May 2024 Retreat with BCM
April 3rd, 2024
RE: Registering for retreat May 2nd-May 5th near Toronto!
Dear Wake Up Toronto Sangha,
Below is a copy of the the email announcements sent out from the local Sangha organizers about how to register for the upcoming retreat being led by monastics from Blue Cliff Monastery.
Please note: registration for this retreat is being done via email (details below) there is no online page for registration.
If you have further questions, please contact truepeacesangha@gmail.com
To register send an etransfer to: truepeacesangha@gmail.com and complete the short form at: https://forms.gle/YFGPBCxrWoAASrGU7
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Subject: Toronto BCM monastic retreat
Date: April 2, 2024 at 12:49:22 PM EDT
Retreat led by Blue Cliff Monastics
2 - 5 May 2024
Nourishing Our Mind of Love
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Dear friends,
May your practice of mindful living bring fruits of joy and harmony every day.
"From time to time to remind ourselves to relax and be peaceful, we may wish to set aside some time for a retreat, a day of mindfulness when we can walk slowly, smile and drink tea with friends. Enjoy being together as if we are the happiest people on Earth." -- Thich Nhat Hanh
It has been several years since our last retreat with Blue Cliff monastics because of the Covid pandemic.
We hope that with your participation and support we will co-create joy and healing for everyone at this difficult time in the world.
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When: from 4 pm 2 May to 4 pm 5 May.
Where: Golden Age Village, 11088 Pine Valley Drive, Vaughan, ON, L3L 0B9
Accommodation: Camping on the premises or commuting.
Meals: All meals will be vegan.
Fee: $200. Full refund for cancellation by April 25.
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To register send an etransfer to: truepeacesangha@gmail.com and complete the short form at: https://forms.gle/YFGPBCxrWoAASrGU7
Offer or find a ride or ride-share: http://www.groupcarpool.com/t/to873s
Nourishing Our Mind of Love
We sincerely hope that as many people as possible can benefit from this opportunity. To ensure this we have kept the cost as low as possible and chosen a location close to Toronto. Space is limited and specifically there is no dormitory.
Camping is available. Otherwise we suggest you consider commuting from your home or finding rental accommodation close to the site. The centre offers free parking however it is not accessible by public transportation.
We would encourage everyone to attend as many of the sessions as possible. Space is very limited and there will almost certainly be people who wish to attend who cannot because of space constraints. That said, you can register even if you cannot attend all the sessions. There will be no reduction in the registration fee.
All meals are included and will be vegetarian. It will not be possible to accommodate dietary restrictions. Please bring your own cushion and mat as well as any props (such as blankets and eye cushions) for deep relaxation.
Schedule for those commuting
This schedule may be subject to updates/changes
Thursday 2/5
5:30 pm: Registration
6:30 pm: Orientation, Sitting Meditation
9:00 pm: Noble Silence begins. Commuters depart.
Friday 3/5-Saturday 4/5
6:30 am: Exercise
7:30 am: Guided Meditation
8:30 am: Breakfast
9:30 am: Dharma talk
11:00 am: Walking
12:30 pm: Lunch
2:00 pm: Total Relaxation
3:00 pm: Dharma discussion
4:15 pm: Personal time
5:00 pm: Dinner
6:30 pm: Workshop
8:00 pm: Sitting meditation, Chanting
9:00 pm: Noble silence begins. Commuters depart.
Sunday 5/5
6:30 Exercise
7:30 am: Dharma talk
8:30 am: Breakfast
9:30 am: Walking
10:15 am: Q&A
12:15 pm: Lunch
2:00 pm: Clean up
3:00 pm: Be In
4:30 pm: Retreat ends