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Pema Chödrön, one of the preeminent Tibetan Buddhist teachers of our time, and Richard Reoch, president of Shambhala, offer this rare retreat based on Pema Chödrön’s new book, Practicing Peace in Times of War. It is the first time these two foremost Buddhist teachers have ever taught together.
Throughout this three-day weekend we explore the importance of meditation in finding peace and nonaggression in one’s heart, as well as its relevance in the world. The format includes meditation practice, talks, question-and-answer sessions, and small-group discussions. In addition, we participate in the Buddhist contemplative practice of silence from Saturday morning through Sunday lunch. The retreat is suited for those new to meditation, as well as those who have been practicing for years.
Special schedule. Limited enrollment; register early. Bring your own meditation cushion or bench if you have one; cushions and chairs are provided if you don’t. Recommended reading: Practicing Peace in Times of War.
Pema Chödrön is an American Buddhist nun in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition and resident teacher at Gampo Abbey, a monastic center in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Currently a student of Dzigar Kontrul Rinpoche, Pema Chödrön is the author of several other books, including The Wisdom of No Escape, Start Where You Are, and When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times. www.pemachodron.org
Richard Reoch is a former public information officer of Amnesty International. He is the editor of Human Rights: The New Consensus, and he compiled the official manual on combating torture for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. He is also a trustee of the Rainforest Foundation and chairperson of the International Working Group on Sri Lanka, aiming to end the Buddhist world’s longest-running war.
www.shambhala.org
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