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 VictoriaIMS. The suggested donation for operational costs for this two day event is $40 but retreatants are invited to give whatever feels comfortable according to their situation. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Where
Goward House
2495 Arbutus Road
Victoria, BC V8N 1V9
Please use rear entrance at Goward House. The #11 bus from UVic stops nearby.
Balanced Sensitivity, Embodied Wisdom
Insight Meditation Retreat
with Pascal Auclair
It is through our senses alone that we experience life. Could waking up mean becoming sensitive again, and letting the senses guide us toward the freedom we so seek? Intimacy with the world, inner and outer, will be what we open to and cultivate during this weekend retreat, inviting again and again balance of heart and mind, friendliness and clarity to set the right conditions for wisdom and freedom to arise naturally.
Pascal will offer instructions in the Insight Meditation tradition. There will be periods of sitting and walking meditation and an opportunity for a group interview with Pascal.
Pascal Auclair is a co-founder and guiding teacher for True North Meditation in Quebec and Ontario. He has been immersed in the dharma since 1997. He leads retreats in Europe and North America, and at the Insight Meditation Society in Massachusetts and Spirit Rock Meditation Center in California. He enjoys sharing the Buddha's teachings with all curious people.
Thank you,
Brian Chapel, registrar