Open Mind Retreat with Jack Connelly
July 25 - 31
The purpose of meditation is to free our hearts and minds from confusion and suffering so that we may experience our essential nature which is peaceful, radiant and joyful. Developing concentration and moment to moment awareness is key.
Working with the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, as taught by the Buddha, is a gateway through which we can learn to see through false notions of who we are and what is and enter into liberating clarity, compassion and wisdom.
This course is to allow ourselves the time and space to develop our meditation practice by deepening concentration and refining our moment to moment awareness of the present moment as it truly is.
This retreat will be held in silence with periods of sitting and walking meditation during the day, as well as daily talks and question and answer periods.
Important Details
When: July 25 - July 31. Please plan to arrive by 2pm on the first day. The retreat will begin at 4:30pm followed by a light supper and will finish after lunch on the final day.
Rates: non-members: $750.00. members: $660.00
Rates include: Single accommodation and all meals. They do not include instructor fees. Jack is sharing his experience within the traditional Buddhist understanding of Dana. To understand more about Dana, please read the following:
What is Dana? Teachers give the teachings of awakening (Dharma) freely so that anyone, no matter their financial means can attend classes. Each time one receives teachings, it is an opportunity to consciously practice generosity. Giving money and other means of support expresses gratitude and support to the teacher and helps to ensure that these teachings continue. Each person receiving Dharma teachings determines the kind and amount of Dāna according to one’s heart and one’s financial means. When deciding how much to offer, one should think about what these teachings mean to you and try to give accordingly. It is recommended that students make an offering of dāna at the beginning of a class or retreat to establish the intention to make the most of this opportunity for one’s own progression and for the benefit of all others.
Deposit: A 50% deposit is required to hold your space upon registration.
Cancellation policy: Full refund up to 7 days before the commencement of the course. For cancellations less than 7 days prior to course begin, a $100 administrative fee will be charged.