What We Need Is Here (In-Person Registration)
A Non-Residential, In-Person and Online Retreat With Howard Cohn
Description:
In his poem, “Wild Geese” Wendell Berry says that we don’t pray for new earth or heaven “but to be quiet in heart and in eyes clear, what we need is here.” He reminds us that everything we need to clear our minds and quiet our hearts is here in the present moment.
This weekend retreat is an opportunity to untangle and free our complicated minds, relax our bodies and live in silence together, supporting each other to recover the natural peace and clarity that are our true home. Insight Meditation instructions and opportunities for discussing your practice will be offered.
The retreat is open to all levels of experience.
When
Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 9:00 AM PDT to 4:00 PM PDT
- AND -
Sunday, October 20, 2024 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 the Teacher:
Howard Cohn, has led the Mission Dharma sitting group in San Francisco for over 35 years. He has practiced meditation since 1972 and led Vipassana retreats in the US and internationally since 1985.
Howard is a senior teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. He is known by his students for his kindheartedness and warm sense of humor.
Howard studied with many Asian and western teachers of several traditions, including Theravada, Zen, Dzogchen and Advaita Vedanta, and he has been strongly influenced by contact with the Indian master H.W.L. Poonja.
He has a MA in Counseling Psychology and has a private counseling/mentoring practice.
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 Howard Cohn. Thank you.
Canadian participants can make a donation through Interac e-transfer to hcohn1@aol.com
Participants can also support the teacher through the Mission Dharma website. Click the "Donate" button for PayPal and credit card options.
If donating through PayPal, click "donate with PayPal" and once logged into your PayPal account, click "send". Type hcohn1@aol.com in the search bar. If donating with a credit card, click "donate with debit or credit card" and follow the prompts.
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 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