With Steven Smith and Michele McDonald
August 8-17, 2008

All of us who work so hard to relieve suffering inwardly and outwardly need to learn the actual nuts and bolts of how to practice deep compassion balanced with true equanimity. This is expressed in the world as making a full concerted effort towards the relief of suffering without attachment to the result of our efforts. This meditation retreat is structured to gradually introduce the practice of mindfulness and lovingkindness as well as the practice of compassion and equanimity.  

The retreat day is spent in silent meditation and includes group sitting periods alternating with walking meditation outdoors.  In addition to individual interviews with the teachers, there is a nightly discourse from the teachings of the Buddha. To cultivate the meditation process, complete silence is maintained at all times throughout the retreat except during teacher interviews.  No previous meditation experience is required to participate and the retreat is suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners.  

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