This retreat is highly recommended and offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your meditation practice by cultivating self-awareness over an extended period, free from distractions. The retreat will run from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Friday, October 3rd, from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Saturday, October 4th, and from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 5th. Ajahn Da, an ordained Thai Forest Monk with decades of teaching experience, is currently the Abbott of our center in Redding, CT. Phra Tavivat Sukhavatthano, Nipon Pisutpaisal, assisted by Michael Bresnan, a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of insight meditation practice, founded our centers in Connecticut and Massachusetts. This retreat is open to both novice and experienced practitioners. Although primarily conducted in silence, there will be Dharma talks and Q&A sessions. In keeping with tradition for meditation retreats, all attendees will also have a private interview with Ajahn Da to support their practice and progress. A Thai lunch and dinner will be served on Saturday, and lunch will be served on Sunday. A fully equipped kitchen is available for those who wish to bring their own food. Many local attendees will likely choose to commute from home; however, a few beds at the center can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis for those traveling from afar. Out-of-town participants may also request a list of nearby accommodations by contacting michael.s@cfmim.org.

Visit Redding CfMIM’s website to register.