Courses and Events 

with Michelle Nicholls, Rose Mina Munjee, Arti Mehta and Melina Bondy

• September 13: BIPOC sangha retreat, co-organized by Rose Mina, Michelle; Dana and registration: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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• October 4: 2SLGBTQIA+ sangha retreat, co-organized by Melina and Arti; Dana and registration: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• November 15: retreat open to wider sangha, co-organized by Michelle, Melina, and Rose Mina; Dana and registration: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Location: All of the above day retreats will be held at Friends House, 60 Lowther Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1C7
Times: 10am - 4pm (arrive by 9:45am to check in and be prepared to begin the day)

Description:
The Buddha said that “Hatred never ceases by hatred, but by love alone is healed; this is the eternal law.” (Dhammapada) This is a profound truth that can take a lifetime to live into. Yet many ask, is love truly enough to face the fear, anger and violence of late stage capitalism, colonialism and climate crisis? In this time of global disruption, loss and challenge we are called more than ever to join in community to remember what is trustworthy and to experience who we truly are…not cogs in a machine but spiritual beings in a web of life. Each of us is small and connected to everyone else. And each of us has a vital role to play in the unfolding of the world because personal and collective change happen simultaneously. So how do we resource ourselves to co-create the world we want to live in, where we can heal wounds, make peace in social conflicts and grow something new?

Each day-long retreat will support us in growing our place to rest in metta, heartfulness, in concert with upekkha, spaciousness, and ahimsa, non-harming, so we can live and lead with love and wisdom. The program includes sitting, walking, gentle Qi Gong and mindful movement, eating, and loving-kindness meditation from the Buddhist tradition, suitable for new and experienced practitioners of any and no faith tradition. All are welcome!

• Registration will be via eventbrite (links tbd) or by email and e-transfer to retreat organizers above.
• The registration fee of $25 is intended to cover the use of the space and administration.
• Donations are offered in the spirit of generosity and reciprocity to support our volunteer teachers in continuing to provide these programs. Cash donations will be accepted during the retreat, and e-transfers can be sent to organizers at any time (see above).
• Meals are not provided - bring your own lunch
• Cushioned chairs are available - please bring your own cushion and mat if you'd like to sit on the ground.
• There are gender-neutral washrooms.
• Masks are not required though they are welcome.