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Presented by Viveka (Christian Mercier)
May 30-June 5, 2023
Tuesday 6pm (arrival between 4pm and 6pm) to Monday noon
500$ (cost covers food and shelter/ donations for teachings welcomed at the end of the retreat). 100$ (to reserve / full amount one week before the retreat).

 Register before May 22

 

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PRESENTED IN ENGLISH
Synopsis
 
Come and experience the power of sustained mindfulness meditation practice with an experienced teacher, in a beautiful natural environment.
 
Open to all people who would like to discover or deepen a mindfulness meditation practice and integrate it in their daily life.
 
A mindfulness retreat is a rare opportunity to pause, disconnect from distractions, listen deeply, and to reconnect with oneself, others and nature.

 

Daily activities include:

  • guided meditation(s)
  • practice instructions
  • wisdom teachings
  • free time to appreciate nature

 

Also included during the retreat:

  • the possibility of meeting with the teacher (once or twice)
  • suggestions on integrating and continuing a daily practice

 

The detailed schedule will be available upon arrival. Roughly, you can expect about 4 sessions averaging 1 hour each (on full days). The rest of the day will be for your individual practice, to take care of yourself, and appreciate nature.


 

Biography :

 

Viveka is a Buddhist monk who teaches mindfulness practices and compassionate living. He began exploring meditation in the early 90’s, attended his first retreat in 2002, and ordained with Sayadaw U Tejaniya in 2013. Over a 20-year period, he was fortunate to train with various well-respected lay teachers and Buddhist masters around the world. Five years ago he began offering meditation retreats, weekly sessions, and facilitating Insight Dialogue events internationally. Currently, he lives in Eastern Canada.

 

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