In honor of the Buddhist Holiday, Chokhor Duchen, please join us for a one-day retreat of quiet sitting meditation. Through instruction and the practices of recitation, contemplation, sitting and walking meditation, and discussion, participants will learn to connect more effectively with their shamata practice and to practice more deeply.
Location: The Guild Room, First Community Church, 1320 Cambridge Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212. Please park in the lot behind the main building and enter through the handicap entrance located between the main building and the red brick Annex Building.
Audience: Beginners and experienced practitioners are welcome to attend this retreat.
Registration Fees: Free for members; $10 donation for non-members. Registration is required for all participants. Registration is required for all participants. Please click here to register for this event.
Contact for attendee questions: info@columbusktc.org
Preparations to Attend: Participants should plan to bring a brown bag lunch.
Workshop Schedule:
- 9:00 a.m. – 10 a.m.: Welcome and Dharma Talk, Part One
- 10 a.m. – Noon: Morning Practice Session and Q&A
- Noon – 1 p.m.: Sack Lunch
- 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Dharma Talk, Part Two and Q&A
- 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Afternoon Practice Session
- 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Group Discussion and Dedication of Merit
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