Led by Rev. Allen Wells, Lisa Hatala, Amy Cartwright, Bob Calafiore
An opportunity for beginners to learn insight meditation in a supportive setting and for experienced meditators to deepen their practice. We will explore five forms of meditation: concentration (shamatha), spacious awareness (vipassana), open awareness (shikantaa), and loving-kindness (metta), with a special focus upon Meditative Movement. There will be a dharma talk on “Change” and an opportunity for Q and A.
The entire retreat will be held in Noble Silence, including lunch. Kindly leave your cell phone at the door. Please bring your own lunch. Tea will be provided. Please also bring a sturdy cushion if you would like to sit on a zafu (we have some extras). Sitting in a chair is also just fine.
Allen teaches at MUUF’s Buddhist Meditation Group and at the Buddhist Sangha of The Unitarian Society of East Brunswick. Lisa Hatala, Amy Cartwright, and Bob Calafiore are members of the MUUF Buddhist Sangha.
Allen has been practicing insight meditation for 35 years. He is a graduate of the Integrated Study/Practice Program of the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies and a UU minister. He has also followed in pilgrimage the footsteps of The Buddha throughout northern India.
There is no fee for this retreat but there will be an opportunity for dana (generous offering) at the closing.
Pre-registration is requested by May 31.
To register and for further information please email: [email protected] or call: 973-539-0301 x2; or email [email protected].
