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In today’s fast-paced world, where demands seem endless and stress can accumulate unnoticed, finding moments of true peace and stillness can feel like a distant dream. This silent retreat offers you the perfect opportunity to get away from the pressures of daily life and immerse yourself in an environment designed to help you unwind and recharge.Whether you’re new to meditation or have been practicing for years, this retreat is crafted to meet you where you are, offering you a peaceful sanctuary where you can deeply relax and quiet the mind. You’ll learn how to cultivate mental stillness through specially designed talks and guided meditations. Guaranteed to leave you feeling refreshed, centered, and equipped to bring peace and contentment back into your everyday life.
What is Retreat?
"On retreat we stop all forms of business and extraneous activities so as to emphasize a particular spiritual practice. There are three kinds of retreat: physical, verbal and mental. We engage in physical retreat when, with a spiritual motivation, we isolate ourself from other people, activities and noise, and disengage from extraneous and meaningless actions. We engage in verbal retreat when, with a spiritual motivation, we refrain from meaningless talk and periodically keep silence. We engage in mental retreat by preventing distractions and strong delusions such as attachment, anger, jealousy and strong self-grasping from arising, and by maintaining mindfulness and conscientiousness...
From the book 'Heart Jewel' by Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Schedule
10 – 11 am • Session 1 with guided meditation
11 – 11:15 am • Break with light snacks. Silence will be observed
11:15 am –12:15 pm • Session 2 with guided meditation
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
11 Music Mountain Blvd, Lambertville, NJ 08530-3434, United States
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