Wednesday 28th March 2012
Led by: Caroline Jones
Retreat Code: 12140
Sunday 24th June 2012
Led by: Jenny Wilks
Retreat Code: 12152
Course Fee: £26 per day, including lunch.
An opportunity to spend a day in silence with sustained meditation practice, (including walking and sitting meditation), meditation guidance and a Dharma talk by a Gaia House teacher. Newcomers and experienced practitioners are welcome.
A delicious vegetarian lunch will be provided. (Vegan, Non-Dairy, Non-Wheat and Simple Diet options are available on request.) Meditation mats, blankets, cushions and benches are available, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. Please register by 9.45am. The day begins with silent sitting in the Meditation Hall at 10am and concludes around 5.30pm.
To Book a Place:
Wednesday 28th March 2012 – Retreat Code: 12140
Led by: Caroline Jones
Phone reception on: 01626 333 613 or book on-line here: March Meditation Day
Sunday 24th June 2012 – Retreat Code: 12152
Led by: Jenny Wilks
Phone reception on: 01626 333 613 or book on-line here: June Meditation Day
About Meditation Days at Gaia House:
A series of One Day Meditation Retreats are offered throughout the year. The themes are often the same as our Group Retreats (but with no overnight stay).
Newcomers are most welcome and full instruction is given. Meditation Days are good introductions for beginners – or equally can help to sustain and deepen a continuing personal meditation practice.
Meditation Days are an opportunity to spend a day in silence with sustained meditation practice, guidance from an experienced Gaia House retreat teacher and a Dharma talk (teachings from the Buddha). Participation in retreats does not require you to identify yourself as a Buddhist, or to subscribe to the principles of Buddhism – all you need is an interest in inner exploration and development.
Retreats offer time to explore serenity, wisdom and compassion through meditation and mindfulness in a supportive environment. The main emphasis is upon developing attention, sensitivity and awareness through sitting and walking meditation.
Regular, alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation ensure that you get plenty of time to stretch your legs and enjoy the beautiful grounds. Sitting meditation may be done on cushions or a meditation stool or bench, or you may wish to sit in a chair: you can use the posture you find most comfortable. More about Meditation.
During the day, you are asked to follow the Gaia House guidelines for conduct and refrain from engaging in all forms of verbal and written communication with other retreatants and the outside world. You are still able to speak with the retreat teacher(s) when appropriate, to ask questions and discuss your meditation experience, and with the staff if there are any essential practical matters you need to attend to.
More about Silence.
Details of upcoming Meditation Day Retreats will be listed in the Group Retreat Programme.
Please phone 01626 333 613 to book a place, or book online.
How to get to Gaia House: By car or from Newton Abbot
