When
Saturday, September 17th, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- and -
Sunday, September 18th, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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 (cash preferred) and a separate basket for organizational costs incurred by Victoria IMS. The suggested donation for operational costs for this two-day event is $40. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Archeology of the Heart
Meditation Retreat with
Steve Armstrong
In this 2-day non-residential retreat, Steve Armstrong will offer teachings and instructions that cultivate stable awareness of all experience. With awareness we can explore all of life, burrowing beneath appearances and entanglements in experience, to the creative process of being.
The format will include scheduled sittings with instructions, group check-ins, with many opportunities for Q's and A's. Instructions will develop from single object continuity to awareness of multiple objects and on to awareness of the nature of mind. Suitable for both beginning and more experienced students. Please read the full description for what to expect on this retreat.
Steve Armstrong began his dhamma practice in 1975 with senior teachers Joseph Goldstein, Jack Kornfield and Sharon Salzberg. After 10 years he ordained in Burma as a Buddhist monk practicing with Sayadaw U Pandita. Returning to the US in 1990 he has taught the dhamma and led meditation retreats throughout the West. Since 2004 he has been practicing 'mindfulness of the mind' with Sayadaw U Tejaniya and now integrates these two awareness and insight traditions in his teaching.
Thank you,
Sheila Whincup (registrar)