The Path of Friendship and the Refuge of Sangha
A One-Day, Non-Residential, In-Person Only Retreat with Margo McLoughlin
Description:
In this one day retreat, storyteller and teacher Margo McLoughlin will guide participants towards a deeper appreciation and understanding of spiritual friendship and the refuge of Sangha.
The Buddha is famously quoted as saying, "Spiritual friendship is the whole of the holy life." It is by finding good companions, and walking the path together, that we grow in wisdom and compassion.
Likewise, when faced with uncertainty about how to contribute in a changing world, we can refuse the distraction and isolation that results from a culture of consumption. Instead, we can nurture friendships of all kinds, weaving community connections wherever and however we can.
The day will include periods of sitting and walking meditation.
When
Saturday, February 22, 2025 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.
About the Teacher:
Margo McLoughlin has been practicing in the Insight tradition of Theravada Buddhism since 1986. She is known for her telling of Jataka tales and for leading meditation retreats and courses on Vancouver Island, the US and Ireland.
A former staff member at Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts and a graduate of the Harvard Divinity School, Margo has also completed her training to be a Community Dharma Leader through Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California. Her teachers include Joseph Goldstein, Carol Wilson, Thanissara, and Eugene Cash.
For more information about Margo, please visit her website at www.margostoryteller.net
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.
Teacher Dana: At Goward House, a dana basket will be set out for cash or cheque donations to the teacher. Please make out the cheque to Margo McLoughlin. Thank you.
Canadian participants can make a donation through Interac e-transfer to margostoryteller@gmail.com.
Please contact the Registrar for alternative ways of sending dana to the teacher.
VIMS Dana: For those attending in-person, a dana basket will be set out for cash or cheque donations to Victoria IMS.
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 one-day event is $30.
No one will be turned away for lack of funds.Contact
Victoria IMS Retreats
Victoria Insight Meditation Society
vims1retreat@gmail.com