RETREAT SCHEDULE 2010
Buddha Alter in Thailand
Saturday, January 30th, 2010
MEDITATION, VIETNAM REFLECTIONS & POPCORN
Shirley is offering an evening of meditation followed by sharing her experiences at the Sakyadhita International conference in Vietnam at which she presented a talk on her first meditation teacher Anagarika Dhammadinna.
Place: Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Hall
1320-5th Ave. N.W.
Calgary, AB
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 P.M.
Please bring your meditation cushion and a beverage
Popcorn will be supplied
Cost: Dana (donations) will be given to support Sakyadhita Canada
For information email Marijke VanWijk: mvanwijk@telusplanet.net
or Phone: 403-283-0231
Sunday, January 31st, 2010
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION RETREAT
Calgary, B.C.
A one-day Mindfulness Meditation Retreat with Shirley (Jayanta) is being offered at Elbow Valley, Calgary, Alberta This retreat is for anyone interested in having a full day of meditation – in sitting, walking, lying down, standing, eating etc. We will explore how these meditations can help us live with greater peace and happiness in our daily life. Instruction will be given and there will be time for discussion. For new students it is an opportunity to learn the basics of insight meditation and for the experienced meditators it offers the chance to reconnect and deepen your practice.
For information and registration call Glenda Morrison at 403-287-0568
Email: glenda@yogamat.com
Cedar roots
Saturday February 6th, 2010
VIPASSANA (INSIGHT) MEDITATION RETREAT
Invermere, BC
A one-day Vipassana (Insight) Meditation Retreat with Jayanta (Shirley Johannesen) is being offered in Invermere. This retreat will be for anyone interested in experiencing meditation as taught in the Vipassana tradition of mindfulness. The emphasis for the day will be on the meditative development of mindfulness and its usefulness in daily life. Previous experience is not necessary, as instruction will be given and time will be spent “meditating”. Experienced meditators are encourage to attend as it offers the opportunity to deepen your practice and understanding of “mindfulness’.
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
For information and registration: Tamela Hart 250-342-5136
Email: tamela@xplornet.com
Sunday February 7th, 2010
YOGA WORKSHOP
Invermere, B.C.
A morning yoga workshop with Shirley (Jayanta) is being offered in Invermere. This workshop is for experienced yogi’s who are interested in applying the principles of tensegrity to their yoga practice. Tensegrity is described as a combination of tensional integrity interconnected with the tensile or elastic elements of the human body. The morning will include yoga postures to align the bones and strengthen the tensegrity body, and some general information about this unique approach to yoga.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
For information and registration call Tamela Hart (250) 342-5136
Email: tamela@xplornet.com
Saturday June 12th, 2010
VIPASSANA (INSIGHT) MEDITATION RETREAT
Winnipeg, MB
A one-day Vipassana (Insight) Meditation Retreat with Jayanta (Shirley Johannesen) is being offered in Winnipeg. This retreat will be for anyone interested in experiencing meditation as taught in the Vipassana tradition of mindfulness. The emphasis for the day will be on the meditative development of mindfulness and its usefulness in daily life. Previous experience is not necessary, as instruction will be given and time will be spent “meditating”. For the experienced meditator this one day retreat is an opportunity “to sit and be still” in the company of devoted meditators.
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
For information and registration: Matthew Onyschak (204-256-0360)
Email: monyschak@hotmail.com
Monastics in Thailand
September 22nd (Wed) – October 1st (Fri), 2010
10 Day VIPASSANA (INSIGHT) MEDITATION
Sanctum Spiritual Retreat Centre, Caroline, AB
This will be a silent residential meditation retreat in the mature, enchanting forest and woodlands of the Raven River Valley. The retreat will be held in the traditional vipassana style which includes sitting, walking, standing and lying meditation. Instructions, individual guidance, daily mindfulness yoga, vegetarian meals, quiet time and daily Dhamma talks will be offered. This retreat fills quickly so be sure to let Jayanta know if you are interested in attending.
Limited registration
For information & registration: Shirley (Jayanta) (403) 287-3028 or (250) 767-6784
Email: jayanta@stretchawareness.com
Anagarika 1980
October, 2010
HEART OF LIGHT - ANAGARIKA DHAMMADINNA
Vancouver, BC
Shirley will be giving a presentation on her first meditation teacher, and a Buddhist “pioneer” in Western Canada, the late Anagarika Dhammadinna. The evening will be similar to the talk given at the 11th Sakyadhita International conference in Vietnam “Eminent Buddhist Women”, and is being sponsored by Sakyadhita Canada.
Place: TBA
Further information: jayanta@stretchawareness.com
Or : sakyadhitacanada@gmail.com
STRETCH-AWARENESS
213-5300 Huston Road
Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X2
Phone|Fax: (250) 767-6784
E-Mail: Shirley