Retreat with Dhammadipa
Getting the Ball Rolling: Four Practices for Building Momentum on the Path
August 16, 7-9 PM (Friday evening)
August 17, 9AM-5PM retreat (Saturday)
August 18 (Dharma talk as part of the service)
Description
If you want to build up momentum in your practice, it's important to maintain consistency, particularly when it comes to meditation. Yet just staying with it day after day can be the hardest part. The early teachings of the Pali suttas offer guidance in the form of four practices that can be taken up by anyone who wants to get the ball rolling. This day of retreat together with Dharma friends, new and familiar, will consist of guided and silent sitting meditation, a Dharma talk by visiting teacher Dhammadipa, walking meditation, and optional sharing in a small group.
Teacher Bio
Dhammadīpā, the founder of Dassanaya Buddhist Community, has been practicing Buddhism since 1987. She is a Dharma Transmitted Teacher in the Suzuki Roshi lineage of Soto Zen and was previously ordained in the Theravada tradition for 5 years. In addition to English, Dhammadīpā teaches in Spanish, an expression of her Latin heritage. She is an author whose work has appeared in the Buddhist publications “Lion’s Roar” and the “Buddhadharma” magazine. Dhammadīpā is the mother of a lovely adult daughter, and enjoys sewing and watercolor painting.
Learn more about her and her teachings at: Dassanaya.org
Location
If you are attending by zoom you will be sent the link after registration.
Lunch
If attending in person, please bring a box lunch for yourself. We will provide refrigeration space. There will be enough time to prepare lunch, if you are attending via Zoom and not at the Sangha.
Cost and Dana
There is no cost to attend the retreat, but we ask attendees to practice generosity. If you would like to make a donation to Dhammadipa in advance (or at any time), you can do so at Dassanaya's website. You will also be invited to offer additional dana during the retreat.
Questions or Comments
Please contact: Gareth Young