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SUMMARY:The Dharma with a Twist: Silent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This retreat will explore the intersection between the Dharma (the ancient wisdom teachings of the Buddha) and mindfulness-based interventions (predominantly Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy or MBCT). \nSecular and Therapeutic Mindfulness have been referred to as a Trojan Horse\, or stealth Buddhism\, a characterization that brings a variety of reactions. This retreat will work with the Dharma\, and Inquiry\, a central component of mindfulness programs believed to assist in self exploration\, emotion and attention regulation and an increased ability to manage difficulty. MBCT also makes explicit the intent of various practices within this context. This will also be explored as it relates to the Dharma. Thus the retreat will combine long periods of silence and a variety of practices with periods of inquiry into the meditative experience of retreatants. Silence will be maintained outside the meditation hall. \nWho Should Attend\nAnyone interested in Buddhist Psychology and/or mindfulness-based interventions with an existing mindfulness practice. Ideal for practitioners of mindfulness meditation who would like to develop their skills of inquiry and knowledge of the Dharma.  All professionals who are teaching mindfulness-based interventions would benefit greatly from this retreat as would MBSR/MBCT program graduates. \nParticipants Will Learn \n\nto deepen their practice through periods of silence and inquiry\nabout the intersection between Buddhist Teachings and Mindfulness-Based interventions\nto increase their self-reflective capacity using the components of their experience\n\n\nDates\nWednesday\, November 22\, 2017 | 4:00 pm – Sunday\, November 26\, 2017 | 4:00 pm \nFacilitators\nPascal Auclair & Patricia Rockman MD CCFP FCFP \nLocation\nSt. John’s Convent and Guest House\n233 Cummer Avenue Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada M2M 2E8 \nCosts & Donation\nThe fee below covers the cost of room and board only.\nThe teachers will not receive any payments from the organization.\nThe facilitators\, following the teachings on the practice of generosity of the ancient Buddhist tradition\, will be offering their time and their facilitation skills to the retreatants. Participants are invited to consider this deeply and invited to consider making a donation on top of the fees in appreciation of the facilitator’s donated time and skills and to support them in their well-being and livelihood. \nThere are opportunities to donate in person at the retreat or online here. \nFee\nEarly Bird Registration (before October 11\, 2017): $675\nRegular Registration: $725\n\nPlease bring:\n•    yoga mat\n•    meditation cushion\n•    a shawl or blanket if needed\n•    comfortable clothing\n•    indoor\, soft-soled shoes\, sandals or slippers \nThe retreat location is a scent-free environment. Cell phones are prohibited in all but the main floor phone booth in the Guest House. Use of electronic devices and other distractions such as computers and books is strongly discouraged. \nCancellation and Refund Policy\nIf your retreat is cancelled\, you are entitled to a full refund. You will be contacted at least five business days’ prior to the retreat start date if a cancellation is made.  If you wish to withdraw from this course\, notice of withdrawal must be given by email to: info@mindfulnessstudies.com.  Please review the following refund & exchange policy: \nREFUNDS\nIf you give at least 30 business days’ notice prior to the retreat start date\, you will receive the full tuition less a $200 fee.\nIf you give 20 – 29 business days’ notice prior to the retreat start date\, you will receive a 50% refund.\nIf you give 10 – 19 business days’ notice prior to the retreat start date\, you will receive a 25% refund.\nIf you give less than 10 business days’ notice prior to the retreat start date\, no refund will be available.\nAfter the retreat has started no refund\, exchanges or transfers will be available. \nEXCHANGES\nIf you give at least 20 business days’ notice prior to the retreat start date\, you can apply the full tuition amount as a credit to a future course.\nIf you give 10-19 business days’ notice prior to the retreat start date\, you can apply 50% of the tuition amount as a credit to a future course.\nIf you give less than 10 business days’ notice prior to the retreat start date\, you can apply 25% of the tuition amount as a credit to a future course.\nAfter the retreat has started no refund\, exchanges or transfers will be available. \nMore…\nFacilitator(s):Patricia Rockman MD CCFP FCFP & Pascal Auclair Core Teacher at the Insight Meditation Society in Massachusetts
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