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
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
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.
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
Christina Feldman
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
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
Kristina Baré
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
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
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.
