Deep Retreat — January 1 to March 31 each year
Honouring the Buddhist tradition of the three month “Rains Retreat,” each year begins with focussed meditation under Bonni’s guidance. Learn how personal retreats work here.
During this period, Bonni also gives public teaching and individual meditation instruction and personal guidance. For information on up-coming teachings, you can ask to be on our contact list by e-mailing retreathouse@dccnet.com or checking this website from time to time.
SUMMER PROGRAM 2010 — Part 1
993 Cheryl Ann Park Road, Roberts Creek
MORNING MEDITATIONS
DEVELOPING TRANSCENDENT COMPASSION
Mondays and Wednesdays, June 7 to July 28, 8 to 9 am
All are welcome to attend this guided visualization and mantra practice of Chenreizig, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. This meditation is an excellent introduction to Vajrayana method.
EVENING CLASSES
BOUNDLESS LOVE
Wednesdays, June 9 to 30, 7 to 8:30 pm
All spiritual traditions teach the importance of universal love. The Meditation on Loving-Kindness, taught by Sakyamuni Buddha, is the basis for developing this quality in all the schools of Buddhism, but there is no sectarian quality to the practice itself. To heal ourselves (and others) we need reliable methods that don’t depend on the presence of a “good object” — real or imagined. These classes will explore the practice itself, supported by helpful stories and opportunity for question and dialogue.
DAY-LONG STUDY AND PRACTICE SESSIONS
NOURISHING THE ROOTS; SHARING THE FRUITS
Saturdays, June 19, July 24 and August 28
Please pre-register if you intend to come so that we can prepare materials
All the traditions of Buddhadharma spring from the vast root-system of the teachings of Sakyamuni Buddha. This summer, we will begin an investigation of the Tipitaka, the Pali Canon, with brief glimpses into each of the three ‘baskets’: the Suttas (discourses) the Vinaya (conduct of the Sangha) and the Abhidhamma (the “higher teachings” on the nature of mind and matter.)
RESIDENTIAL RETREAT PERIOD
July 1 to 21
No classes or meditations during this time. There is some space still available for personal retreat work under Bonni’s guidance. Please read the information on Personal Retreats at www.retreathouse.bc.ca for information on how these retreats work. Bookings may be made by e-mailing retreathouse@dccnet.com.
Path of Peace Study Centre Summer Program — Recreation for the Heart and Mind
A summer workshop at the Retreat House
A summer workshop at the Retreat House
In the more extroverted summer months, we host guest teachers offering a rich, but light-hearted, selection of workshop experiences. For information about this year’s program, check outwww.pathofpeace.ca or download this PDF
An important part of the summer program is the opportunity for students to live at the Retreat House, engaging in Dharma study, practice and service under Bonni’s guidance. Information about Apprenticeships, including how to apply, can be found at www.pathofpeace.ca, or in this pdf.
Want to know more? Here are comments made by three past apprentices (PDF).