With Anna Bendijk and Walter Young
Sunday 18th June 2023 11am – 4pm
Newton & Bywell Village Hall
Newton Village, near Stocksfield, NE43 7UL
Whether we like it or not, suffering and stress feature in all of our lives. Accepting this reality with courage and compassion means no longer being intimidated by suffering.
If we live our lives in a constant state of defence, trying to block out what we don’t like, we also block out joy and happiness. If we’re willing to meet life as it is and accept that our world is imperfect, we also open up to its beauty and richness.
In this one-day retreat, we will offer teaching and guided meditation to support the cultivation of friendliness and compassion, both towards ourselves and others. This can be seen as a training that helps us to live fearless, authentic lives. A compassionate heart is one that opens naturally and instinctively to whatever it encounters.
Parts of the day will be spent in silence, which allows us a greater level of stillness and depth in our practice.
The suggested donation for the retreat is £30, depending on your means.
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