2011 Spring Retreat with Will Kabat-Zinn
Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 4:00 PM - Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 12:00 PM (CT)
Frankfort, IL
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Spring Retreat: April 28th to May 1st.
2011 Spring Retreat
With Will Kabat-Zinn
Sponsored by Insight Chicago
2011 Spring Retreat
With Will Kabat-Zinn
Sponsored by Insight Chicago
Dates: 4:00 pm Thursday, April 28th, 2011 until 12:00 noon Sunday, May 1st, 2011
Location:
Portiuncula Center for Prayer
9263 W. St. Francis Road
Frankfort, IL 60423
Nestled in 50-acres of lovely woods, the Portiuncula provides a peaceful environment for meditation. There are open, grassy knolls, wooded hiking trails and a small creek, as well as a labyrinth.
Retreat Description: Insight Chicago’s Spring Retreat will be held in Noble Silence. Retreatants will practice mindfulness meditation, which involves moment-to-moment observation of the body/mind process through calm and focused awareness. We shall use the Buddha’s principle instruction on meditation, the teaching on the four foundations of mindfulness, as our guide. This retreat is suitable for beginners and seasoned meditators alike.
The teacher will provide instruction, discussion, and evening dharma talks throughout the retreat.
Portiuncula Center for Prayer
9263 W. St. Francis Road
Frankfort, IL 60423
Nestled in 50-acres of lovely woods, the Portiuncula provides a peaceful environment for meditation. There are open, grassy knolls, wooded hiking trails and a small creek, as well as a labyrinth.
Retreat Description: Insight Chicago’s Spring Retreat will be held in Noble Silence. Retreatants will practice mindfulness meditation, which involves moment-to-moment observation of the body/mind process through calm and focused awareness. We shall use the Buddha’s principle instruction on meditation, the teaching on the four foundations of mindfulness, as our guide. This retreat is suitable for beginners and seasoned meditators alike.
The teacher will provide instruction, discussion, and evening dharma talks throughout the retreat.
Retreat Teacher:
Will Kabat-Zinn has practiced Vipassana meditation intensively in the U.S. and in Burma for over ten years. He currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and teaches regularly at SF Insight, Spirit Rock, and at meditation centers around the country. For eight years Will taught meditation and awareness practices to incarcerated youth in New York City and Oakland. In addition to sharing the Dharma, Will is an MFT Intern in private practice in San Francisco and Oakland. He completed four years of teacher training with Jack Kornfield.Cost: Costs include meals as well as a room at the Port. All meals will be vegan with additional vegetarian food provided. The cost per person for the retreat is as follows:
| Single room resident: | $301 | |
| Double room resident: |
$271 per person |
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| Non-resident: | $174 |
The teachings are offered freely but there will be an opportunity to make a donation (dana) to the teacher at the end of the retreat.
Registration: Space is limited so early registration is highly recommended. Confirmation will be made on a first come basis. If registration becomes full, there will be a waiting list for those who are still interested in attending. To register, select a Single, Double or Non-Residential ticket, click Order Now for credit cards or other payment type for check, and fill out the registration information.
Once your registration has been confirmed, you will receive more information on the Port and what to bring for the retreat.
Cancellation and Refund Policy: The registration deadline is April 21, 2011. Cancellations before April 1 will receive a full refund. Cancellations after April 1 until April 15 will receive a refund less $70. No refunds after April 15th.
Questions? Contact Joe Gaziano at 708-488-9484.
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Insight Chicago
Insight Chicago is a Vipassana Meditation community active in Chicago since 1997. Our practice is based on mindfulness meditation as taught within the tradition of Theravada Buddhism.
Insight Chicago welcomes both new and old practitioners to sit with us at weekly groups throughout Chicago, to monthly teachings, and to weekend and longer retreats. For help in getting started with Insight Meditation, we offer instruction and readings.
Insight Chicago welcomes both new and old practitioners to sit with us at weekly groups throughout Chicago, to monthly teachings, and to weekend and longer retreats. For help in getting started with Insight Meditation, we offer instruction and readings.
Visit insightchicago.org for more information.
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