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SUMMARY:Ekoji Race Awareness Course: Using our meditation practice to be more kind\, more aware\, more free
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					This event has passed. \n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	5-Day Residential Insight Meditation Retreat: Open and Relaxed Awareness				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			August 13\, 2025\n\n		\n	\n	  -  \n\n	August 17\, 2025\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDates: Wednesday\, August 13 – Sunday\, August 17 (5-day retreat)
     -> Start of the retreat: Wednesday August 13\, at 7 PM (arrive between 5:30 and 6 PM to settle in)
     -> End of retreat: Sunday August 17\, at 2:30 PM
Location: Richmond Hill\, Richmond VA (Google Maps) 
Cost: Sliding scale: Double room: $450 – $600; Single room: $600 – $900. This fee is for renting Richmond Hill and meals.Suggested donation for teachings: $200 – $900
Teacher: Marjolein Janssen
Registration: for all registration details see the Retreat Information Guide 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Retreat Information Guide\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									DescriptionDuring this residential retreat the focus is on the cultivation of relaxed open awareness. Open and relaxed awareness can help us develop a broad and skillful understanding of our moment-to-moment experience. 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. \nSayadaw U Tejaniya is a respected meditation teacher known for his clear\, practical\, and accessible approach to Buddhist meditation practice. With decades of experience\, he emphasizes the importance of cultivating awareness in all situations\, encouraging practitioners to observe their thoughts and sensations with open and relaxed awareness. \nThe retreat is suitable for beginning as well as experienced meditators. Beginners are asked to familiarize themselves with Vipassana meditation on the page for beginners on our website. \nRetreat FeeThe cost of the retreat is on a sliding scale\, which allows you to choose the amount that works for you. 
 \n\nDouble room: $450 – $600\nSingle room: $600 – $900 (Limited availability—first come\, first served)\nCommuter: $250 – $350 (Limited availability—first come\, first served)\n\nThe retreat fee only covers the basic retreat costs: food\, facility\, and other incidental expenses. It does not cover dana (a donation for the teacher and IMCR group). More information about dana below. \nThose who pay at the higher end of the scale are supporting those paying at the lower end. Any excess funds will go toward supporting IMCR to host fully donation-based retreats. \nTo confirm your spot\, a non-refundable deposit of $180 is due upon registration. The remaining balance is due by June 11\, 2025. \nScholarships: We are delighted to announce that thanks to the generosity of a kind donor\, scholarships are available for our upcoming retreat! This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals who would benefit from the retreat but may have financial barriers to participation. If you would like to apply for a scholarship\, please email us. \nRegistrationRegistration has a few steps to it. Please first read the Retreat Information Guide to get a complete picture of the retreat and logistics. After that\, complete the following steps: \n1. Fill out Two Registration Forms \n\nForm 1 – Practical Information: This form gathers practical information to organize the retreat. It will be seen by the teacher and a few volunteers.\nForm 2 – Questions for the Teacher: This form is a short questionnaire specifically for the teacher and is kept confidential.\n\n2. Pay the $180 Deposit \n\nA non-refundable deposit of $180 is required to secure your spot.\nPayment must be made at the time of registration.\n\n3. Full Payment \n\nThe remaining balance is due by June 11\, 2025.\n\nRetreat registrations are confirmed on a first-come\, first-served basis\, based on receiving both registration forms and the $180 deposit. \nPayment MethodsYou can pay by Check or PayPal: \n\nCheck: Write a check to ”Insight Meditation Community of Richmond” for “IMCR August 2025 Retreat” and send it to the following address:     Insight Meditation Community of Richmond    2914 E Broad St Apt A    Richmond\, VA 23223.\nPayPal: Use this PayPal link. Put “IMCR August 2025 Retreat” in the description. If you don’t put this in the description we might think that this is a general donation. Note that PayPal charges us a fee\, so we kindly ask you to check the box that says “Add [X] amount to help cover the fees.”\n\nGenerosity for the Teacher and the IMCR GroupThere are two ways to practice generosity for this retreat: \n\nGenerosity for the teacher: the suggested donation for the teacher is: $200 – $900 (sliding scale).\nGenerosity for the IMCR group: we appreciate donations of any amount you feel comfortable and generous giving.\n\nYour donation to the teacher provides support to allow Marjolein to continue offering these teachings\, and your donation to the IMCR group allows us to cover expenses and organize events. 