Aging, Sickness and Death
Teachers:
Norman Feldman
Molly Swan
When:
May 2-9, 2014
Where:
Loyola House
Guelph, Ontario
Cost:
Scale: $1000/$1080/$1135
Deposit: $500
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We all know from experience (our own or from those we cherish) the suffering that is part of ageing, sickness and dying – the clinging, the unreliability, the loss. The Buddha said “Mindfulness of death, when developed and pursued, is of great fruit and benefit.” This can apply as well to ageing and sickness.
Please join us on this May retreat to explore life and death as a teaching, as winter passes and the cycle of renewal begins again.
Each day includes a full schedule of sitting and walking meditation periods, instructions, dharma talk, and group and individual meetings with Molly and Norman. There will also be optional yoga sessions led by David Schouela. The retreat is suitable for beginners as well as experienced meditators.
About Norman Feldman
Norman Feldman has studied and practiced meditation in the Theravada and Mahayana traditions of Buddhism since 1971, both in Asia and the West. Since 1986 he has been leading Insight Meditation retreats internationally, leading classes in sutta study, and offering support to dharma groups and individuals. Norman emphasizes the integration of meditation in retreats and daily life.
About Molly Swan
Molly Swan has been engaging in spiritual inquiry and dharma practice since 1985, both in Asia and the West. She has been teaching Insight Meditation retreats primarily in Canada since 1997 and offers classes, retreat days & individual support closer to their home in Guelph, Ontario.
Norman and Molly are founding members and guiding teachers of True North Insight Meditation Centre.
About David Schouela
David Schouela has been practicing meditation and yoga since 1996 and has been teaching yoga since 2001. David brings to his teaching the integration of Buddhist mindfulness and insight meditation with classical yoga practice.
Registration Information
Location: Loyola House, 5420 Highway 6 North, Guelph, Ontario www.loyolahouse.ca
Arrival Time: 4:00-6:00 pm, Friday, May 2. The retreat will conclude by lunch on Friday, May 9. Everyone is welcome to stay for lunch.
Cost: TNI is dedicated to offering affordable rates to all. We offer a sliding scale with low, mid and high rates that allow retreatants to pay according to their means. Paying at the low rate covers the minimum expense of holding a retreat. The high rate helps ensure TNI’s viability as an organization. The deposit is included in all of our fees.
Please note that the retreat fees pay for your room and three meals a day. This does not include payment to the teacher. Following the 2,500-year-old Buddhist tradition, the teachings are considered priceless and so are offered freely. At the end of the retreat you wil be invited to offer dana, or donations, to the teachers, the retreat manager and TNI.