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Weekend Retreat Contents
Vipassana is the practice of insight meditation that looks to the basis of our life itself as the very roots of our suffering. The focus of such practice is the systematic removal of the causes of suffering as a route to the experience of full awakening.
This is a 3day intensive online retreat, guiding you through the foundations practice of vipassana. Teachings will be shared all day Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
We realise that not everyone can take time away from daily life, so the video sessions will be left available for a period of time, allowing you the opportunity to practice with them at your own pace.
The retreat will look at the following themes -
How conditioned patterns of mind, including craving, aversion and attachment to self, produce suffering.
Concentration ( Samatha) develops concentration, while vipassana cultivates equanimity and works towards releasing those patterns
Looking at why resting in awareness, or attaining samadhi (concentration) alone is insufficient for lasting freedom from suffering.
Equanimity is being fully present with the experience without being disturbed by it, rather than becoming numb or merely accepting circumstances
Virtuous conduct is the basis of all successful spiritual practice
Retreat Info
This live online weekend is open to all, for any experience level.
The weekend will be broadcast on private YouTube links for the group.
Those participants not following from Europe are suggested to follow in their local time, to avoid sleep disruption.
The video material will be made available for one month to allow for catch-up time, or if you wish to re-watch some of the teachings.
Engaging with the live weekend retreat
-These teachings are a personal exchange between you and the teacher, Burgs. We ask that you follow the instructions carefully as best as you can.
-All of the material will be streamed live online during the weekend.
-The live video recordings will be made available for a period of time after the completion of the weekend, allowing you to catch up if you are in a different time zone or to review the material as needed.
-Burgs will be answering questions typed into the YouTube Live Chat during the retreat sessions, or they can be emailed to us.
FAQ’s
Offering donation for the teachings
This live weekend retreat is being offered on donation. There is a admin registration fee of £50. Teachings are offered on donation at your discretion. The suggested donation is £100 pounds after the weekend finishes. If you are unable to offer the suggested donation then of course, please give according to your means. It is entirely up to you.
How do I access the lesson from the weekend retreat teachings?
The lessons will be shared with the group via email. These will be private youtube video links. Please note, that we will use the email that you registered with. If you wish to use a different email address from that which you used to register, then please contact us.
Can I join the weekend retreat if I live in another time zone / country?
All our welcome to join the retreat. We have many students from all over the world joining us. Those that live in different time zones may choose to join the retreat ‘live’ as it is broadcast or follow the retreat during their own daytime hours. The video media will be available for a few days so that they can catch up if necessary.
Can I re-watch the video teachings after the retreat?
The videos will be available for one month after the final session. So you can use this time to review the material. After this time they will be removed.
I have registered and do not know how to join the retreat?
Please email us if you need help.
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