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residential retreats

September 10 - 17: 7-Day Vipassana Retreat at Cloud Mountain
This retreat will include specific training in both vipassana/insight and metta/loving-kindness practice, daily dharma talks, periods for questions and answers, and opportunities for discussion with the teacher. It is suitable for both beginning and experienced meditation students. Taught by Heather Martin and Andrea Fella.

vancouver island

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vancouver islands

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dana

The practice of Dana was one of the first teachings of the Buddha.

Dana (pronounced "dah-na") is a Pali word meaning generosity. Dating back more than 2,500 years to the time of the Buddha, there has existed an interdependence between those who offer the teachings and those who receive them. The teachings are given freely, since they are considered priceless.

engaged dharma

Compassionate Action
Bringing the dharma into daily life is how we manifest the naturally compassionate and altruistic heart. When we are aware of the abundance in which we live, it’s easy to to do this and to take advantage of the many opportunites available beyond the home and workplace.
 

volunteering

Karunā Sangha Support

community events

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mbsr

Mindfulness–Based Stress Reduction
Mindfulness–Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) was pioneered by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. and assisted by Saki Santorelli, Ph.D. and colleagues in 1979, at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. In 1993, Bill Moyers featured Jon Kabat-Zinn's Stress Reduction Clinic in his series "Healing and the Mind".

rest of b.c.

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gulf islands

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lower mainland

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Burnaby
 
Wednesday Evening Sitting Group
When:  Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
Where:  North Burnaby, near Willingdon and Hastings.
A weekly meditation gathering which includes chanting and&

sitting groups

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retreat faqs

What Things Do I Need to Go on Retreat?
Not much!

scholarship information

Scholarships
We encourage individuals with financial challenges to apply for scholarship assistance. It is our sincere wish that financial constraints not be an impediment to individuals’ ability to hear and practice the dharma on retreat.
 
Financial assistance is available on all retreats.

retreat registration

Registration Process Information 
Print and fill out the simple registration form by clicking on one of these links:
 
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retreats

For information about specific retreats and classes, please refer to the links in the left-hand column. If you would like to find a specific event, or search for a specifc teacher, you can use the Search feature at the bottom of this page.
 
What is a Retreat?

Fall Classes 2010

Pre-registration is required for all classes. If you have registered, we will notify you if a program is cancelled.
 
 
An Introduction To Mindfulness Meditation
6 Sessions, September 14 to October 19, 2010
 

programs and activities

For information about specific retreats and classes, please refer to the links in the left-hand column. If you would like to find a specific event, or search for a specifc teacher, you can use the Search feature at the bottom of this page.

BCIMS hosts a year-round schedule of sitting groups, residential and non-residential retreats, daylong sits, workshops, and classes. Daylongs are suitable for beginning and experienced meditators (unless otherwise noted) and include basic meditation instructions.

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