7.30pm - 9.00pm: Evening Session. Ritual and meditation.
Food
Food
Breakfast: Bring your own breakfast.
Lunch: Bring and share vegetarian/vegan lunch.
Dinner: Vegan evening meal provided - please use our sign-up sheet to be included in numbers. If you have any dietary requirements, please feel welcome to bring and eat your own food during the evening meal.
Practical
Practical
A non-residential retreat open to all Mitras and Order Members.
You are invited to attend as many days of the retreat as you can.
Gentle bodywork is suitable for all abilities and adaptable to using a chair.
Please let us know which days you will be joining us (and whether you would like dinner) by filling in the sign-up sheet below, or one of the paper sign-up sheets at the Centre. Drop us an email if you're having issues signing up on: info@bristol-buddhist-centre.org
Cost
Cost
There is no charge to attend our Rains Retreat - we invite you to make a donation when you come, by card or cash.
We would suggest a donation of £30 per day without evening meal, or £40 with evening meal.
The Bristol Buddhist Centre runs most of its events on a donation basis. This helps maintain a spirit of generosity and gratitude, and ensure the Dharma remains accessible to all.
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