When
Friday, August 7th, 2020 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
- and -
Saturday, August 8th, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where
This is an online event.
Connection details will be emailed to registrants.
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.
Donations to the teacher can be made here by using PayPal.
Donations for organizational costs incurred by Victoria IMS can be made here by using PayPal. Clients of Canadian banks can also donate to vimsdana@gmail.com by using Interac e-Transfer. The suggested donation for organizational costs for this event is $25.
Donations can also be made by cheque.
No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Cultivating Awakening Emotions
An Online Retreat
with
Tuere Sala
It hardly seems that any of us are able to make it through a day without being emotionally triggered. It could be a tragic or anger-inducing news story, a disagreement with family or friends (or even a stranger!), a comment or article on social media, a stressful situation at work...the list is endless. Often emotions turn our lives into a roller coaster ride of reactivity which can have the effect of turning our meditative practice into an escape clause rather than the source of our inner strength. It is possible, however, to engage our meditative practice in a more proactive way by cultivating several awakening emotions. They are considered awakening emotions because when present, they bring clarity and wisdom. During our day together we will explore these awakening emotions, how to distinguish them from non-awakening emotions, how to cultivate them and how to recognize their impact upon our practice.
This program is appropriate for both new and experienced meditators and will include meditation (with instructions), walking and reflective periods, and a Dhamma talk. Everyone is welcome.
Tuere Sala is a Guiding Teacher at the Seattle Insight Meditation Society and a retired prosecuting attorney. She has over 25 years of Buddhist meditation experience and is currently a participant in IMS’s 2017-2021 Teacher Training Program. Tuere believes that urban meditation is the foundation for today’s practitioner’s path to liberation. She is inspired by bringing the Dharma to nontraditional places and is a strong advocate for practitioners living with high stress, past trauma and difficulties sitting still. Her teachings reflect an approach to Dharma that is both easy to follow and understand – making it accessible to everyone.
For more information about Tuere, please read her biography on the Seattle Insight Meditation Society website.
Thank you,
Kiko Brown (Registrar)