In the “Bamboo Acrobat” teaching, the Buddha is posed a question by two people who are engaged in accomplishing a task together: Is it better to prioritize taking care of oneself, or taking care of the other person? His exploration of this theme points us directly to the essential question we all face in practice: How is one to live, with oneself and the complex of interactive relationships that make up our life? The Buddha advises us to bring mindfulness in relation to our own experience, and kindness, patience, non-violence and compassion in relation to others. Come explore how in doing so, we learn to take care of the fullness of our interdependent lives, and become more awake and alive in the utter simplicity of the present moment.
This retreat will consist of guided and silent meditation periods, reflection, and discussion. Complete beginners and a seasoned meditators alike are 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.
Fee:
Supported: $35
Base: $45
Benefactor: $55
Please pay at the highest level that is comfortable for you – paying at a higher level helps us support those who need to pay at a lower level. NSIMC members should feel free to pay at the lowest level; become a member here. If you would rather pay at the door, send an email to northshoreimc@gmail.com to register.