Sunday November 20^th, 2011

THE WAY OF MINDFULNESS

FCJ Christian Life Centre, Calgary, AB

A one-day Mindfulness Meditation Retreat with Shirley (Jayanta) is being offered in Calgary, Alberta This retreat is for anyone interested in having a full day of meditation – in sitting, walking, lying down, standing, eating etc. It will be a time to explore how these meditations can help us live with greater peace and happiness in our daily life. Instruction will be given and there will be time for discussion. For new students it is an opportunity to learn the basics of insight meditation and for the experienced meditators it offers the chance to reconnect and deepen your practice.

For information and registration call Jayanta: 403-287-3028
Email: jayanta@stretchawareness.com

SDS Garden Isle

March 14^th (Wednesday) – March 18^th (Sunday), 2012

AWAKENING TO LIBERATION: 5 Day Meditation Retreat

FCJ Christian Life Centre, Calgary, AB

The core of insight meditation is the practice of mindfulness, that quality of awareness that sees without judgement. This will be a silent residential meditation retreat held in the traditional vipassana style which includes sitting, walking, standing and lying meditation. This meditation then becomes the foundation for living one’s life, and is a continuous inspiration for meeting all aspects of life with a greater openness and willingness to learn - the art of mindful living. Instructions, individual guidance, daily mindfulness yoga, vegetarian meals, quiet time and daily Dhamma talks will be offered.

Limited registration
For information & registration:
Jayanta - Email: jayanta@stretchawareness.com
Phone: 403-287-3028

Ancient Siam Temple Passage

June 8^th (Friday) – June 10^th (Sunday) 2012

LIVING an AWAKENED LIFE: Mindfulness Week-End

Quantum Leaps Lodge, Golden, BC
www.quantumleaps.ca

This week-end course will help us to connect with the utter simplicity of the present moment. Through this connection we can open to an inner spaciousness that is refreshing and healing, enabling us to live our lives with more balance, ease, kindness and wisdom. This retreat is suitable for both beginning and experienced meditators.
The way of meditation is the way of the heart. Through sitting and walking meditations, talks and discussions, we can develop our awareness and see the causes of both suffering and happiness. We can discover how mindfulness directly contributes to a genuine sense of well-being, joy, non-reactivity and ultimately profound freedom and peace.

Limited registration
For information & registration:
Jayanta - Email: jayanta@stretchawareness.com
Phone: 403-287-3028

Moon in Thailand

September 19^nd (Wed) – 28^th (Fri), 2012

TOWARD FREEDOM & JOY: 10 Day Vipassana (Insight) Meditation Retreat

Sanctum Spiritual Retreat Centre, Caroline, AB
www.sanctumretreat.ca

This will be a special 10 days in the enchanting forest and woodlands of the Raven River Valley, at the Sanctum Retreat Centre. The retreat will be held in the traditional vipassana style which includes sitting, walking, standing and lying meditation. While the retreat is held in noble silence, continuous meditation instruction will be given, as well as daily mindfulness yoga, vegetarian meals, quiet time, and Dhamma talks.

By simply observing our bodies and minds, we begin to know experience as it presents itself. As understanding deepens, we can live life with a wiser and more loving heart.

This retreat fills quickly so be sure to let Jayanta know if you are interested in attending.

Limited registration
For information & registration:
Shirley (Jayanta) - Email: jayanta@stretchawareness.com
Phone: (403) 287-3028 or (250) 767-6784