Daylong Retreat
Embracing Lovingkindness: Cultivating Connection Through the Brahmaviharas
With Guiding Teacher, Gregory Maloof
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Join us for a day of deep practice as we prepare to leave winter and make way for spring. The focus of the retreat will be on the Brahmaviharas, (The Four Divine Abodes or the Sublime Abidings).
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1. Metta (loving kindness)
2. Karuna (compassion)
3. Mudita (empathetic joy or appreciative joy)
4. Upekkha (equanimity)
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We'll spending the day in sitting and walking meditation, with guided practice and several Dhamma talks.
DATE: Saturday, March 7th
TIME: 9 AM - 5 PM
PLACE: Portland Dhamma Center (1404 SE 25th Ave. Portland, OR 97202) and Online via Zoom
(link sent upon registering)
SUGGESTED DONATION: $70 (No one is turned away for lack of funds. You will have the opportunity to customize your dana at time of check out. Please offer what you are called to give.)
Class
From Hinderances to Happiness: A Comprehensive Vipassana Course
Six Tuesdays, Beginning Mar. 17th
with Gregory Maloof
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The class will include Dhamma talks, discussion groups, reflections, and a meditation technique practicum (with lots of opportunity to customize tools in your vipassana meditation toolbox.) Students will come away with a strong foundation and understanding of vipassana which will prepare the way for more advanced practices in jhana. There will be a jhana class taught by Gregory later this year.
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Book for Class
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana Henepola