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. \nAfter the retreat there will be the opportunity to offer a donation through PayPal\, Venmo\, check\, or cash. You can also donate online to Marjolein and/or the IMCR group. \nMore information about the concept of dana\, generosity\, in Buddhism. \nQuestions?If you have any questions\, please review the Retreat Information Guide first and if your question persists\, then please email us at info@imcrva.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Retreat Information GuideThe Retreat Information Guide provides all the essential details about this retreat. Please review it for important information on logistics\, scholarships\, (teacher) donations\, and more. An important logistical detail outlined in the Retreat Information Guide is that there will be no meals served after lunch\, though exceptions can be made if needed. (Click on the button below). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Retreat Information Guide\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n	Organizer\n	IMCR\n	\n	\n	Email:\n					\n			info@imcrva.org			\n	 \n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n	Venue			\n				\n	\n	Richmond Hill\n	\n	Address:\n	\n\n2209 E Grace St\n	\n		\n		Richmond\,\n\n	VA\n\n	23223\n\n	United States\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	View Venue Website \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				The Path of Peace	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Daylong Retreat: Deepen Your Practice
URL:https://imcrva.org/event/ekoji-race-awareness-course/
LOCATION:Ekoji\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:New Year’s Day Fellowship Walk
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					This event has passed. \n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	5-Day Residential Insight Meditation Retreat: Open and Relaxed Awareness				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			August 13\, 2025\n\n		\n	\n	  -  \n\n	August 17\, 2025\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDates: Wednesday\, August 13 – Sunday\, August 17 (5-day retreat)
     -> Start of the retreat: Wednesday August 13\, at 7 PM (arrive between 5:30 and 6 PM to settle in)
     -> End of retreat: Sunday August 17\, at 2:30 PM
Location: Richmond Hill\, Richmond VA (Google Maps) 
Cost: Sliding scale: Double room: $450 – $600; Single room: $600 – $900. This fee is for renting Richmond Hill and meals.Suggested donation for teachings: $200 – $900
Teacher: Marjolein Janssen
Registration: for all registration details see the Retreat Information Guide 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Retreat Information Guide\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									DescriptionDuring this residential retreat the focus is on the cultivation of relaxed open awareness. Open and relaxed awareness can help us develop a broad and skillful understanding of our moment-to-moment experience. 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. \nSayadaw U Tejaniya is a respected meditation teacher known for his clear\, practical\, and accessible approach to Buddhist meditation practice. With decades of experience\, he emphasizes the importance of cultivating awareness in all situations\, encouraging practitioners to observe their thoughts and sensations with open and relaxed awareness. \nThe retreat is suitable for beginning as well as experienced meditators. Beginners are asked to familiarize themselves with Vipassana meditation on the page for beginners on our website. \nRetreat FeeThe cost of the retreat is on a sliding scale\, which allows you to choose the amount that works for you. 
 \n\nDouble room: $450 – $600\nSingle room: $600 – $900 (Limited availability—first come\, first served)\nCommuter: $250 – $350 (Limited availability—first come\, first served)\n\nThe retreat fee only covers the basic retreat costs: food\, facility\, and other incidental expenses. It does not cover dana (a donation for the teacher and IMCR group). More information about dana below. \nThose who pay at the higher end of the scale are supporting those paying at the lower end. Any excess funds will go toward supporting IMCR to host fully donation-based retreats. \nTo confirm your spot\, a non-refundable deposit of $180 is due upon registration. The remaining balance is due by June 11\, 2025. \nScholarships: We are delighted to announce that thanks to the generosity of a kind donor\, scholarships are available for our upcoming retreat! This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals who would benefit from the retreat but may have financial barriers to participation. If you would like to apply for a scholarship\, please email us. \nRegistrationRegistration has a few steps to it. Please first read the Retreat Information Guide to get a complete picture of the retreat and logistics. After that\, complete the following steps: \n1. Fill out Two Registration Forms \n\nForm 1 – Practical Information: This form gathers practical information to organize the retreat. It will be seen by the teacher and a few volunteers.\nForm 2 – Questions for the Teacher: This form is a short questionnaire specifically for the teacher and is kept confidential.