If we’re not present, then we don’t know what’s going on, or where we really are. Mindfulness is the natural awake state – free from the limiting force of constant distractions and daydreams. This retreat provides a context to explore what it is to breathe easy and be simply attentive to the moment. This practice promotes a deepening into being, beyond inner division, to an increasing realisation of the unity and harmony of life as it is.
This silent retreat will consist of some group sessions along with open space for retreatants to move with their own rhythm. Daily sessions include instruction, sitting meditations and an enquiry period. This retreat is suitable for people who are new to the practice as well as those with previous experience of mindfulness.
Stephen Archer is a mindfulness educator and trainer. He is passionate about creating contexts where people can explore mindfulness and discover how it can assist them to access sustainable wellbeing and generate new and transformative perspectives. Stephen has been involved with mindfulness for over 30 years and began practicing mindfulness meditation while he was completing a degree in Eastern religions. He then trained for 13 years as an ordained Buddhist monk in the Thai forest tradition. Stephen facilitates mindful leadership and workplace programmes, and offers residential retreats and public courses. He is Director of Mindfulness Training, a Wellington-based service provider. www.mindfulness-training.co.nz
Cost: $490 (covers food and accommodation) plus dana/koha payment for Stephen (please offer your dana payment at end of retreat).
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