Day Long Retreats at IMFW
What is it you plan to do with this one wild and precious life?
- Mary Oliver
Open Retreats offered on these dates:
Thu, May 16, 2024
Fri, May 17, 2024
Sat, May 18, 2024
Open Retreats will be available at IMFW (in person only) led by John and Pamela Steinbach. You are welcome to come for half a day or full days, all or any combination on any of these dates. Please bring a journal or paper to briefly note insights and questions, and a lunch if you are staying for the full day. The retreats are offered on a Dana basis, the practice of generosity: giving what you are able, out of gratitude, for IMFW and the teachers.
Almost all schools of Buddhism include meditation practices to directly experience the workings of the mind. Retreats are an opportunity to devote a period of quiet focus committed to introspective awareness and mindful attention. If you decide you want to bring serious Buddhist practice into your life, two things seem necessary; a daily practice of meditation and periods of more prolonged practice to gain deeper insights into the workings of the mind. In the midst of our busy lives of gaining insights and performing outer responsibilities, a half day or full day or a short stretch of days is an opportunity to examine what this life is. IMFW is pleased to be able to offer some intensive opportunities for inquiry. This doesn’t mean that study of the dharma, listening to talks, and being a member of a sangha without a meditation practice is not valuable; they can all be of benefit to generate generosity, virtue, patience, meditation, and wisdom. Occasional retreats offer deeper pondering of the teachings, observing the nature of mind, and reflecting on the activities of body, speech and mind. Interspersed with periods of 30 minute seated meditation, these retreats include walking meditation, teachings, discussion, and yoga.
If you want to attend one of the upcoming sessions or have any questions, please contact Pam using the form below.