The true expression of the Buddha’s teaching is to live a life of wisdom and compassion. But what is this wisdom and how do we cultivate it, and what is the source of this compassion? Wisdom and compassion awaken by cultivating and deepening our moment-to-moment awareness. In this way, we have the power to transform our habitual impulses and inclinations towards a higher good that impacts our speech and our actions in the world. This brings about a happiness that only leads to more happiness and a deep sense of well-being, for ourselves, for our planet and for all beings everywhere. This is called the “happiness of the Buddha”.
In this retreat, we will have the opportunity to engage in silent meditative practices in order to support and nourish deep inner listening and realization. We will deepen our mindful awareness together through sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, small groups and discussions in the hall.
Sharda and Hugh are pleased to offer this retreat this spring. They invite both new and experienced meditators to participate in this deep immersion into the heart.
Sharda Rogell has been practicing and teaching Buddhist insight meditation for over 35 years and is currently on the Teacher Council at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in northern California near her home. She has been influenced by many different spiritual traditions, including her root teacher, H. W. L. Poonja during her many trips to India and has also received teachings in the Dzogchen tradition. Sharda has been a student of A. H. Almaas in the Diamond Heart School for the past 14 years.
Hugh Tennent has been engaged with spiritual inquiry and meditation practice since 1985. He has been leading retreats and offering occasions to practise and learn meditation since 1994 and is a founding teacher of Original Nature in Wellington. Hugh’s interest is in awakening to our inherent spiritual nature, and the integration of this recognition with our contemporary lives.
COST: $400 (covers food and accommodation) plus dana/koha payment for teachers (please offer your dana payment at end of retreat).
Bookings
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