Half-Day Retreat in Silence

Practical Information
Date: Sunday December 8
Hours:  1:30 – 4:30 PM, with optional social gathering from 4:30 – 5:15 PM
Location: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha, 3411 Grove Avenue, Richmond, Richmond. (Google Maps)
Cost: a donation (dana) for the IMCR group and for the teacher
Suggested donation for teacher: sliding scale: $10 – $70 (see below for more information)
Teacher: Marjolein Janssen
Registration: No need to register, walk-in

Description
During this Half-Day Retreat we will be practicing sitting and walking meditation, there will be a Dharma reflection and some time for questions and sharing. Everyone is welcome, no prior meditation experience needed. For those new to meditation we do ask that you watch the series of four videos on the page for beginners.

During the retreat we will be in “noble silence.” This means that we won’t be talking to each other (except during designated times). We will also turn off our phones and other devices. This is all in order to minimize external distractions, promote mindfulness and inner stillness, and respect the practice of fellow meditators.

After the Half-Day Retreat there is an optional social gathering from 4:30 – 5:15 PM, some snacks are provided.

Generosity for the Teacher and the IMCR Group
There are two ways to practice generosity for this retreat:

• Generosity for the teacher: the suggested donation for the teacher is: $10 – $70 (sliding scale).
• Generosity for the IMCR group: we appreciate donations of any amount you feel comfortable and generous giving.

Your donation to the teacher provides support to allow Marjolein to continue offering these teachings, and your donation to the IMCR group allows the continuation of the IMCR group. Please give as feels appropriate and generous for you. Please delight in your generosity and know that the dharma continues to be offered to you and others through our collective acts of sharing. All are welcome, no donation is required.

After the retreat there will be the opportunity to offer a cash donation, or a donation by check. You can also donate online to Marjolein and/or the IMCR group.

More information about the concept of dana, generosity, in Buddhism.

Questions?
Don’t hesitate to contact us.