OPEN MIND, WISE HEART
CONTEMPLATIVE PRACTICE IN PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL LIFE
@ Royal Roads University Continuing Studies
Victoria, BC, Canada
with Michele Mcdonald, Steven Smith, John Hart, Oriane Lee Johnston
Friday evening May 8, 7 pm – 9 pm
Saturday & Sunday May 9 & 10, 9 am – 4 pm
$195
Co-sponsored by www.hollyhock.ca
Join us this week-end in the practices of loving kindness and insight meditation. The personal transformations that can happen with regular contemplative practice ~ more patience, compassion, insight, discernment and right action, for example ~ can effect positive social change, in organizations, businesses, institutions and governments and in your personal and family life. In time, with sustained commitment, these practices cultivate a wise and compassionate approach to life.
The retreat includes instruction in sitting and walking meditation, periods of contemplative silence, and mytho-poetic guided imagery. Engaging dialogue supports the how-to of bringing a contemplative perspective to, and integration of, your work and personal life.
Course fees cover logistical expenses only. Dana, or donations, may be made to the teachers. Full course description & registration:
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The teachers
Michele McDonald has taught Buddhist meditation worldwide for 25 years, including 20 years at Insight Meditation Society in Mass. and the annual retreat at Kyaswa Monastery in Burma since 1998. www.vipassanahawaii.org
Steven Smith, co-founder of Vipassana Hawaii and the Kyaswa Valley Retreat Center in Burma, is Executive Director of the MettaDana Health/Education Project in Burma, advised by Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of the Democracy movement in Burma and a Nobel Peace prize recipient.
John Hart, PhD., is Executive Director of SpiritBearArtFarm a Canadian artists and writers retreat. An associate adjunct professor at the University of Victoria School of Child and Youth Care, John is also a trainer for advanced psychotherapy practices, internationally.
Oriane Lee Johnston, former Program Director for Hollyhock, current projects include consulting in program design, and new learning centres. Her personal interests are the applications of contemplative practice in secular life, and how horses can help humans live with more balance, creativity and authenticity. www.orianelee.com
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In April ~ Mindfulness & Horses
Friday evening & Saturday April 24 - 25. Goldstream, Victoria, BC
Being with horses is a kind of meditation practice ~ slowing down into horse time, present in the here and now. Becoming aware of your body sensations, mind state, deeper emotion and energy brings a sense of well-being and connection.
For more info & registration, click on Royal Roads Continuing Studies link below:
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