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Half-Day Retreat in Silence

Ekoji 3411 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

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. 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.

New Year’s Eve Sit

Ekoji 3411 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

Join us this New Year’s Eve for an evening of mindfulness, reflection, and community as we close out the year with intention and presence.

New Year’s Day Fellowship Walk

Pocahontas State Park 10301 State Park Rd, Chesterfield, VA, United States

Join us for a hike in community. We will hit the trail at 11 a.m., so be sure to be there a little early. Bring a lunch, depending on weather, we can enjoy a meal in each other’s company upon completion of the walk.

Daylong Retreat: Wise Speech

The Innerwork Center 213 Roseneath Road, Richmond, VA, United States

During this Daylong Retreat we will be exploring the topic of Wise (or Right) Speech. Speech is one of the most common ways we express ourselves, whether through conversations, texts, social media, or the internal dialogues we have with ourselves. Often, we don’t pay much attention to how we speak, yet our words shape our experience, influence our relationships, and reflect our inner state.

Vesak Celebration

Ekoji 3411 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

Vesak, also known as Buddha Day, is one of the most significant and sacred celebrations for Theravada Buddhists, marking the birth, enlightenment, and passing into Nirvana of the Buddha. This auspicious day, typically observed during the full moon in May, offers an opportunity for reflection on the Buddha's teachings, the nature of wisdom, compassion, and liberation from suffering.

Spring Weekend Retreat

The Clearing 14006 Genito Road, Amelia CH, VA, United States

A retreat is a great way to unplug from the busyness of daily life and find some restfulness and ease. This retreat will be held partly, or mostly, outdoors, weather permitting. This is a wonderful chance to try a silent meditation retreat while surrounded by the beauty of nature. We follow the old tradition of using nature to support our spiritual journey. Nature has a lot of teachings for us, and we will explore some of those during this weekend.

Daylong Retreat: Natural Awareness

The Innerwork Center 213 Roseneath Road, Richmond, VA, United States

During this day we will learn how open and relaxed awareness can help us to cultivate a broad and skillful understanding of our moment-to-moment experience. This retreat’s teachings will emphasize approaching meditation with relaxed interest. Participants will be encouraged to allow experience to be known in a simple way as it naturally unfolds. This integrated approach to practice is inspired by the teaching style of the Burmese monk Sayadaw U Tejaniya. It has proven to be a useful lens on meditation for beginning and experienced practitioners alike.

The Path of Peace

Ekoji 3411 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

Please join us for an hour and a half of metta and compassion for our beloved world community. With metta practice, we cultivate an attitude of befriending, attending, and good will. We do not have to love or like what we see. With compassion, we cultivate the capacity to touch into suffering, allowing our hearts to break open.

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