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RETREAT: MAY 7 – 17, 2024
This retreat will utilize the breath as the primary meditation object and will encourage the development of meditative skills that lead to deep concentration (samadhi) and insight (vipassana). Daily group instructions will focus on the sixteen steps in the Anapanasati Sutta as a route to jhana and/or liberating insight. Meetings with the teacher in small groups and one-on-one dialogs will tailor the practices to meet the needs and interests of individual students. Some students may choose to emphasize concentration practice throughout the retreat; others may emphasize vipassana; and some may practice both concentration and insight inconjunction with mindfulness of breathing.
This retreat offers a special opportunity to train in concentration and jhana practices with personal guidance from Shaila Catherine. It is one of the very few retreats each year in which Shaila systematically guides students to establish jhana by working step by step with the Anapanasati Sutta. See our Concentration and Jhana FAQ page for more information about developing concentration and the absorption states of jhana.
This silent retreat is structured with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation, dhamma teachings, and teacher consultations.
We keep this retreat small to enable in-depth guidance from Shaila. Nestled in a tranquil Redwood forest, this site offers a powerful and intimate environment for deep meditation practice. You will enjoy the benefits of natural beauty, a spacious meditation hall, and access to extensive walking trails.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
The site has cabins, lodges, and a conference center with hotel-style rooms. Although all rooms have multiple beds, we will use most rooms as singles. A discount for double occupancy is available for couples or friends who arrange to room together. RV and tent camping is an option at this center.
Register early! Space is limited.
TO REGISTER: Fill out the registration form and follow the payment instructions at: https://www.imsb.org/event/rg2024/
Co-sponsored by Bodhi Retreats and Insight Meditation South Bay
Event Details:
Start: May 7, 2024
End: May 17 2024
Venue:
Redwood Glen Conference and Retreat Center
100 Wright Drive, Loma Mar, CA 94021 United States
(about 1 hour drive from San Francisco Airport)
Contact:
Phone: (678) 431-5166
Email: meditation3
MEET THE TEACHER
Shaila Catherine
Shaila Catherine