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Curious about diversity and the dharma? |
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Using the tools of meditation and the Buddha's teachings of liberation, we will explore and share in dialogue our experiences of race and privilege.
Nov. 14-16, 2008
Fri: 7-9 PM
Sat: 9:30 - 6:30
Sun: 9:30 - 1:00
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THIS RETREAT IS FOR BOTH BEGINNING AND EXPERIENCED MEDITATORS.
You do not have to call yourself a Buddhist to benefit from this dialogue.
Mindfulness helps us to see clearly the truth about our lives, and loving-kindness opens our hearts, strengthening our capacity to love and heal. Primarily practicing in silence, we will alternate sitting and walking meditation, weaving in periods of discussion. Using the tools of mindfulness and loving-kindness, we will have an opportunity to meet as a whole group together as well as in two groups - people of color and white-to further explore and understand our experiences of racism, marginality and privilege.
$35 registeration fee plus dana**
*To request a scholarship, see registration form (Click Here).
No one turned away for lack of funds.
To attend, please register by printing out the form above and send it in!
** Dana is a free-will offering at the end of the retreat, and the
only compensation the teachers will receive for sharing the teachings.
For more info, please Click Here.
Call: 206.529.8258 for any questions.
Presenters:
Gloria Gostnell, Ed.D.
is a facilitator, educational consultant, and a co-founding member of the Dharma Diversity Leadership Council. She is a Community Dharma Leader and has practiced Vipassana Meditation for 20 years. Of African American heritage, Gloria has written on the leadership of African American Women, and has an ongoing interest in teaching the Dharma so that it is culturally accesible to all. She leads a culturally diverse sitting group in Portland.
Arinna Weisman
has studied Vipassana Meditation since 1979 and has been teaching since 1988. Her root teacher, Ruth Denison, was empowered by the great Burmese master U Bha Khin. Arinna is the founding teacher of Insight Meditation Center of the Pioneer Valley, and is the co-author of A Beginner's Guide to Insight Meditation. Her teaching is infused with her political activism and commitment to building multicultural spiritual communities.
Sponsored by: Lotus Sisters, People of Color and Allies Sangha of Seattle (POCAS), and Nalanda West |
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