Half-Day Retreat: Practicing in Silence

Practical Information
Date: Sunday December 8
Hours:  1:30 – 4:30 PM, with optional social gathering from 4:30 – 5:15 PM
Location: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha, 3411 Grove Avenue, Richmond, Richmond. (Google Maps)
Cost: a donation (dana) for the IMCR group and for the teacher
Suggested donation for teacher: sliding scale: $10 – $70 (see below for more information)
Teacher: Marjolein Janssen
Registration: No need to register, walk-in

Description
During this Half-Day Retreat we will be practicing sitting and walking meditation, there will be a Dharma reflection and some time for questions and sharing. Everyone is welcome, no prior meditation experience needed.

During the retreat we will be in “noble silence.” This means that we won’t be talking to each other (except during designated times). We will also turn off our phones and other devices. This is all in order to minimize external distractions, promote mindfulness and inner stillness, and respect the practice of fellow meditators.

After the Half-Day Retreat there is an optional social gathering from 4:30 – 5:15 PM, some snacks are provided.