2017 New Year’s Retreat - Arnprior
Teacher:
Jean Esther
When:
December 29, 2017 -
January 1, 2018
Where:
Galilee Centre
Arnprior, Ontario
Cost:
Scale: $380/$430/$480
Deposit: $190
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Welcome the New Year with reflection and intention, silence and community, surrounded by the beauty of Arnprior and the warmth of the Galilee Centre! Bring your cross-country skis, snowshoes and hiking boots. We will be supported by the meditation practice, dharma talks, and a midnight gathering. This retreat is suitable for those familiar with vipassana practice.
A silent weekend meditation retreat in the vipassana tradition or a MBSR course are the prerequisites.
About Jean Esther
Jean Esther, MSW began training in meditation in 1975. Since 1982, she has trained in the Buddhist Theradavan tradition with renowned senior lay teachers as well as Burmese and Western Monastics. She has engaged in intensive teacher training in both Vipassana practice and non-dual awareness. Her teaching is informed by over 35 years of practice as a psychotherapist integrating spiritual inquiry, psychological understanding and body awareness rooted in the ancient teachings of love and wisdom. Jean teaches at Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, Insight Meditation Center of Pioneer Valley in Western Ma, IBME teen retreats as well as various locations across the US and Canada.
Registration Information
LOCATION: Galilee Centre, 398 John Street North, Arnprior, Ontario, http://www.galileecentre.com/.
ARRIVAL TIME: 3:30-5:30 pm, Friday, December 29. The retreat will conclude before lunch on Monday, January 1. 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.