Both pleasant and unpleasant thoughts and emotions are inevitable–the mind alternates between healthy and unhealthy, helpful and unhelpful, skillful and unskillful mind states. In response to what is arising in the mind we tend to develop ideas, concepts, and beliefs about who we are, including mental constructs revolving around how to achieve well-being, and how to be more free from difficult emotions.
From the perspective of “Buddhist Psychology” some of the narratives we assume to be true– both about why emotions arise and how to relate to them–are either erroneous or partially accurate; there is a deeper “truth” or understanding alongside our common view of emotions. Mindfulness meditation is a practical skill that helps develop wise understanding and begin transforming our relationship to difficult emotions, thus setting us on the path to greater well-being, freedom, and happiness.
This retreat will explore any/all emotions while emphasizing how to bring greater awareness and understanding to anxiety, worry, fear, and doubt specifically. Retreat is conducted mostly in silence, though there will be instructive teacher talks and periods for questions and discussion.
This retreat is open to everyone–beginners and experienced meditators welcome and encouraged to attend.
Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided. Please bring your own lunch. Full use of WIMC kitchen will be available.
Both pleasant and unpleasant thoughts and emotions are inevitable–the mind alternates between healthy and unhealthy, helpful and unhelpful, skillful and unskillful mind states. In response to what is arising in the mind we tend to develop ideas, concepts, and beliefs about who we are, including mental constructs revolving around how to achieve well-being, and how to be more free from difficult emotions.
From the perspective of “Buddhist Psychology” some of the narratives we assume to be true– both about why emotions arise and how to relate to them–are either erroneous or partially accurate; there is a deeper “truth” or understanding alongside our common view of emotions. Mindfulness meditation is a practical skill that helps develop wise understanding and begin transforming our relationship to difficult emotions, thus setting us on the path to greater well-being, freedom, and happiness.
This retreat will explore any/all emotions while emphasizing how to bring greater awareness and understanding to anxiety, worry, fear, and doubt specifically. Retreat is conducted mostly in silence, though there will be instructive teacher talks and periods for questions and discussion.
This retreat is open to everyone–beginners and experienced meditators welcome and encouraged to attend.
Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided. Please bring your own lunch. Full use of WIMC kitchen will be available.