This silent retreat will offer an introduction to insight meditation and mindfulness, and to practice in a silent retreat context. Guided meditations, pointers on sitting posture and opportunities to ask questions will make this an accessible retreat for meditators in beginning stages of practice. We will explore the fundamental teachings of the Buddha as a doorway to freedom and to meeting life’s difficulties with balance and clarity. Participants will be offered guidance on bringing the practice into daily life, to live lightly in this world, with a compassionate heart and the spirit of the Dharma in everything we do.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions and discuss your practice with the teachers in small group meetings, and individually, by request.

This retreat is taught in English.

Most of the rooms at Galilee Centre are single rooms with a sink. Washrooms are shared. For this retreat, everyone will have a single room. 

ARRIVAL TIME: 3:30-5:30 pm, Friday, March 13. The retreat will conclude by lunch on Sunday, March 15. Everyone is welcome to stay for lunch.

COST: TNI is dedicated to offering affordable rates to all. TNI retreat fees are on a sliding scale basis that allows participants to pay according to individual means. Fees do not include compensation for the teachings, and teachers rely on the generosity of retreatants for a sustainable income. There is an opportunity to offer dana (donations) to the teachers at the end of each retreat. The deposit is included in all of our fees. 

Sliding Scale: $280 - $310 - $335

Deposit: $140

To register, visit: https://www.truenorthinsight.org/index.php/en/introduction-to-insight-meditation-a-welcome-to-beginners-and-returners-2020