Impermanence and Joy With River Wolton 18th March 2023 Our personal and collective experience shows us time and again that all things end and nothing lasts forever. Sometimes this is a relief, and sometimes it feels painful and hard to recollect in the midst of busy lives, even though we might know all too well the problems inherent in denying change. Through grounding ourselves in kind, patient awareness, this day retreat will explore the possibilities of steadiness, care and joy that can open when we bear witness and get close up to the ceaselessly moving nature of life. As well as talks and discussion, there will be periods (max 30 minutes) of guided meditation – sitting, standing, walking – and optional gentle movement. The day will be held in an atmosphere of companionable silence, and newcomers to meditation are welcome.
River Wolton: attended her first Insight Meditation retreat in 2000, and subsequently helped to establish Sheffield Insight Meditation. She trained as a Community Dharma Leader and has completed Dharma Teacher Training with Bodhi College. A former Derbyshire Poet Laureate, she has led writing and arts projects for many years, and is an activist in the LGBTQI+ community.
Retreat Day Venue: Glenfrome Primary School, Bristol, BS5 6TY These days are run by Bristol Insight Meditation group from 10-4 with a shared lunch. You can arrive as from 9.30 to have a bit of time for a drink and to settle in before we start at 10am. So please bring the following items with you on the day:
- a vegetarian dish to share (or your own pack lunch if you prefer),
- Chairs and gym mats are provided. You may wish to bring cushions and blankets for meditation.
Booking: Early Bird Booking (one month or more before the retreat) is £20 waged and £10.00 unwaged.
Late Booking is £25 waged and £12.50 unwaged. This covers the administration costs and the hall hire only. There will be an opportunity to offer dana (the practice of generosity) for the teacher as a donation on the day. You can book on Eventbrite here.
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