A silent insight meditation retreat exploring the cultivation of the mental qualities that support contentment (equanimity). Equanimity allows us to function on an even keel with whatever surfaces in our lives. It’s an unshakable balance of mind and heart. There is no reaching forward to the future nor looking back to the past to find joy or escape. Contentment is here in the present moment just being with what is.

   It is possible to cultivate a mind filled with equanimity as "abundant, exalted, immeasurable, without hostility and without ill-will”, as described by the Buddha. This retreat will provide instruction to help develop this calm awareness.

   The structure of the weekend will be Dharma talks about the cultivation of contentment/equanimity, instruction in sitting and walking meditation and time for practice. There will be time for individual teacher conferences as well. 
 

When: 6 pm Friday May 29 through 4 pm Sunday May 31

Where:  Sunnyside in Brooklyn, Michigan

Cost: This retreat is offered entirely on a free will donation basis in keeping with the principle of dana (generosity.) Near the close of the retreat students will have the opportunity to offer a donation for the teacher and one for Sunnyside. A suggestion for the Sunnyside donation is $25 per night.

More information: Contact Carol at 734-4750942 or cb.meditate@gmail.com 

To register: : Contact Dorothy Ann (Dottie) Coyne at either 734-355-1543 or mickeyda@sbcglobal.net. When you sign on for the retreat, you will be asked if you are willing to bring an item of food to share with the group.

 This, also, is entirely a voluntary donation.