January 25-28, 2024 (Thursday 5:00 PM to Sunday 3:00 PM)
Register now to secure your spot.
Unhappiness often leads to a range of emotional challenges, with depression manifesting in various forms. For some, it may be an overwhelming sense of loneliness, sadness, or constant dread. Others experience it as a persistent state of numbness or hopelessness. It's important to understand that depression does not discriminate based on your socioeconomic status, occupation, relationships, or social affiliations. It can affect anyone, but it doesn't have to define you.
At our upcoming retreat, "Navigating Beyond Unhappiness," scheduled from January 25 to 28, 2024, we aim to empower you to strengthen your mental well-being, offering you tools to face life's challenges with resilience and mindfulness. While depression is a complex condition that may not always be resolved through mental exercises alone, we can provide you with the guidance and support to bolster your mental resilience and work towards a brighter future, one step at a time.
Key Elements of the Retreat:
1. Understanding Depression: Gain insight into what depression is and how it can affect you. We will explore the various manifestations of depression and offer knowledge to help you recognize its signs in your life or the lives of those around you.
2. Mental Techniques: Learn practical mental techniques and mindfulness practices that can empower you to navigate and manage the effects of unhappiness and depression. These techniques will help you develop emotional resilience and a sense of inner strength.
3. Personal Growth: This retreat is not just about addressing unhappiness and depression; it's a journey of personal growth. Discover your inner potential and cultivate the skills to overcome life's challenges with confidence and mindfulness.
4. Supportive Community: Connect with others who share similar experiences and challenges. Share your stories, provide and receive support, and build a network of understanding and empathy.
5. Holistic Well-being: In addition to mental techniques, we'll explore various aspects of well-being, including physical health, nutrition, and self-care practices that can complement your mental health journey.
Join us from January 25 to 28, 2024, at the "Navigating Beyond Unhappiness" retreat. It's an opportunity to discover your inner strength, understand and address unhappiness and depression, and embrace the path of personal growth and self-empowerment. We believe that with the right guidance and mindfulness practices, you can find the strength to overcome life's challenges and create a happier and more fulfilling life.
Teacher: Bhante Sathi
Retreat Format: In-person only
Fee: $420 include food and Lodging, ($370 for monthly contributors)
Dāna (Pali, Generosity): Please note that the retreat fee covers the Center’s expenses of hosting participants. It is customary to make additional donations for the teacher and meals.
Retreat Itinerary
Thursday Night Schedule
- 05:00 PM – 06:00 PM: Check-in (for those attending in person)
- 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM: Opening night - Welcome & Introduction
- 08:00 PM – 09:00 PM: Group discussion
Friday & Saturday Schedule
- 06:00 AM – 07:15 AM: Mindful movements
- 07:15 AM – 08:15 AM: Meal and independent practice
- 08:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Morning teachings
- 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM: Walking and sitting practice
- 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Mindful moments
- 12:00 PM – 02:00 PM: Lunch and independent practice
- 02:00 PM – 03:00 PM: Q&A
- 03:15 PM – 04:00 PM: Group sitting
- 04:30 PM – 05:30 PM: Mindful motion with Yoga or Qigong
- 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM: Snack or dinner
- 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM: Teaching & talk
Sunday Closing Day
- 06:00 AM – 07:15 AM: Mindful movements
- 07:15 AM – 08:15 AM: Meal and independent practice
- 08:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Morning teachings
- 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM: Walking and sitting practice
- 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Mindful moments
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM: Lunch and independent practice
- 01:00 PM – 03:00 PM: Closing practice
Note: deepening ourself with practice while investigation ourself. (Sammaditti Sutta, Bojjanga Sutta).
Logistics
If attending the retreat in person:
- Location: Google Maps has been known to take our guests to the main house rather than the center. When you arrive, you’ll pull into a gravel road on the highway, simply keep driving until you see a large yellow building on your left-hand side next to a large white cross. That is where the Center is.
- Accommodations: The registration fee is inclusive of a room and meals. Rooms are dorm-style with shared bathrooms.
- Clothing: Try to bring comfortable clothing as you will be spending a lot of time conducting various types of meditation and mindfulness practices.
- Toiletries: Try to avoid bringing heavily scented items and some individuals are sensitive to such products.
- Food: We provide food for you. If you need to bring your own food for whatever reason, we encourage you to put your name on the food and place it in the fridge located on the main floor. We can show you where that is when you check-in.
- Towels and sheets: Please keep in mind that we do not provide linens for your stay as we only have a few extra. We recommend bringing a set of twin sheets and some towels. If you forget these items, we can help you out by letting you borrow some of our extras.
If attending the retreat online, here are a few tips:
- Try to find a quiet room away from people and pets.
- Try to eat home-cooked food. This will be elaborated more later on.
- Try to wear comfortable clothes
- Try to arrive at the call about 5-10 minutes before meditation and discussion. If your computer decides it wants to update or gives you trouble just email the retreat coordinator.
- Try to get a good night’s rest.
- Be mindful and relax!
Logistics
If attending the retreat in person:
- Location: Google Maps has been known to take our guests to the main house rather than the center. When you arrive, you’ll pull into a gravel road on the highway, simply keep driving until you see a large yellow building on your left-hand side next to a large white cross. That is where the Center is.
- Accommodations: The registration fee is inclusive of a room and meals. Rooms are dorm-style with shared bathrooms.
- Clothing: Try to bring comfortable clothing as you will be spending a lot of time conducting various types of meditation and mindfulness practices.
- Toiletries: Try to avoid bringing heavily scented items and some individuals are sensitive to such products.
- Food: We provide food for you. If you need to bring your own food for whatever reason, we encourage you to put your name on the food and place it in the fridge located on the main floor. We can show you where that is when you check-in.
- Towels and sheets: Please keep in mind that we do not provide linens for your stay as we only have a few extra. We recommend bringing a set of twin sheets and some towels. If you forget these items, we can help you out by letting you borrow some of our extras.
If attending the retreat online, here are a few tips:
- Try to find a quiet room away from people and pets.
- Try to eat home-cooked food. This will be elaborated more later on.
- Try to wear comfortable clothes
- Try to arrive at the call about 5-10 minutes before meditation and discussion. If your computer decides it wants to update or gives you trouble just email the retreat coordinator.
- Try to get a good night’s rest.
- Be mindful and relax!