A workshop on "right relationships"
Buddhist practice invites the student to see one’s entire life and world as a field of dharma study by bringing one into intimate contact, intimate relationship. In every moment that we are self-aware we are in contact – relationship – with something: a person, object, thought, memory, emotion, situation, etc. The habit-bound mind reacts and floods that perception with self-based thoughts, desires, expectations and so on. Our disappointment, pain and confusion, joy and delight that arise in such moments then become the objects of our attachments.
Being essentially social creatures, why do we struggle so within our many different relationships? How does our Buddhist practice of silent meditation and deep inner examination help us be with others, both easy and difficult? In this retreat we will explore Right Relationships, that is, those based in and in harmony with the Dharma and our aspiration to live an enlightened, compassionate life. We’ll study and discuss some of the primary mental-emotional states that bind us, and other states and aspects of mind that we can cultivate in practice to transform our suffering into ease and joy.
Cost: $100, including a vegetarian lunch with gluten free and vegan options.
Health precaution: If you have cold or flu symptoms, please do not attend. A full refund of the retreat fee (but not transport costs) is offered to anyone who needs to cancel for health reasons.
Buddhist practice invites the student to see one’s entire life and world as a field of dharma study by bringing one into intimate contact, intimate relationship. In every moment that we are self-aware we are in contact – relationship – with something: a person, object, thought, memory, emotion, situation, etc. The habit-bound mind reacts and floods that perception with self-based thoughts, desires, expectations and so on. Our disappointment, pain and confusion, joy and delight that arise in such moments then become the objects of our attachments.
Being essentially social creatures, why do we struggle so within our many different relationships? How does our Buddhist practice of silent meditation and deep inner examination help us be with others, both easy and difficult? In this retreat we will explore Right Relationships, that is, those based in and in harmony with the Dharma and our aspiration to live an enlightened, compassionate life. We’ll study and discuss some of the primary mental-emotional states that bind us, and other states and aspects of mind that we can cultivate in practice to transform our suffering into ease and joy.
Cost: $100, including a vegetarian lunch with gluten free and vegan options.
Health precaution: If you have cold or flu symptoms, please do not attend. A full refund of the retreat fee (but not transport costs) is offered to anyone who needs to cancel for health reasons.
Enquiries: Gwitha Kaido Nash, 021-121-8133, [email protected]
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Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi is the Head of the Mountains and Rivers Order, abbot and resident teacher of Zen Mountain Monastery. Shugen has been in full-time residential Zen training since 1986; he received dharma transmission from Daido Roshi in 1997. He has visited New Zealand to lead Zen Buddhist retreats and workshops for many years, and currently offers a programme in Nelson each July.
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If you have questions about this retreat please contact us:
Gwitha Kaido Nash
021-121-8133
[email protected]
Gwitha Kaido Nash
021-121-8133
[email protected]