A 9-day Silent Meditation Retreat  with Sharda Rogell and Di Robertson

Through direct contact with our sensory experience, the world comes into being. Are we present for this opportunity as our experience displays itself in each moment in a wondrous and mysterious way? When we are present with a heartful and embodied awareness, it is possible to become intimate with our experience in a whole new way. Yet, it seems we need to cultivate and strengthen our capacity for presence in order to open to the boundless gifts that are waiting for us. In this retreat, we will engage and explore the experience of waking up into the wonderment of this present moment and what it offers to us when we do.

Silent retreat creates the opportunity to disentangle from and loosen the shackles of the tenacious limited belief of who we take ourselves to be -- without denying, suppressing or bypassing our personal and emotional experience. When we relax into the ever present existence of lovingkindness, it melts the boundaries of our solidified view of ourselves and others. It is love that frees us from the polarization and division we feel and opens our heart to what is truly possible for us as human beings together. This allows us to respond to the world at this potent time with wisdom and compassion rather than anger, fear and resistance.

We will deepen into mindful awareness and awaken our hearts together within the beauty of the nature of Te Moata, alternating between sitting and walking meditation, guided meditations, movement practices, dharma talks, small groups, one to one meetings and discussions in the hall.  There will also be an open period in the afternoon that will allow you to find your own rhythm in the practice.

This retreat is suitable for new and experienced students alike.

THIS RETREAT IS FULL WITH A WAIT LIST.

For further information or to be put on the waitlist, go to https://temoata.org, or email Paul at retreat@temoata.org