This page is offered as a service for students who wish to attend retreats with Shaila Catherine. Retreats listed here may be sponsored by organizations other than IMSB/Bodhi-Retreats.
"The days and nights are relentlessly passing; How well am I spending my time? This should be reflected upon again and again, by one who has gone forth."
-- Anguttara Nikaya 10.87
Radiant Calm: Jhana as a path to liberating insight
Cosponsored by Bodhi-Retreats and IMSB
Cosponsored by Bodhi-Retreats and IMSB
Sunday, November 23 - Sunday, November 30, 2008
This retreat, led by Shaila Catherine
will explore how the clarity of a concentrated mind strengthens insight
practice. Prior to his enlightenment, the Buddha traversed through deeply absorbed meditative states called jhanas.
Empowered by the deep stability of these concentrated states he liberated the mind from all traces of ignorance and taught the way as a clear path of training. This retreat will introduce traditional concentration practices (samatha or jhana techniques) to focus and unify consciousness, creating a powerful, stable foundation for transformative knowledge. Guided by instructions and individual meetings with the teacher, students can progress through a traditional sequence of samatha training as is appropriate to each one's needs. This silent retreat is structured with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation, Dhamma teachings, and teacher consultations. Experience with previous silent retreats is required.
Cost: $780
To register, please submit this Jhana Retreat Registration Form.
For more information, please contact 408-369-1631 or retreats
imsb.org. See also the event event flyer
This retreat, led by Shaila Catherine
will explore how the clarity of a concentrated mind strengthens insight
practice. Prior to his enlightenment, the Buddha traversed through deeply absorbed meditative states called jhanas.Empowered by the deep stability of these concentrated states he liberated the mind from all traces of ignorance and taught the way as a clear path of training. This retreat will introduce traditional concentration practices (samatha or jhana techniques) to focus and unify consciousness, creating a powerful, stable foundation for transformative knowledge. Guided by instructions and individual meetings with the teacher, students can progress through a traditional sequence of samatha training as is appropriate to each one's needs. This silent retreat is structured with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation, Dhamma teachings, and teacher consultations. Experience with previous silent retreats is required.
Cost: $780
To register, please submit this Jhana Retreat Registration Form
.For more information, please contact 408-369-1631 or retreats
imsb.org. See also the event event flyer New Year's Vipassana Retreat
Tuesday, December 30 - Sunday, January 4, 2009
At the Margaret Austin Meditation Center between Houston & Austin in Texas contact: kferlandonr.com
At the Margaret Austin Meditation Center between Houston & Austin in Texas contact: kferland
onr.comBeginners Meditation Intensive
A Non-Residential Weekend Retreat
A Non-Residential Weekend Retreat
Saturday, February 14 - Monday, February 16, 2009
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
This retreat offers practical instruction in mindfulness and Insight Meditation (Vipassana). The meditation instructions will guide us through a direct method for investigating our present moment experience to free the mind from habits that perpetuate distraction and agitation. We will practice sitting and walking meditation, cultivating awareness of breath, body, and the processes of heart and mind, to allow grasping, judgment, and fear to fall away revealing the natural spaciousness of mind imbued with wisdom, calm, and joy.
Cost: $100 fee to cover operational expenses, plus voluntary Dana offerings for the teacher.
Dana: In an effort to embrace these teachings in the spirit of generosity, no specific charge for the teacher is included in the basic course fees. A basket will be available for practicing generosity by offering voluntary donations (dana) to support the teacher and her ongoing efforts of serving the dharma.
To register: Send $100 payable to “Bodhi-Retreats”. Please include your name, e-mail, phone, and address to facilitate confirmation.
Co-Sponsored by Insight Meditation South Bay and Bodhi-Retreats.
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
940 Lassen Dr., Menlo Park, CA 94025
This retreat offers practical instruction in mindfulness and Insight Meditation (Vipassana). The meditation instructions will guide us through a direct method for investigating our present moment experience to free the mind from habits that perpetuate distraction and agitation. We will practice sitting and walking meditation, cultivating awareness of breath, body, and the processes of heart and mind, to allow grasping, judgment, and fear to fall away revealing the natural spaciousness of mind imbued with wisdom, calm, and joy.
Cost: $100 fee to cover operational expenses, plus voluntary Dana offerings for the teacher.
