Meditation for Relaxation, Silent Retreat, Friday night Sept. 27th to Sunday lunchtime, Sept. 29th

What you’ll get:

  • Several quiet days to improve your concentration on a simple breathing meditation
  • A quiet weekend away from Toronto in a beautiful setting, near Lake Ahmic, with a panoramic view of fall colours
  • Time to yourself, to read, walk and contemplate, or just rest
  • You’ll experience calmer more peaceful minds, through developing concentration
  • The opportunity to experience the power of silence
  • A common space for meditation sessions, common kitchen for self-catering, free snacks, tea and coffee

Tentative schedule:

Sept. 27th, Friday night – Introduction to the retreat and guided meditation

Sept. 28th, Saturday – Four guided sessions, plus Heart Jewel puja with meditation Saturday night

Sept. 29th, Sunday morning – Guided meditation session and retreat wrap up, group lunch in the cafe

Retreat cost: Early bird special retreat fee $50 until Sept. 12th, Regular price $70 until deadline for booking Sept. 18th.

Only six places are available, so register now if you’re interested.

Step 1: Register for the retreat:

Register here for the retreat: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/6643p2w

Step 2: Reserve accommodations – please contact Quiet Bay Inn directly to reserve your room:

Accomodations provided by Quiet Bay Inn, near Magnetawan https://www.quietbayinn.ca

Each room has a panoramic view of fall colours

Single occupancy weekend: clean and pleasant room with ensuite washroom/shower for two nights $264

Several available. Double occupancy with a discount.

Single occupancy weekend: One Room (Unit #9) with full kitchen: $294

Only one available. Double occupancy with a discount

Please contact Quiet Bay Inn directly to reserve your room:

Meals: This retreat is self-catered, so bring your own food – bar fridge in every unit, access to a common kitchen area and onsite breakfast/lunch cafe.

Total weekend cost to you (early birds): Retreat fee $50, accommodations $264, bring your own food. Total $50 + $264 = $314

P. S. Our last retreat sold out quickly so reserve now if you’re interested.

Classes and events for the week of Sept. 8th:

Sundays, Meditation for World Peace, begins Sept. 8th, 10am to 11am. Explore meditation at this popular meditation class on Sunday mornings. No registration required – everyone welcome.

Foundation Program, Tuesdays, 6:30pm to 9:00pm, begins Sept. 10th. This year we’re focusing on one of Buddhism’s most influential mind training texts, “Eight Verses of Training the Mind” by the great Bodhisattva Geshe Langri Tangpa. We’ll study Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s commentary to the verses, the newly revised book New Eight Steps to Happiness. Through study, meditation and training our mind we’ll explore practical Buddhist solutions to our daily problems, particularly transforming adverse conditions.

The Foundation Program requires regular attendance and study commitments, for which you’ll be richly rewarded. Everyone is welcome to try out the class free of charge and with no obligation. Please email atisha.centre@gmail.com  for more information.

Simply Meditate, with Buddhist nun Kelsang Garma, begins Wednesday Sept. 11th, 10am to 11am. You’re invited to join this practical introductory class on meditation given by an experienced and sincere Dharma practitioner. No registration required. Class fee $10.

Thursday lunchtime meditations, 12:15pm to 12:45pm, begins Sept. 12th. Members of the Atisha Buddhist community will lead a daytime meditation each Thursday. Give yourself a break in the middle of the day. Everyone welcome. Class fee $5.

This fall, we’re also planning more retreats at Atisha Buddhist Centre, to complement our in-person classes. Further details to follow.

Hope to see you soon!

Tom Sepp, Resident Teacher, Atisha Buddhist Centre, atisha.centre@gmail.com