5 Day Meditation Retreat

Dates: July 18th to 22nd, 2008

Teacher: Jason Siff

Location: The Spiritual Renewal Center, Albuquerque, NM

This retreat will be held at The Spiritual Renewal Center, a Catholic retreat center located next to the Bosque near the Rio Grande on the West side of Albuquerque. Formerly called the Dominican Retreat House, this comfortable facility provides single rooms for all retreatants. For more information on the retreat center: www.spiritualrenewalretreats.com

Description:

This retreat offers a gentle and accepting approach to increase one's awareness of meditative experience. Those new to meditation will be given simple instructions, while experienced meditators may meditate according to their established practice. The emphasis of Jason's way of teaching meditation is not so much on what people decide to do in meditation but on what they experience in meditation. Writing and talking about one's meditation sittings is suggested for anyone attending this retreat. There will be daily group interviews where participants will talk about their sittings, as well as the option for private individual interviews. Through the course of the 5 day retreat Jason will give talks on the meditative process, as well as discuss Buddhist philosophy and psychology in light of people's meditation experiences and interests. The retreat will be held in silence, apart from discussion periods and group interview sessions. Vegetarian meals will be prepared by the retreat center.

Fee for Room and Board: $350

We are asking for a deposit of $150 to register for this retreat. The remainder will be due after July 1. Please send checks to Ron Stillman. Checks should be made out to SMP (Skillful Meditation Project). A full refund will be given up to one week prior to the retreat, partial refunds are available after that.
Mail checks to:

Ron Stillman
P.O. Box 44302
Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87174

Dana

Since the time of the Buddha, the teachings have been given freely because they are considered priceless. Dana is a Pali word meaning giving and generosity. It expresses the spirit of supporting those who freely share their time and understanding to teach the Dharma. Retreatants can offer dana to the teacher in appreciation and gratitude for the teachings. The cost of the retreat covers the food and lodging. Dana is the only financial compensation that the teacher receives for the teachings.

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