The energy of mindfulness teaches us to observe change: It calms us when we attend to the breath, a footstep, or the sound of a chirping bird. It shows us wisdom when we see that everything is changing in the present moment and let go of painful fixations. At a fundamental level, energy is change, and change is energy. In this retreat we will use traditional mindfulness tools to explore all of life as energy, as change. This shift in perspective frees us from grasping at ideas and emotions that themselves are changing energies, and moves us into a wider inner energy of compassion, space, and ease. We can learn to give ourselves and others a break, abide in the energy of peace more often, and live in a way that is grounded, responsive, and fresh.
This retreat will consist of guided and silent meditation periods, reflection, and discussion. Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned meditator you are most welcome to attend.
Matthew Daniell is the guiding teacher of NSIMC. He has been practicing Buddhist meditation since the 1980s, including over a decade in Asia, where he practiced Zen intensively in Japan, Tibetan Buddhism in India, and Insight meditation in Burma, India, and Thailand. Read more at Matthew’s teacher page.
The fee for this program is $45 for members and $50 for nonmembers (become a member here). To register and pay online, click below; if paying by cash or check, send an email to northshoreimc@gmail.com.