Dana: In an effort to embrace these teachings in the spirit of generosity, no specific charge for the teacher is included in the basic course fees. A basket will be available for practicing generosity by offering voluntary donations (dana) to support the teacher and her ongoing efforts of serving the dharma.
To register: Send $100 payable to “Bodhi-Retreats”. Please include your name, e-mail, phone, and address to facilitate confirmation.
Bodhi-Retreats
PO Box 490
Menlo Park, CA 94026
insightimsb.org
650-854-8115
Co-Sponsored by Insight Meditation South Bay and Bodhi-Retreats.
Thursday, May 14 - Sunday, May 17, 2009
Registration begins at 2pm on Thursday. Retreat ends at 5pm on Sunday.
Cost: $480 registration fee includes very comfortable accommodations, mostly organic cuisine, and all staff services. To reserve a private cabin for single occupancy add an additional charge of $195.
Dana: Compensation for the teacher is
not included in the registration price. There will be an opportunity to offer dana/donations to support the techer at the end of the retreat.
Contact Kathi at retreatsimsb.org or 408-369-1631
To register: send a non-refundable deposit of $150 (payable to "Bodhi-Retreats") to:
Registration begins at 2pm on Thursday. Retreat ends at 5pm on Sunday.
Cost: $480 registration fee includes very comfortable accommodations, mostly organic cuisine, and all staff services. To reserve a private cabin for single occupancy add an additional charge of $195.
Dana
: Compensation for the teacher is
not included in the registration price. There will be an opportunity to offer dana/donations to support the techer at the end of the retreat.Contact Kathi at retreats
imsb.org or 408-369-1631To register: send a non-refundable deposit of $150 (payable to "Bodhi-Retreats") to:
Kathi Benton
1960 Harris
Ave. #1
San Jose, CA 95124
Thursday, July 2 - Thursday, July 9, 2009
Registration begins at 3pm on Thursday. Retreat ends at 1:30pm on Thursday.
Registration fee for July 2, 3pm - July 9, 1:30 - $880
Partial attendance is permitted:
Weekend attendance: July 2, 3pm - July 5, 1:30pm - $450
Weekday attendance: July 5, 2pm - July 9, 1:30pm - $560
Registration fees cover comfortable multiple occupancy accommodations, three delicious meals each day, and cook services. Additional charges will apply for private accommodations.
Accommodations options at Vajrapani include newly renovated dormitories, nice camping sites, a limited number of private cabins on the ridge, and a limited number of private rooms or doubles. Contact the registrar for details.
Dana: Compensation for the teacher is not included in the registration price. There will be an opportunity to offer dana/donations to
support the techer at the end of the retreat.
Contact Kathi at retreatsimsb.org or 408-369-1631
To register send a non-refundable deposit of $200 (payable to "Bodhi-Retreats") to:
Registration begins at 3pm on Thursday. Retreat ends at 1:30pm on Thursday.
Registration fee for July 2, 3pm - July 9, 1:30 - $880
Partial attendance is permitted:
Weekend attendance: July 2, 3pm - July 5, 1:30pm - $450
Weekday attendance: July 5, 2pm - July 9, 1:30pm - $560
Registration fees cover comfortable multiple occupancy accommodations, three delicious meals each day, and cook services. Additional charges will apply for private accommodations.
Accommodations options at Vajrapani include newly renovated dormitories, nice camping sites, a limited number of private cabins on the ridge, and a limited number of private rooms or doubles. Contact the registrar for details.
Dana
: Compensation for the teacher is not included in the registration price. There will be an opportunity to offer dana/donations to
support the techer at the end of the retreat.Contact Kathi at retreats
imsb.org or 408-369-1631To register send a non-refundable deposit of $200 (payable to "Bodhi-Retreats") to:
Kathi Benton
1960 Harris Ave. #1
San Jose, CA 95124
Saturday, August 15 - Sunday, August 16, 2009
This weekend retreat with Shaila Catherine will be held at the Dharma Zephyr Insight Meditation Community located near Carson City, Nevada. For more information, please contact christytewsgmail.com
Dharma Zephyr Insight Meditation Community
Carson City, Nevada
Carson City, Nevada
This weekend retreat with Shaila Catherine will be held at the Dharma Zephyr Insight Meditation Community located near Carson City, Nevada. For more information, please contact christytews
gmail.com