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
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.
There will be two dana baskets set out at the retreat. One basket will be for you to offer dana for the teacher and a separate basket for organizational costs incurred by Victoria IMS. The suggested donation for operational costs for this one-day event is $20. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Joy on the Path
A Day-long Retreat with
Brock Brown
“No dark fate determines our future. We do.
Each day and each moment, we are able to create and re-create our lives
and the very quality of human life on our planet. This is the power we yield.”
The Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu
The Buddha taught about the suffering we encounter in our human lives, and he taught about joy. In fact he taught that joy is an essential factor in our Awakening. In this daylong we will investigate the Buddha’s teachings on joy on the path. We will see if there is a joy that we can experience which is independent of our external circumstances.
The day will be experiential, with periods of sitting and walking meditation, instruction, guided meditation, and chanting.
This daylong is appropriate for both beginner and experienced meditators.
Brock Brown is a founding member and chair of the Victoria Insight Meditation Society where he teaches and leads meditation retreats. He has been dedicated to the study and practice of the Buddha’s teachings for the past 28 years, and is inspired by the Thai Forest Tradition. He is a graduate of the Spirit Rock Dedicated Practitioners Program and the Community Dharma Leader Program.
Thank you,
Pascal Courty (registrar)