Non-residential Retreats
See also: Residential Retreats and Intro Classes and Special Topics.
For information on ongoing meditation classes, please go to Other Locations.
--- WORKSHOPS AND NON-RESIDENTIAL WEEKEND RETREATS ---
~ 2010 ~
HALF-DAY MINDFULNESS MEDITATION WORKSHOP ~ Carole Rogentine & Debbie Ratner Helzer
Saturday, February 13, 2010 (was originally scheduled on Feb. 6)
1:30 to 4:30p.m.
Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church, Bethesda, MD
$35
Information and Registration
For more information, contact Carole Rogentine, crogentine@gmail.com - 301-530-6386
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION RETREAT ~ Hugh Byrne
Saturdays. March 6, April 24, May 8 (separate events)
1:30-5.30 p.m.
Flow Yoga Center, Washington, DC
$40. Register: www.flowyogacenter.com
THE FOUR FOUNDATIONS OF MINDFULNESS: THE BUDDHA'S TEACHINGS ON MEDITATION ~ Hugh Byrne
(an offering of IMCW’s Dharma Study and Practice Program). This course is a continuation of a class on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness offered in fall 2009. New participants are welcome to join and a full review of the theme will be provided. Course readings and materials are provided.
Six Mondays from March 8 to April 12, 2010
St. Albans Church (Nourse Hall), 3001 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
Sliding scale--$150 to $100 (Suggested “drop-in” fee $20 per class)
Contact: Steve Zappalla: Phone: 571-271-7284; E-mail: szappi1@hotmail.com
MINDFULNESS ON THE JOB ~ Suzanne Kryder, PhD
February 27, 2010 from 9am to 5pm
St. Alban's Church - Nourse hall, 3001 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
Fee: $125
Contact: Rebecca Hines at rebecca.hines@earthlink.net or 301-649-1994
Information and Registration and Online Registration
REALIZING YOUR TRUE NATURE ~ Tara Brach
March 20, 2010
In this daylong retreat, participants will investigate the stories and emotions that keep us identified as a separate and deficient self. Through practices of inquiry and meditation, we will explore the pathways that awaken us from this trance and reveal the loving awareness that is our essence.
Location: Washington, DC area
Contact: La Sarmiento, la_sarmiento@yahoo.com, 202.997.1399
Information and Registration and Online Registration
THE BRAHMA VIHARAS ~ Sharon Salzberg
April 3, 2010
Lovingkindness is a meditation that cultivates our natural capacity for an open and loving heart. It is traditionally offered along with meditations that enrich compassion, joy in the happiness of others, and equanimity. Together these four qualities are known as the Brahma Viharas. The daylong will include direct instruction and guided meditation. This program is suitable for both new and experienced meditators.
Location: Washington DC area
Contact: Steve Zappalla, szappi1@hotmail.com, 571-271-7284
Information and Mail-in Registration and Online Registration
BUDDHA AND THE BODY: THE DYNAMIC MEDITATION EXPERIENCE ~ Jonathan Foust
April 17, 2010 - 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
Contact: Jonathan Foust - jonathanfoust@mac.com
BUDDHIST MEDITATION AND PSYCHOTHERAPY ~ Tara Brach
NOTE DATE CHANGE!!
A weekend non-residential training for mental health professionals
(limited to 50 participants)(pre-requisite - prior meditation experience)
June 11-13 - Friday, 7-9:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Chevy Chase, MD
Cost: $210
Information and Mail-in Registration Form: begins Jan. 25, 2010
Contact: Janet Merrick info@tarabrach.com
THE "WHAT AM I?" INQUIRY RETREAT ~ Jonathan Foust
June 19, 2010 - 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: TBA
Contact: Jonathan Foust - jonathanfoust@mac.com
MEDITATION, EMOTIONAL HEALING AND SPIRITUAL AWAKENING ~ Tara Brach
October 30, 2010
Explore how challenging emotions can become the grounds of cultivating a wise and awake heart. Includes sitting meditation, guided reflections, dharma talks and time for sharing.
Location: Washington, DC area
Contact: Janet Merrick, merrick.janet@yahoo.com - 301-814-1920
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