\n\n2. Pay the $180 Deposit \n\nA non-refundable deposit of $180 is required to secure your spot.\nPayment must be made at the time of registration.\n\n3. Full Payment \n\nThe remaining balance is due by June 11\, 2025.\n\nRetreat registrations are confirmed on a first-come\, first-served basis\, based on receiving both registration forms and the $180 deposit. \nPayment MethodsYou can pay by Check or PayPal: \n\nCheck: Write a check to ”Insight Meditation Community of Richmond” for “IMCR August 2025 Retreat” and send it to the following address:     Insight Meditation Community of Richmond    2914 E Broad St Apt A    Richmond\, VA 23223.\nPayPal: Use this PayPal link. Put “IMCR August 2025 Retreat” in the description. If you don’t put this in the description we might think that this is a general donation. Note that PayPal charges us a fee\, so we kindly ask you to check the box that says “Add [X] amount to help cover the fees.”\n\nGenerosity for the Teacher and the IMCR GroupThere are two ways to practice generosity for this retreat: \n\nGenerosity for the teacher: the suggested donation for the teacher is: $200 – $900 (sliding scale).\nGenerosity for the IMCR group: we appreciate donations of any amount you feel comfortable and generous giving.\n\nYour donation to the teacher provides support to allow Marjolein to continue offering these teachings\, and your donation to the IMCR group allows us to cover expenses and organize events. 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. \nAfter the retreat there will be the opportunity to offer a donation through PayPal\, Venmo\, check\, or cash. You can also donate online to Marjolein and/or the IMCR group. \nMore information about the concept of dana\, generosity\, in Buddhism. \nQuestions?If you have any questions\, please review the Retreat Information Guide first and if your question persists\, then please email us at info@imcrva.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Retreat Information GuideThe Retreat Information Guide provides all the essential details about this retreat. Please review it for important information on logistics\, scholarships\, (teacher) donations\, and more. An important logistical detail outlined in the Retreat Information Guide is that there will be no meals served after lunch\, though exceptions can be made if needed. (Click on the button below). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Retreat Information Guide\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n	Organizer\n	IMCR\n	\n	\n					\n			info@imcrva.org			\n	 \n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n	Venue			\n				\n	\n	Richmond Hill\n	\n	Address:\n	\n\n2209 E Grace St\n	\n		\n		Richmond\,\n\n	VA\n\n	23223\n\n	United States\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	View Venue Website \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				The Path of Peace	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Daylong Retreat: Deepen Your Practice
URL:https://imcrva.org/event/new-years-community-walk/
LOCATION:Pocahontas State Park\, 10301 State Park Rd\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:New Year's Eve Sit
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					This event has passed. \n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	5-Day Residential Insight Meditation Retreat: Open and Relaxed Awareness				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			August 13\, 2025\n\n		\n	\n	  -  \n\n	August 17\, 2025\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDates: Wednesday\, August 13 – Sunday\, August 17 (5-day retreat)
     -> Start of the retreat: Wednesday August 13\, at 7 PM (arrive between 5:30 and 6 PM to settle in)
     -> End of retreat: Sunday August 17\, at 2:30 PM
Location: Richmond Hill\, Richmond VA (Google Maps) 
Cost: Sliding scale: Double room: $450 – $600; Single room: $600 – $900. This fee is for renting Richmond Hill and meals.Suggested donation for teachings: $200 – $900
Teacher: Marjolein Janssen
Registration: for all registration details see the Retreat Information Guide 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Retreat Information Guide\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									DescriptionDuring this residential retreat the focus is on the cultivation of relaxed open awareness. Open and relaxed awareness can help us develop a broad and skillful understanding of our moment-to-moment experience. 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. \nSayadaw U Tejaniya is a respected meditation teacher known for his clear\, practical\, and accessible approach to Buddhist meditation practice. With decades of experience\, he emphasizes the importance of cultivating awareness in all situations\, encouraging practitioners to observe their thoughts and sensations with open and relaxed awareness. \nThe retreat is suitable for beginning as well as experienced meditators. Beginners are asked to familiarize themselves with Vipassana meditation on the page for beginners on our website. \nRetreat FeeThe cost of the retreat is on a sliding scale\, which allows you to choose the amount that works for you. 
