The Importance of Cultivating Right Intention (In-person Registration)
A Non-residential In-Person and Online Retreat With Tuere Sala
Description
Intention is present in every experience, response or action. Cultivating Right Intention in the context of contemporary society can often seem self-indulgent. The constant demands of being a householder can also overshadow intention and make it harder to recognize the expectations, assumptions, desires, beliefs, and/or energy (in other words- the intentions) behind our actions. Intention is part of the unconditional and thus, a necessary aspect of awakening.
The weekend retreat will explore the essential nature of intention and what is meant by Right Intention. This will be a traditional Vipassana retreat meaning it will be held in Noble Silence with dharma talks and instructions in both wisdom and heart practices. The schedule will consist of sitting, walking and question/comment periods with the teacher.
All experience levels are welcome.
When
Friday, March 31, 2023 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (ONLINE ONLY)
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Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 9:00 AM PDT to 4:00 PM PDT
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Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 9:00 AM PDT to 4:00 PM PDT
Where
Goward House
2495 Arbutus Road
Victoria, BC V8N 1V9
Please use the rear entrance to the building (around to the left and down the sidewalk or stairs).
The #11 bus stops nearby.
Driving Directions
Victoria IMS no longer requires a Participant Agreement.
Wearing a mask is optional.
Cost
Because the Buddha's teachings are considered to be priceless, and in keeping with the teachings and spirit of generosity or dana, this retreat is freely offered. Donations are welcomed.
For those attending in-person, there will be a dana basket set out at the retreat for donations to Victoria IMS (cash or cheque).
If preferred, donations to the teacher can be made using a credit card or PayPal here. Please look for the green "Dana for Tuere" button at the bottom of the page. Thank you.
Contact the Registrar for alternative ways of sending donations to the teacher.
For the organizational costs incurred by Victoria IMS, clients of Canadian banks can make donations by Interac e-Transfer to vimsdana@gmail.com and anyone can donate with PayPal by clicking here. Cheques can be mailed to 4013 Magdelin St. Victoria, BC V8N 3M5.
The suggested donation for organizational costs for this evening and two-day event is $50. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Contact
Victoria IMS Retreats
Victoria Insight Meditation Society
vims1retreat@gmail.com
About Tuere Sala
Tuere Sala is a Guiding Teacher at Seattle Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock Retreat Center. She is a retired prosecuting attorney who has practiced Vipassana meditation for over 30 years. Tuere is committed to lay practice and inspired by bringing the Dharma to nontraditional places. She is a strong advocate for practitioners living with high stress, past trauma and difficulties sitting still.
Tuere has been teaching since 2010 and has a long history of assisting others in establishing and maintaining a daily practice.
Tuere can be contacted at tueresala.org and at dharmaground.org.