AWAKE AWARE FREE
Our true Nature
with Core Teachers Mala Sikka and Terry Hagan
Aug 16 - 18
“I found such nectar like truth, profoundly peaceful, luminous, uncontrived, a brilliant natural simplicity free from elaboration . . .” Buddha Sakyamuni
The Buddha’s teaching is the root inspiration for all mindfulness training. Unknown to many this is just one facet of his vast teachings. Out of his deep compassion, skill and means the Buddha aspired to reach people from all walks of life, he evolved more than 84,000 methods to assist beings to alleviate their suffering.
During this retreat we will explore profound meditations of light yoga and the vibration of mantra to open to our innate awareness ~ the true refuge.
Meditating on Buddha Sakyamuni is a joyful, rich and rewarding practice, profound in its ability to renew and refresh. It helps to transform “a range of emotions, many of which we experience as negative — fear, loss of purpose, loss of confidence, lack of clarity, insecurity, aggression, failure, clinging, and so many more”* habitual patterns. Essentially it allows us to rest in the radiance of our true nature, naturally confident.
This will be a practice retreat with classes and interviews where there will be ample time to ask questions. There will also be body work to loosen and free patterns that bind us.
This retreat offers the following opportunities:
• group sitting and walking meditations
• dharma classes
• meditation interviews
• key body work to open and enliven our experience merging awareness practice with post meditation
• learning how to structure and conduct your own retreat and apply the benefits in your life.
This retreat is a good way to integrate the previous course 'Live Moves in Buddha Nature'.
For those who also wish to extend the short weekend retreat please do request ahead of time if you would like to to deepen this practice with guidance from core teachers Mala and Terry.
* quote from Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche
Mala Sikka and Terry Hagan have committed most of their lives to Dharma and have been practicing meditation for over 40 years. Together they completed a three year retreat in India under the guidance of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche. Both Terry and Mala enjoyed their role as resident teachers of the Dharma Centre of Canada for over a decade and during this time served as spiritual advisors to the board. Terry also served a three year term as a spiritual director for the Dharma Centre. At present, they serve as the resident teachers of the Namgyal Dharma House and continue to support the Dharma Centre as Core Teachers.
Important Details
When: August 16-18, 2024.
Please plan to arrive between 3-5pm on the first day. The retreat will begin with a property orientation at 5:30pm followed by a light supper and the first evening class and will finish at 5pm on the last day.
Rates: $276- non-members $250- members
(To find out how to become a member please visit our membership page)
Rates include: Single accommodation and all meals. They do not include instructor fees. Mala and Terry are sharing their 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:
All cancellation are subject to a fee of $100. These funds will support other low income practitioner (Practitioner Support Fund).
Loss of 50% of deposit if cancel within 14 days ( = 25% of the retreat cost) – Funds to go into the Renewal Project (Buildings Renewal Fund)