 \n\nDouble room: $450 – $600\nSingle room: $600 – $900 (Limited availability—first come\, first served)\nCommuter: $250 – $350 (Limited availability—first come\, first served)\n\nThe retreat fee only covers the basic retreat costs: food\, facility\, and other incidental expenses. It does not cover dana (a donation for the teacher and IMCR group). More information about dana below. \nThose who pay at the higher end of the scale are supporting those paying at the lower end. Any excess funds will go toward supporting IMCR to host fully donation-based retreats. \nTo confirm your spot\, a non-refundable deposit of $180 is due upon registration. The remaining balance is due by June 11\, 2025. \nScholarships: We are delighted to announce that thanks to the generosity of a kind donor\, scholarships are available for our upcoming retreat! This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals who would benefit from the retreat but may have financial barriers to participation. If you would like to apply for a scholarship\, please email us. \nRegistrationRegistration has a few steps to it. Please first read the Retreat Information Guide to get a complete picture of the retreat and logistics. After that\, complete the following steps: \n1. Fill out Two Registration Forms \n\nForm 1 – Practical Information: This form gathers practical information to organize the retreat. It will be seen by the teacher and a few volunteers.\nForm 2 – Questions for the Teacher: This form is a short questionnaire specifically for the teacher and is kept confidential.\n\n2. Pay the $180 Deposit \n\nA non-refundable deposit of $180 is required to secure your spot.\nPayment must be made at the time of registration.\n\n3. Full Payment \n\nThe remaining balance is due by June 11\, 2025.\n\nRetreat registrations are confirmed on a first-come\, first-served basis\, based on receiving both registration forms and the $180 deposit. \nPayment MethodsYou can pay by Check or PayPal: \n\nCheck: Write a check to ”Insight Meditation Community of Richmond” for “IMCR August 2025 Retreat” and send it to the following address:     Insight Meditation Community of Richmond    2914 E Broad St Apt A    Richmond\, VA 23223.\nPayPal: Use this PayPal link. Put “IMCR August 2025 Retreat” in the description. If you don’t put this in the description we might think that this is a general donation. Note that PayPal charges us a fee\, so we kindly ask you to check the box that says “Add [X] amount to help cover the fees.”\n\nGenerosity for the Teacher and the IMCR GroupThere are two ways to practice generosity for this retreat: \n\nGenerosity for the teacher: the suggested donation for the teacher is: $200 – $900 (sliding scale).\nGenerosity for the IMCR group: we appreciate donations of any amount you feel comfortable and generous giving.\n\nYour donation to the teacher provides support to allow Marjolein to continue offering these teachings\, and your donation to the IMCR group allows us to cover expenses and organize events. 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. \nAfter the retreat there will be the opportunity to offer a donation through PayPal\, Venmo\, check\, or cash. You can also donate online to Marjolein and/or the IMCR group. \nMore information about the concept of dana\, generosity\, in Buddhism. \nQuestions?If you have any questions\, please review the Retreat Information Guide first and if your question persists\, then please email us at info@imcrva.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Retreat Information GuideThe Retreat Information Guide provides all the essential details about this retreat. Please review it for important information on logistics\, scholarships\, (teacher) donations\, and more. An important logistical detail outlined in the Retreat Information Guide is that there will be no meals served after lunch\, though exceptions can be made if needed. (Click on the button below). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Retreat Information Guide\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n	Organizer\n	IMCR\n	\n	\n					\n			info@imcrva.org			\n	 \n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n	Venue			\n				\n	\n	Richmond Hill\n	\n	Address:\n	\n\n2209 E Grace St\n	\n		\n		Richmond\,\n\n	VA\n\n	23223\n\n	United States\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	View Venue Website \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				The Path of Peace	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Daylong Retreat: Deepen Your Practice
URL:https://imcrva.org/event/new-years-eve-sit/
LOCATION:Ekoji\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Half-Day Retreat in Silence
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					This event has passed. \n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	5-Day Residential Insight Meditation Retreat: Open and Relaxed Awareness				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			August 13\, 2025\n\n		\n	\n	  -  \n\n	August 17\, 2025\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDates: Wednesday\, August 13 – Sunday\, August 17 (5-day retreat)
     -> Start of the retreat: Wednesday August 13\, at 7 PM (arrive between 5:30 and 6 PM to settle in)
     -> End of retreat: Sunday August 17\, at 2:30 PM
Location: Richmond Hill\, Richmond VA (Google Maps) 
Cost: Sliding scale: Double room: $450 – $600; Single room: $600 – $900. This fee is for renting Richmond Hill and meals.Suggested donation for teachings: $200 – $900
Teacher: Marjolein Janssen
Registration: for all registration details see the Retreat Information Guide 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Retreat Information Guide\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n									DescriptionDuring this residential retreat the focus is on the cultivation of relaxed open awareness. Open and relaxed awareness can help us develop a broad and skillful understanding of our moment-to-moment experience. 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. \nSayadaw U Tejaniya is a respected meditation teacher known for his clear\, practical\, and accessible approach to Buddhist meditation practice. With decades of experience\, he emphasizes the importance of cultivating awareness in all situations\, encouraging practitioners to observe their thoughts and sensations with open and relaxed awareness. \nThe retreat is suitable for beginning as well as experienced meditators. Beginners are asked to familiarize themselves with Vipassana meditation on the page for beginners on our website. \nRetreat FeeThe cost of the retreat is on a sliding scale\, which allows you to choose the amount that works for you. 
