
HARARE BUDDHIST CENTRE
KAGYU SAMYE LING ZIMBABWE

"Why Meditate" by Pema Chodron
Sitting meditation gives us a way to move closer to our thoughts and emotions and to get in touch with our bodies. It is a method of cultivating unconditional friendliness towards ourselves and for parting the curtain of indifference that distances us from the suffering of others. It is our vehicle for learning to be a truly loving person.
Gradually through regular meditation we begin to notice that there are gaps in our internal dialogue. In the midst of continually talking to ourselves, we experience a pause, as if awakening from a dream. We recognise our capacity to relax with the clarity, the space, the open-ended AWARENESS that already exists in our minds. We experience moments of being right here that feel simple, direct and uncluttered.
By simply staying here, we relax more and more into the open dimension of our being. It feels like stepping out of a fantasy and discovering the simple truth.
RECOMMENDED OFFERING:
Accommodation: USD$120 single accommodation; USD $90 shared
Camping: USD$60 per person camping. Own equipment
NB. There is a 15% discount for all paid up members of the Harare Buddhist Centre
If financial constraints are a restricting factor, please contact Dave.
Participants should be prepared to pay 50% deposit if requested.
BOOKINGS :
Please note that bookings for this retreat close on 22 April, 2022
Bookings can only be accepted on completion of the online booking form.
PROGRAM - It is recommended that participants attend all the sessions to obtain optimal benefit from this short retreat.
- Friday 29 April
Arrival before 4 pm
Soup : 6 pm
Introductory talk : 7-8 pm
- Saturday 30 April - Sunday 1 May
0630– 0730 Sitting Meditation
0730 –0830 Breakfast
0830 – 1000 Talk / Sitting and walking meditation
1000 – 1030 Tea
1030 – 1200 Sitting and walking meditation
1215 – 1430 Lunch/Rest
1430 – 1545 Meditation
1545 – 1800 ea/Walk/own time
1800 - 1900 Soup
1900 – 2015 Discussion/ meditation/Loving Kindness
- Monday 2 May
0630– 0730 Sitting Meditation
0730 –0830 Breakfast
0830 – 1000 Talk / Sitting and walking meditation.
1000-1030 Tea
1030 - 1200. Meditation and closing discussions
1215 Light lunch and departure