Heart, Body and Consciousness Seeking Wisdom, Compassion and Awakening: an Insight Meditation Retreat
April 21-24, 2011—Galilee Centre, Arnprior, Ontario
Teacher: Pascal Auclair
An invitation to dive into oneself to discover the heart, body and consciousness, and how these three lead to wisdom, compassion and awakening. Come explore through meditation and in silence (and also in French!) what it is to be present, open, and free; what it is to live a full and rich life without denying any part of our human experience.
This retreat will be held in French, with the possibility of having an individual meeting with the teacher in English if needed. There will also be an optional Feldenkrais movement session.
Pascal Auclair has been immersed in Buddhist practice and study since 1997, sitting retreats in Asia and America with revered monastics and lay teachers. He has been mentored by Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield at the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) in Massachusetts and Spirit Rock Meditation Center in California, where he is now enjoying teaching retreats. Pascal also teaches in Quebec and in other Canadian provinces. His depth of insight, classical training, and creative expression all combine in a wise and compassionate presence. In addition, his warmth and humour make Pascal a much appreciated teacher.
Registration Information
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LOCATION: Galilee Centre, 398 John Street North, Arnprior, Ontario, http://www.galileecentre.com/. This lovely retreat centre is located near the centre of Arnprior, overlooking the Ottawa River and bordering on an old-growth forest.
ARRIVAL TIME: 3:30-5:30 pm, Thursday, April 21. The retreat will conclude by lunch on Sunday, April 24. Everyone is welcome to stay for lunch.
COST: TNI is dedicated to offering affordable rates to all. We offer a sliding scale with low, mid and high rates that allow retreatants to pay according to their means. Paying at the low rate covers the minimum expense of holding a retreat. The high rate helps ensure TNI’s viability as an organization. The deposit is included in all of our fees.
Sliding Scale: $290 - $320 - $350
Deposit: $125
Early registration is necessary to hold the retreat. Without enough registrations, we will not be able to offer this retreat.
Please note that the retreat fees pay for a single room and three meals a day. This does not include donations to the teacher.
Late Registration Fee: For registrations postmarked less than 14 days before the start of a retreat, add $30 to the sliding scale fee you are paying.
Cancellation Fees: Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to cancel. If you cancel four or more weeks before a retreat begins, your deposit is refunded less a $50 fee. After that your deposit is not refunded.
WHAT TO BRING: Meditation cushion or bench (chairs are available at the centre), a blanket or mat for under your knees. The Galilee Centre provides bedding (sheets, towels, blankets, pillows, and pillow cases) and soap. Bring your toiletries, necessary medicines, indoor shoes or slippers, alarm clock.
MEALS: Meals will be vegetarian with dairy and eggs.
ETHICAL GUIDELINES: Retreatants are asked to practice the five traditional guidelines, or precepts, for the period of the retreat:
- I undertake the training to refrain from taking life.
- I undertake the training to refrain from taking anything that is not freely offered.
- I undertake the training to refrain from sexual activity.
- I undertake the training to refrain from telling lies.
- I undertake the training to refrain from using alcohol or any substances that lead to carelessness.
MORE INFO: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Janet at 450-458-5321.
TO REGISTER: All retreats require a deposit on registering. If possible, please pay the entire retreat cost on registering; this helps our operations.
Please print out and complete the registration form. Please mail it with your deposit or full payment to True North Insight, P.O. Box 1211, Hudson, Quebec, Canada J0P 1H0.