Forgiveness and Compassion Silent Retreat

This silent meditation retreat will follow Vipassana guidelines. It has been designed to create an opportunity for self-awareness to emerge in a supportive, nurturing setting. Daily dharmettes (short dharma talks) will focus on cultivating compassion and opening to forgiveness. There will be periods of silent sitting meditation, community chores, various meditation practices, and short dharma talks. All meals will be provided from dinner on Friday until lunch on Sunday. The meal fee for this event is $60 and needs to be paid through this website when registering. At the conclusion of the retreat the participants will be given the opportunity to offer dana (a gift of generosity) to the facilitators. Participants will need to make arrangements for lodging.

The event starts with registration and dinner at 6pm on Friday, July 13. Ends Sunday after lunch, followed by a soak at Lava Hot Springs (optional).