Silent Meditation Retreat: Finding Peace in a Fast-Paced World
July 10 – 14 | Silent Guided Meditation Retreat
with Rebecca Rehorn and Sara Wendt
Registration Opens May 20 at 2pm
It’s time to taste some inner peace. Be kind to yourself and give yourself some space to discover the tranquility within your own mind.
In a world of so many gadgets and devices, notifications and responsibilities, we can feel we never can slow down and relax. This fast-paced lifestyle starts to be reflecting in our thinking and our mind can become erratic, stressed, and in a constant state of anxiety. We then sometimes respond by trying to become even MORE fast-paced, active, and distracted, hoping this will somehow give us the relief we seek.
In this beginner’s silent retreat, we will use the power of silence, concise and accessible teachings, and beautiful meditations to facilitate an inner oasis in our hearts. Through taking time to create this inner refuge, we will see there are new ways to live and feel and we will bring this new perspective back to our lives, feeling refreshed, uplifted and inspired. Everyone welcome!
Retreat Schedule:
Friday, July 10:
Introduction: 7:30 – 9:00pm
Saturday, July 11:
Session 1: 9 – 10am
Session 2: 11am – 12:30pm
Session 3: 4:00 – 5:30pm (silence begins for retreaters)
Session 4: 7:30 – 9pm
Sunday, July 12:
Session 1: 9 – 10am
Session 2: 11am – 12:30pm
Session 3: 4:00 – 5:30pm
Session 4: 7:30 – 9pm
Monday, July 13:
Session 1: 9 – 10am
Session 2: 11am – 12:30pm
Session 3: 4:00 – 5:30pm
Session 4: 7:30 – 9pm
Tuesday, July 14:
Session 1: 9 – 10am (coming out of silence)
Session 2: 11am – 12:30pm
Designed for those new to retreat, these gentle silent retreats allow you to ease into being fully quiet and focused on your meditation. The Friday introduction gives an overview of what to expect during the retreat and learn about which meditations will be the main focus. Silence begins Saturday after lunch, giving you time to settle in, meet other retreat attendees and then go inwards. Each retreat session is guided and has plenty of time to meditate. With time for rest and being in nature during the breaks, this retreat is perfect for building confidence in our own capacity for being still, quiet and meditative. Anyone can benefit from this retreat format and is one of our most anticipated retreats throughout the year. This center is run by volunteers who have plenty of experience in silent retreats and love to help new people enjoy this amazing opportunity to do the same.
Teacher:
Rebecca Rehorn
Rebecca has taught at KMC NY and maintained a Branch Class for nearly 14 years. Rebecca is passionate about sharing Buddha’s teachings to help others gain an experience of inner spaciousness and peace.
Sara Wendt
Sara has been a Kadampa practitioner for 23 years. She’s been teaching the Sunday Prayers for World Peace class since she moved to the area from NYC three years ago. Before that Sara taught various branches, General Program classes and the Foundation Program at the Kadampa Meditation Center, NYC. She’s very happy to now call Glen Spey her home.
Registration Details:
There are three parts to registration: course fee, accommodations and meals. Certain types of accommodation may require booking for the full event. Dorm and BYO camping accommodations are usually available by the night. Please confirm availability at booking. Our meals are vegetarian, with vegan and wheat-free options, and are cooked onsite by our resident chef. You can book the entire event or just part of the event.
Course Fee: Full retreat: $115
Friday to Sunday: $75
Accommodations: based on booking
Meals: $10/each lunch or dinner
Membership Discount:
Basic: no discount | Standard: 50% | Plus: 100%