Opening to the Mystery
Teachers:
Bill Knight & Daryl Lynn Ross
When:
July 24-27, 2014
Where:
Galilee Centre
Arnprior, Ontario
Cost:
Scale: $355/$405/$460
Deposit: $180
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In a world where the only constant is change, the future is forever uncertain. How can we learn not to be controlled by fear and the mind’s habit of grasping to maintain control, and instead embrace this reality with an open mind and heart? When we see through the perceptual distortions that keep us from realising the truth of life, we come to stand at the door of creation watching life unfold, in awe of the mystery. This retreat will explore the distortions that keep us from realising this truth.
About Bill Knight
Bill Knight After graduating from medical school in 1977, Bill spent 10 years practicing emergency and family medicine in Canada, the Middle and Far East. In the late 80’s he retrained as a psychotherapist. A desire to more fully understand his own mind and body led him to the practice of Insight Meditation which changed his life. Since 1995 his medical practice has been limited to teaching Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. He has practiced with a variety of teachers in both the Theravada and Mahayana traditions in both North America and Asia. He lives with his wife and three cats in Muskoka.
About Daryl Lynn Ross
Daryl Lynn Ross has been engaged in meditation and other contemplative practices since 1972. She has practiced with Tibetan, Zen and Vipassana teachers, emphasizing insight practice in recent years. In 1980 the writings of Christian mystics led her to explore the Christian contemplative path, and she was later trained to offer guidance in this tradition. From 1986 to 2008 she offered medita¬tion teachings and spiritual mentoring as university chaplain at Concordia in Montreal, and has been leading retreats since 2000. Daryl is a founding member and guiding teacher of True North Insight.
Participant Information
Location: Galilee Centre, 398 John Street North, Arnprior, Ontario, http://www.galileecentre.com/. This lovely retreat centre is located near the centre of Arnprior, overlooking the Ottawa River and bordering on an old-growth forest.
Arrival Time: 3:30-5:30 pm, Thursday, July 24. The retreat will conclude by lunch on Sunday, July 27. 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.