Upcoming Retreats
Enhancing Self-Love (January 19th-22nd, 2023)
January 19th to 22nd, 2023 (Thursday 5:00 PM to Sunday 3:00 PM) Click here to register What comes to mind when you think of the word “love”? Perhaps a close friend or family member. Maybe it’s associated with your favorite childhood house or your passions and hobbies. Love for those things may come easily for us, but what about loving ourselves? When was the last time you have felt self-love? Have you ever felt it? If you could maintain self-love, what do you think you could accomplish with it? These are the topics we will be focusing on in this retreat. During this retreat, we will be learning to enhance self-love so that we may become the best version of ourselves. We will also learn the ...continue reading "Enhancing Self-Love (January 19th-22nd, 2023)"
Women’s Self-Care (June 8-11/2023)
June 8-11, 2023 (Thursday 5:00 PM to Sunday 3:00 PM) Need to step away from the everyday for some quality “me-time”? Women’s Retreats provide an excellent opportunity for women to take space for themselves in a supportive group environment. This retreat is a perfect opportunity to develop or enhance mindful self-care tools, including yoga and meditation. Practice setting aside time for your wellbeing every day— you deserve it! Retreat Format: In person Fee: In-person ($420) Dāna (Pali, Generosity): Please note that the retreat fee covers the Center’s expenses. Most participants make additional donations for the teacher. Click Here to Register Retreat Itinerary Thursday Night Schedule Friday Saturday Sunday (Closing Day) Click Here to Register Logistics If attending the retreat in person: If attending the retreat online, here are ...continue reading "Women’s Self-Care (June 8-11/2023)"
Men’s Retreat (August 10-13/2023)
August 10th to 13th, 2023 (Thursday 5:00 PM to Sunday 3:00 PM) Click here to register "What It Does It Mean To Be a Man" All of us are conditioned from early childhood by our parents, teachers, friends, culture, religion to form a concept of what it means to be a man - often trained to be tough, unemotional, competitive warriors and achievers with a skewed view of sexuality. This affects our relationship with ourselves and others, and the extent to which we experience joy in life. Located on Lake Elysian in 37-acres of woodlands, the Metta Meditation Center is the perfect place to take retreat. Men's retreats offer a unique opportunity to explore issues specific to men. It is much more challenging for men ...continue reading "Men’s Retreat (August 10-13/2023)"
Beyond Mindfulness-Retreat (May25-28/2023)
May 25th to 28th, 2023 (Thursday 5:00 PM to Sunday 3:00 PM) Registration Due Date: Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 Click here to register The Seven Factors of Awakening are qualities cultivated on the path to liberating of the mind. These seven factors refer to both psychological qualities we can develop as well as practices to be undertaken. When fully developed, they are know as the seven jewels of Buddhist practice. Guidance and practice in this retreat will be focused on these factors. Seven Factors of Awakening (Saptha Bojjangha) 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 ...continue reading "Beyond Mindfulness-Retreat (May25-28/2023)"
Jhana Retreat(March 30-April 2nd/2023)- Developing Tranquil States of Mind
March 30th - April 2nd, 2023 Click here to register The jhanas are eight progressive altered states of consciousness which can be reached through meditation practice. There are four initial states that meditators can experience through guided insight practice. Each of these states of awareness have been found to yield a deeper, more subtle awareness than the previous one. The jhanas themselves are not awakening— they are a skillful means for stilling the mind. They are attainable by anyone who devotes the time and sincerity of practice necessary to realize them. Jhana practice is helpful for gaining the deep insights necessary for ending personal suffering. The jhanas are an advanced practice in Buddhist meditation. In this retreat, we will be studying those Eight Jhanas and ...continue reading "Jhana Retreat(March 30-April 2nd/2023)- Developing Tranquil States of Mind"