The Flavors of Kindness: A Retreat on the Divine Abodes

Registration for this retreat is closed

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Registration is closed for this retreat.
May 15 - May 19, 2013 (Wednesday to Sunday)


Two of our three scholarship rates are no longer available

During this silent retreat, we will cultivate what the Buddha called "the beautiful states of heart and mind" - the Brahma Viharas or Divine Abodes. These are the qualities of love, compassion, joy and equanimity inherent in us all. Our natural, innate kindness will be strengthened and developed by guided sitting meditations, walking meditation practice, discussions and talks about the teachings. As our hearts open, we can discover a sense of creativity, balance, and interconnection with all of life.

If you are 18-26, IMS offers this retreat on a 'You Choose' fee basis. Please email registration@dharma.org to register at this rate.

This course is suitable for both new and experienced meditators.

A Message from IMS's Guiding Teachers

As IMS's project to build a new dormitory and to renovate the Catskills continues, there may be a modest amount of noise. At this point, however, work is primarily indoors. Sounds during construction hours (usually Monday - Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm) are minimal and largely contained.

In the Retreat Center meditation hall, the impact of any noise is further reduced by an air circulation and conditioning system that allows fresh air to move around without opening the windows.

The teachers at IMS decided to continue offering retreats throughout this building period, knowing that conditions for practice are rarely perfect. We trust that these particular conditions can be met with the equanimity and grace with which we meet a range of conditions in our lives.

All of us at IMS look forward to supporting you on retreat.

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