Knowledge from the present moment
With Laura Bridgeman
8th July 2023
In our lives and in the world we try to make everything a known quantity. We name, categorise, map experience and develop theories. This learnt knowledge is valuable and has it’s place, but in the process of insight practice it can limit us. In this retreat we’ll explore the dynamic between learned knowledge and immediate knowing – the understanding that only comes in the immediacy of the moment. We’ll contemplate how they each can enhance or limit each other, and how to find the balance.
This day will consist of walking and sitting meditation together with reflections and guidance on the theme.
All are welcome whether you are a beginner or more experienced in meditation.
Laura Bridgman: was a Buddhist nun in the Theravada tradition from 1995 to 2015. Her main teachers within this school have been Ajahn Sumedho, Ajahn Sucitto and Sayadaw U Tejaniya. She has been offering retreats since 2007, most recently at Gaia House where she is also the staff support teacher. Her main practice orientation is the Buddha’s teaching of the Five Spiritual Faculties (trust, balanced effort, mindfulness, composure and wisdom). Alongside her Vipassana (Insight) practice she is a student of the Diamond Approach (Ridhwan).
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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