Metta & Mindfulness: the Cultivation and Expression of Boundless Friendliness
Teachers:
Norman Feldman
Molly Swan
When:
November 19-23, 2014
Where:
Loyola House
Guelph, Ontario
Cost:
Scale: $575/$605/$635
Deposit: $290
{dtregister}15{/dtregister}
“Whether standing, walking, sitting or lying down, whenever awake, one should develop this mindfulness (of boundless friendliness). This they say is the noblest living here.” (from the Metta Sutta, spoken by the Buddha)
Experience the transformative influence of Metta (the Pali word for lovingkindness or friendliness) as it is partnered with Insight Meditation on this silent weekend retreat. With the conditions of struggle and stress so prevalent in our personal lives, and with ill-will, hatred and anger showing more forcefully in the world, the cultivation and expression of Metta becomes more and more necessary to bring about and sustain peace, both inwardly and in the outer world.
Each day will include a full schedule of sitting and walking meditation, instruction, guided meditation, and Dharma talk. There will be small group meetings with Norman or Molly, as well as optional yoga sessions led by Sarah Kinsley. The retreat welcomes new and returning 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.
Sarah Kinsley
Sarah Kinsley is the coordinator of the Embodied Mind stream of the Applied Mindfulness Meditation program in Continuing Education at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. She is currently working at Native Child and Family Services of Toronto as a Child and Family therapist. In Toronto, Sarah also serves as a therapist and facilitator at The Mindfulness Clinic, The Centre for Mindfulness Studies and Mindfulness Without Borders, where she utilizes her training in Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) including extensive training in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).Sarah has completed four Yoga Teacher Training courses, and has studied with various schools in North America and Asia. Sarah teaches classes, workshops and retreats in Canada and abroad, aiming to make each session accessible to all learners.
Registration Information
Location: Loyola House, 5420 Highway 6 North, Guelph, Ontario www.loyolahouse.ca
Arrival Time: 4:00-6:00 pm, Wednesday, November 19. The retreat will conclude by lunch on Sunday, November 23. 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.