Within the beauty and serenity of Te Moata, we will have the opportunity to deepen into the power of sustained meditation that connects us with ourselves and all life forms in a way that is real and true and ultimately compassionate.
During these unsettling time in our world, there is a need for us to stop and look deeply together, to not turn away from our heartbreak, and recognize and feel the love that is always present and holds us and everything together. If we are caught in distracting storylines, we disconnect from the fullness of our present moment experience and can be lead into negative and painful ways of being. This leads to suffering for ourselves, for others and for our world and obscures the path of joy. Only when we find the path to our own loving heart and clarity of mind can we find the true release that is possible for all of us. Once in touch, we can begin to expand the circle of love beyond our usual boundaries where we respect diversity and are inclusive of everyone without distinction.
During this retreat, we will draw on the meditative practices of sitting, walking and work meditations, along with dharma talks, individual and group discussions to steady and sustain us and to enliven our hearts. Held in noble silence, there will be opportunities to practice together in community as well as open times to find your individual rhythm in the retreat.
This retreat is suitable for both experienced students and for those newer to meditation practice.
Sharda Rogell has been practicing and teaching meditation for over 35 years and teaches in the U.S, Canada, Iceland and New Zealand. She is on the Teacher Council at Spirit Rock Insight Meditation Centre in northern California near her home. Sharda has been influenced by many different Buddhist traditions, as well as by her root teacher, H. W. L. Poonja during her many trips to India. She has also been a student of A. H. Almaas in the Ridhwan School for the past 14 years.
Jeremy Logan has studied and practiced insight meditation for the past twenty-eight years, and has been teaching retreats throughout New Zealand since 1993. He lives in the Wairarapa and works as a counselor, supervisor and manager of a family violence prevention service.
TE MOATA COST: $720 PLUS DANA FOR TEACHERS. Special diet surcharge applies
Bookings
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