Sound of Silence Winter Meditation Retreat
February 17th - 20th 2012
at the Canadian Ecology Centre
“When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within.”
- Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Discover the stillness within at our winter meditation retreat. We'll calm the mind by reducing our distracting thoughts, and practise an easy to learn breathing meditation, allowing clearer, and more peaceful minds to emerge.
The retreat will give you an opportunity to:
- Create calm and peaceful minds through meditation
- Give yourself a break from your usual worries and concerns
- Enjoy the beautiful environment of Canadian Ecology Centre in Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park
- Learn how to control our distractions and deepen our understanding of meditation
Everyone is welcome to join us for a restful and relaxing weekend, meant for both those new to meditation and experienced meditators alike. The sessions will be led by experienced meditation teachers, both lay and ordained, from across Ontario.
Location Dates and Times: Canadian Ecology Centre, Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park Highway 17, between North Bay and Mattawa, Feb. 17Th, 7:30pm to Feb. 20Th, 2012, noon
Accommodations and meals: Three nights shared and individual accommodations are available in cabins at the Canadian Ecology Centre starting from $225 per person (includes retreat and vegetarian meals). Invite several of your friends to take advantage of the shared rates. The retreat is organized by Atisha Buddhist Centre. Email Tom Sepp, volunteer Education Program Cooridnator at atisha.epc@gmail.com or 416 504 7407 for more information.
Friday Feb. 17:
6:30 Supper
7:30 Introduction with Gen Kelsang Suma
Saturday Feb 18
8:00 Breakfast
9-10 1st Session Kadam Deborah Corrigan
11-12 2nd Session Gen Kelsang Sangdrub
12:00 Lunch
3 - 4 3rd Session Kelsang Rabjor
5 - 6 4th Session Tom Sepp
6:30 Supper
7:30 5th Session Gen Kelsang Suma
Sunday Feb 19
Same as Saturday
Monday Feb 20
8:00 Breakfast
9 - 10 1st Session Kelsang Rabjor
11 - 12 Last Session Gen Kelsang Sangdrub
12:00 Lunch
See www.meditationretreat.ca for other details and registration.