 \n\nDouble room: $450 – $600\nSingle room: $600 – $900 (Limited availability—first come\, first served)\nCommuter: $250 – $350 (Limited availability—first come\, first served)\n\nThe retreat fee only covers the basic retreat costs: food\, facility\, and other incidental expenses. It does not cover dana (a donation for the teacher and IMCR group). More information about dana below. \nThose who pay at the higher end of the scale are supporting those paying at the lower end. Any excess funds will go toward supporting IMCR to host fully donation-based retreats. \nTo confirm your spot\, a non-refundable deposit of $180 is due upon registration. The remaining balance is due by June 11\, 2025. \nScholarships: We are delighted to announce that thanks to the generosity of a kind donor\, scholarships are available for our upcoming retreat! This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals who would benefit from the retreat but may have financial barriers to participation. If you would like to apply for a scholarship\, please email us. \nRegistrationRegistration has a few steps to it. Please first read the Retreat Information Guide to get a complete picture of the retreat and logistics. After that\, complete the following steps: \n1. Fill out Two Registration Forms \n\nForm 1 – Practical Information: This form gathers practical information to organize the retreat. It will be seen by the teacher and a few volunteers.\nForm 2 – Questions for the Teacher: This form is a short questionnaire specifically for the teacher and is kept confidential.\n\n2. Pay the $180 Deposit \n\nA non-refundable deposit of $180 is required to secure your spot.\nPayment must be made at the time of registration.\n\n3. Full Payment \n\nThe remaining balance is due by June 11\, 2025.\n\nRetreat registrations are confirmed on a first-come\, first-served basis\, based on receiving both registration forms and the $180 deposit. \nPayment MethodsYou can pay by Check or PayPal: \n\nCheck: Write a check to ”Insight Meditation Community of Richmond” for “IMCR August 2025 Retreat” and send it to the following address:     Insight Meditation Community of Richmond    2914 E Broad St Apt A    Richmond\, VA 23223.\nPayPal: Use this PayPal link. Put “IMCR August 2025 Retreat” in the description. If you don’t put this in the description we might think that this is a general donation. Note that PayPal charges us a fee\, so we kindly ask you to check the box that says “Add [X] amount to help cover the fees.”\n\nGenerosity for the Teacher and the IMCR GroupThere are two ways to practice generosity for this retreat: \n\nGenerosity for the teacher: the suggested donation for the teacher is: $200 – $900 (sliding scale).\nGenerosity for the IMCR group: we appreciate donations of any amount you feel comfortable and generous giving.\n\nYour donation to the teacher provides support to allow Marjolein to continue offering these teachings\, and your donation to the IMCR group allows us to cover expenses and organize events. 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. \nAfter the retreat there will be the opportunity to offer a donation through PayPal\, Venmo\, check\, or cash. You can also donate online to Marjolein and/or the IMCR group. \nMore information about the concept of dana\, generosity\, in Buddhism. \nQuestions?If you have any questions\, please review the Retreat Information Guide first and if your question persists\, then please email us at info@imcrva.org. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Retreat Information GuideThe Retreat Information Guide provides all the essential details about this retreat. Please review it for important information on logistics\, scholarships\, (teacher) donations\, and more. An important logistical detail outlined in the Retreat Information Guide is that there will be no meals served after lunch\, though exceptions can be made if needed. (Click on the button below). 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Retreat Information Guide\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n	Organizer\n	IMCR\n	\n	\n					\n			info@imcrva.org			\n	 \n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n	Venue			\n				\n	\n	Richmond Hill\n	\n	Address:\n	\n\n2209 E Grace St\n	\n		\n		Richmond\,\n\n	VA\n\n	23223\n\n	United States\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	View Venue Website \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				The Path of Peace	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Daylong Retreat: Deepen Your Practice
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LOCATION:Ekoji\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Half-Day Retreat
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