Welcome!
We’re thrilled to offer this meditation retreat for anyone who finds themselves in any kind of caregiving role during these turbulent national and global times. The retreat will be taught by DaRa Williams, Yong Oh, and Dawn Scott, and begins on Thursday, November 5, at 4 pm EST. Lissa Edmond will offer mindful movement.
If you’re feeling weary, disconnected, overworked, or overwhelmed, this spacious retreat will help you uplift the heart and settle the mind with the Brahma Viharas (lovingkindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity), within a supportive retreat community.
This page includes the retreat schedule and Zoom information. Links to retreat resources provided by the teachers are shared in the Retreat Resources section that follows the retreat schedule.
If you haven’t done so already, please register for this retreat here. If you have questions, please email us at imsonline@dharma.org.
Retreat Dana (generosity)
Most IMS teachers—like insight teachers around the world—rely on the generosity of students for their livelihood, and receive no compensation from course fees. All IMS online teachers receive a modest dana advance from IMS to guarantee a minimum level of financial support. (Click here to learn more about the dana practice.)
Make a Donation
Donation link to come.
Schedule
Note: All times are Eastern Standard Time and can be adjusted for your own time zone and individual circumstances. To join these sessions, click the corresponding links, below. All sessions (except group practice meetings) will be recorded and posted for viewing later if you miss one.
Thursday, November 5—Opening Day
4:00 – 6:00 pm—Retreat Opening
Friday, November 6
10:00 – 10:45 am—Guided meditation with instructions (Dawn)
Link to session recording (Passcode: Yi.^Z3er)
1:00 – 2:15 pm—Dharmette / guided meditation (Yong)
Link to session recording (Passcode: rn0rk?**)
4:00 – 5:30 pm—Group practice meetings
4:30 – 5:15 pm—Optional mindful movement (for those not in groups)
7:00 – 8:15 pm—Dharmette / guided meditation (Dawn; intro ‘movement’ with Lissa)
Link to session recording (Passcode: 9SP!4fW@)
Saturday, November 7
10:00 – 10:45 am—Guided meditation with instructions (Yong)
Link to session recording (Passcode: eS^v&38A)
1:00 – 2:30 pm—Sit / Dharma talk / Q&R – Compassion (Sharon Salzberg)
Link to session recording (Passcode: ZU3r*M5*)
4:00 – 5:30 pm—Group practice meetings
4:30 – 5:15 pm—Optional mindful movement (for those not in groups)
7:00 – 8:15 pm—Dharmette / guided meditation (Dawn; intro ‘movement’ with Lissa)
Link to session recording (Passcode: $T8L=mSy)
Sunday, November 8—Closing Day
10:00 – 10:45 am—Instructions and guided meditation (Yong)
Link to session recording (Passcode: 6j2#4NC+)
12:00 – 1:30 pm—Closing Session
Retreat Resources
Gentle Seated Mindful Movement (Lissa Edmond)
Dhammadinna (poem)
Post-Retreat Resources and Recommended Reading
Caregivers Contact Form
Stay connected. Please enter your contact information by Friday, November 13.
Boundless Heart: The Buddha’s Path of Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity by Christina Feldman
Zoom FAQ
Does it cost anything to use Zoom for this retreat?
No. Simply click the meeting links in the schedule above to participate. If you haven’t downloaded the Zoom app, no worries—you will be prompted to download and install Zoom when you click a link listed above. (A basic Zoom license is free.)
Will I be seen and heard by other participants during this online retreat?
All participants have the option of being seen and heard. If you’re sensitive about being seen, you can simply turn off your video when the session begins. We recommend that your name be visible so your fellow retreatants know you are present. Please plan to have your mic muted, unless you are invited to speak or the teachers offer other instructions.
Will Zoom work internationally?
You can start or join a meeting from any international location using:
PC, Mac, & Linux
Android & iOS
H.323/SIP devices
Telephone dial-in
Are there any countries or regions where Zoom doesn’t work?
Yes. Users in certain countries or regions are unable to access Zoom series for regulatory reasons, such as Belarus, Burundi, Central African Republic, Cuba, the Congo, Iran, Iraq, etc. For more information, refer to the US government’s list of sanctioned countries.
