Retreats

During this day we will explore what authentic kindness is and how we can give support to it strengthening in our lives.

Please bring your lunch, meditation cushion and journal.

Myoshin Kelley is a Canadian who has been practicing meditation since 1975.
She is one of the guiding teachers at the Forest Refuge at the Insight Meditation Center, in Barre, Mass.

Bhikkhu Talgaswewe Seelananda is the Abbot Monk in Residence at the Samatha Vipassana Meditation Centre in Edmonton. Bhikkhu Seelananda was ordained at the age of 11 and after completing his monastic training, received higher ordination in 1984 as a Theravada monk in Sri Lanka. He has successfully completed his university undergraduate - B.A. (Major - Buddhist Philosophy) and post graduate degrees - M.A. and M.Phil., in Buddhist Studies. He has also undertaken further training in Mass Communication, Conflict Resolution, Human Development, as well as courses in Japanese Language and Bible Studies.

Bhikkhu Seelananda is fluent in English, Pali and Sanskrit, which together with his excellent monastic roots is recognized as a dedicated monk skilled in the teaching of Buddhism and meditation to a wide variety of audiences ranging from novices to experienced practitioners. In his glowing recommendation letter, Venerable Kurunegoda Piyatissa Nayake Maha Thero of the New York Buddhist Foundation states, "He is talented and has the skill to make friends quickly because of his friendly attitude and loving kindness. He bears a very calm and peaceful pure character."

All residential retreats are sponsored by Four Dharma Retreats

What is Dana?

Some retreats will be offered on a 'Dana' basis. Buddhist teachings are traditionally offered as 'Dana', which is a Buddhist term referring to the spirit of generosity. The cost of these retreats does not include any fee for the teachers. There will be an opportunity at the end of the retreat for participants to give to the teachers from the heart whatever feels appropriate.