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Programs

Mini-Retreats
Sundays Sept 8, Oct 27, Nov 17, Dec 22, 2024

Online Mini-Retreats with Rachel Lewis

Online

Rachel is offering a series of online mini-retreats this Fall. Join us if you've got an established practice and want some structure around an extended practice period; if you're new to practice and want some introductory meditation instruction; or if you're thinking about going on a silent mindfulness meditation retreat and want to get a sense of what it would be like.

Rachel Lewis
Rachel Lewis
Short Retreat
Sat Sept 14, 2024

Day of Mindfulness with Rachel Lewis

2950 Laurel Street, Vancouver (St Mary Magdalene Anglican Church)

This day of practice will include periods of sitting and walking meditation, dharma discussions, and opportunities for one-on-one discussions with the teacher. If you're used to meditating with an app and are interested in meditating in person with other people, or if you're considering signing up for a meditation retreat, this is a good place to start! We also welcome people who have an established meditation practice: instructions will be geared to the interests of the people attending.

Short Retreat
Saturdays Sept 14, Oct 12, and Nov 9, 2024

Day of Mindfulness Meditation with Karen Lawrie

Mountain Rain Zen Community, 2016 Wall Street, Vancouver, BC

The day includes walking and sitting meditation with a dharma talk in the afternoon. For more information and registration e-mail Karen Lawrie at karenlawrie77@gmail.com.

Karen Lawrie
Karen Lawrie
Short Retreat
Fri Oct 11 - Sat Oct 12, 2024

Bonnie Duran

UBC Asian Centre, Vancouver BC

Registration opens: Jul 6 2024

This retreat is being offered as a HYBRID! In-person and online participation options are available.

Bonnie Duran
Bonnie Duran
Study Program

Seven Factors of Awakening Study Program

Online

With Rachel Lewis and Adrianne Ross

The seven factors of awakening are mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy, calm, concentration, and equanimity. They are beautiful qualities of the mind that are innate potentials in all of us. When developed, they lead to awakening; they are also characteristics of the awakened mind. Since they are beautiful qualities that grow with our attention and appreciation, we will explore, develop and bring them alive together over this 8-month course, practicing with each factor for one month.

Short Retreat
Fri Nov 22 - Sun Nov 24, 2024

Howie Cohn

UBC Asian Centre, Vancouver BC

Registration opens: Aug 2 2024

Howie Cohn
Howie Cohn
Long Retreat
Sun Dec 29, 2024 - Fri Jan 3, 2025

Adrianne Ross and Rachel Lewis

Bethlehem Retreat Centre, Nanaimo BC

Registration opens: Aug 29, 2024

Financial assistance deadline: Aug 15, 2024

Adrianne Ross
Adrianne Ross
Rachel Lewis
Rachel Lewis
Short Retreat
Sat Jan 4 - Sun Jan 5, 2025

Steve Armstrong, Kamala Masters, and Vance Pryor

Online

Registration opens: Oct 4 2024

Steve Armstrong
Steve Armstrong
Kamala Masters
Kamala Masters
Vance Pryor
Vance Pryor
Long Retreat
Sun Mar 2 - Sat Mar 8, 2025

Online City Retreat with Rachel Lewis and Christina Feldman

Online

Registration opens: Dec 2 2024

Financial assistance deadline: Nov 18 2024

This City Retreat has different participation expectations than a residential or online retreat. We invite you to simplify your schedule during the week so that you can participate in all of our live sessions. These sessions are scheduled so that people with day jobs can work as normal during the week, even while setting the intention to bring more mindfulness into their daily life.

Rachel Lewis
Rachel Lewis
Christina Feldman
Christina Feldman
Short Retreat
Fri Mar 28 - Sun Mar 30, 2025

Pascal Auclair

UBC Asian Centre, Vancouver BC

Registration opens: Dec 28 2024

Messy Minds, Winding Path, Joyful Hearts

Pascal Auclair
Pascal Auclair
Long Retreat
Sat Apr 26 - Sat May 3, 2025

James Lowe and Jeanne Corrigal

Sea to Sky Retreat Centre, Whistler, BC

Registration opens: Jan 2 2025

Financial assistance deadline: Dec 19 2024

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James Lowe
James Lowe
Jeanne Corrigal
Jeanne Corrigal
Long Retreat
Sun May 18 - Sun June 1, 2025

Tempel Smith, Kristina Baré, and Tara Mulay

Bethlehem Retreat Centre, Nanaimo BC

Registration opens: Jan 17 2025

Financial assistance deadline: Jan 3 2025

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Tempel Smith
Tempel Smith
Kristina Baré
Kristina Baré
Tara Mulay
Tara Mulay
Short Retreat
Fri Jun 6 - Sun Jun 8, 2025

Anushka Fernandopulle

UBC Asian Centre, Vancouver BC

Registration opens: Mar 6 2025

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Anushka Fernandopulle
Anushka Fernandopulle
Long Retreat
Thurs Jun 12 - Mon Jun 16, 2025

LGBTQIA2S+ Retreat with Anushka Fernandopulle and Shelly Graf

Bethlehem Retreat Centre, Nanaimo BC

Registration opens: Feb 12 2025

Financial assistance deadline: Jan 29 2025

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Anushka Fernandopulle
Anushka Fernandopulle
Shelly Graf
Shelly Graf
Sitting Group

Victoria Insight Meditation Society - Sunday

In-Person, 7:00-8:30pm
Location: Helga Beer Yoga Studio 202-1600 Bay Street, Victoria

Meeting Frequency: Weekly on Sundays

VIMS Sunday night sits are an opportunity to practice meditation and listen to dharma talks with our community sangha. The sits are led by dharma teachers and dedicated peer leaders. Everyone is welcome.

Sitting Group

Quadra Island - Sunday

In-Person

Meeting Frequency: Weekly on Sundays

Email Don McEachern for details

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