Metta and Meditation (In-person Registration)
A Non-residential In-Person and Online Retreat With Ajahn Jotipalo
Description
A weekend of practice with a focus on Metta (goodwill) and walking meditation.
What can you accomplish in a weekend. Possibly a lot! The two days will be structured to have instructions at the beginning of the morning and afternoon periods, and an informal Q&A at the end of each day. There will be plenty of time to settle into the rhythm of the days.
Suitable for beginner or experienced practitioners.
When
Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 9:00 AM PDT to 4:00 PM PDT
- AND -
Sunday, May 21, 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
About Ajahn Jotipalo
Jotipalo Bhikkhu ordained at the Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery in Redwood Valley, CA in June 2000.
As a monk, he has lived in various Ajahn Chah branch monasteries in Canada, New Zealand, Thailand and the United States. He currently resides at Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery, British Columbia.
In addition to traditional sitting and walking practice, Jotipalo Bhikkhu explores ways to use time in nature as meditation practice, as well as how to use creative arts as a meditation subject.
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.
At Goward House, a dana basket will be set out for cash donations. Donations received by Victoria IMS to support Ajahn Jotipalo will be sent to Birken Forest Monastery. No tax receipts will be issued for these donations.
Ajahn Jotipalo's requisites are provided through generous donations from lay supporters.
If preferred, participants can support Ajahn Jotipalo by making a donation to Birken Forest Monastery through Canada Helps. Indicate on your donation that you wish to support Ajahn Jotipalo's requisites.
For those who prefer sending a cheque, please mail it to Birken Forest Monastery, 7000 Smith Lake Forest Service Rd., Knutsford, BC V0E 2A0.
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, clients of Canadian banks can make donations for organizational costs incurred by Victoria IMS through 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