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SUMMARY:Clarity of Mind
DESCRIPTION:Step away from the noise of everyday life and give yourself the rare gift of silence. \nFor one peaceful morning\, put away your phone\, set down your problems and responsibilities\, and allow your mind to become quiet. Through guided meditations\, inspiring Buddhist teachings\, and periods of intentional silence\, you’ll be gently guided toward the deeper levels of the mind where a natural sense of peace and spaciousness can be found. \nDuring the retreat\, we’ll explore Buddha’s teachings on the clarity of the mind using simple\, beautiful meditations that anyone can practice. You’ll learn to relate to thoughts and distractions like clouds passing through a vast\, open sky\, allowing you to experience the peaceful clarity that remains beneath the mental busyness. \nNo meditation experience is necessary. This retreat is especially welcoming for beginners\, including anyone who has tried meditation before and thought\, “I’m just not good at this.” Each session includes inspiring teachings followed by approximately 25 minutes of guided meditation\, so you’ll never be left wondering what you’re supposed to be doing. Experienced meditators will also appreciate the opportunity to slow down and take their practice deeper. \nOne of the most special aspects of the retreat is maintaining silence between sessions. Instead of immediately returning to conversation\, phones\, and distractions\, you’ll have time to walk through our beautiful World Peace Garden\, sit beside the Buddha fountain\, or spend quiet time beneath the Bodhi tree. Maintaining silence allows the peaceful experience of meditation to continue and deepen throughout the morning. \nWe’ll conclude with a silent lunch together. Sharing a meal without conversation can be surprisingly beautiful. Silence doesn’t have to feel lonely. Many people discover a quiet sense of connection\, loving kindness\, and togetherness simply by being in the presence of others. \nOur lives contain so much noise. This retreat is an opportunity to experience what becomes possible when\, for a few hours\, everything grows quiet. \nSchedule \nSession 1: 9:00–10:00amSession 2: 10:30–11:30amSession 3: 12:00–1:00pmSilent Lunch: 1:00–2:00pm \nSilence will be maintained from 9:00am–1:30pm. \nSuitable for everyone\, from complete beginners to experienced meditators.
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LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
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