BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.3.6//EN TZID:America/Denver X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Denver BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-19@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20141011 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20141021 DTSTAMP:20140928T180515Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/florida-10-day-vipassa na-insight-meditation-retreat-with-phillip-hedrick-and-rose-thorn/ SUMMARY:Florida: 10 Day Vipassana (Insight Meditation) Retreat with Phillip Hedrick and Rose Thorn DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Florida Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E. \, Palmetto\, FL\, 34 221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E. \, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Florida Retre at Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-22@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20141107 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20141110 DTSTAMP:20141106T171809Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/florida-mindful-therap y-series-discovering-happiness-through-unconditional-love-and-acceptance-w -dr-vincent-parr-and-michael-gregory/ SUMMARY:CANCELED - Florida: Mindful Therapy Series: Discovering Happiness T hrough Unconditional Love and Acceptance w/ Dr. Vincent Parr and Michael G regory DESCRIPTION:This retreat has been canceled. CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Florida Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E. \, Palmetto\, FL\, 34 221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E. \, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Florida Retre at Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-23@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20141226 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20150105 DTSTAMP:20141207T155138Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/florida-ten-day-vipass ana-insight-meditation-retreat/ SUMMARY:Florida: Ten Day Vipassana (Insight Meditation) Retreat DESCRIPTION:Ten Days of Silence\nBring in New Years differently - healthy\, contemplative\, quiet. Dec. 26-Jan 4 unplug all devices\, sit in quietude with twenty to thirty other like-minded people reducing stress\, meditati ng\, learning how to joyfully allow thoughts and emotions to come and go w ithout attachment. Start the New Year mindfully\, joyfully\, intentionally \, and contented.\n\nThis annual retreat will be punctuated with an hour o f daily instruction followed by question and answer each day with former B uddhist monk Michael Gregory\, the Director of Mindfulness Meditation Cent ers (MMC)\, Beyond-Therapy Counseling\, and Host of Mindfulness Matters an d Couples Therapy television shows.\n\nCall to sign up 941.416.1890 or Con tact Us\n\nThe cost is $950 including vegetarian meals and housing. CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Florida Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E. \, Palmetto\, FL\, 34 221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E. \, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Florida Retre at Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-24@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20150116 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20150119 DTSTAMP:20150115T211116Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/mindfulness-of-body-re treat-with-michael-gregory/ SUMMARY:Mindfulness of Body Retreat with Michael Gregory DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Florida Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E. \, Palmetto\, FL\, 34 221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E. \, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Florida Retre at Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-26@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20150131 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20150201 DTSTAMP:20150122T205747Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/day-of-mindfulness/ SUMMARY:Day of Mindfulness - Florida DESCRIPTION:COST:\n\nMMC Member             $25.00\n\nMMC Non-member     $50.00 CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Florida Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E. \, Palmetto\, FL\, 34 221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E. \, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Florida Retre at Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-25@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20150206 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20150209 DTSTAMP:20150122T210249Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/mindfulness-of-body-re treat-with-michael-gregory-2/ SUMMARY:Mindfulness of Body Retreat with Michael Gregory DESCRIPTION:COST:\n\nMember             Free\n\nNon-member   $200 CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Mindfulness of Body Retreat\, 2801 Walnut Street\, Denver\, CO\, 8 0205.\, United States GEO:39.7614163;-104.98378930000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2801 Walnut Street\, Denver \, CO\, 80205.\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mindfulness of B ody Retreat:geo:39.7614163,-104.98378930000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-27@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20150213 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20150216 DTSTAMP:20150122T211858Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/developing-focused-att ention-concentration-shamatha-retreat-with-rose-thorn/ SUMMARY:Developing Focused Attention: Concentration (Shamatha) Retreat with Rose Thorn DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Buddha presents the Four Noble Truths\, four realized r ealities\, in order to eliminate suffering for all beings. The fourth of these realizations is the Eight Fold Path. The eighth step of this path is concentration.\n\n\nIn this weekend retreat we will study and practice co ncentration in the context of the Eight Fold Path.  All are invited\, reg ardless of level of experience.  Since each session will build on the exp erience of the previous retreat sessions\, those attending this retreat mu st commit to attend all the sessions\, from Friday at 3:30 pm to Sunday at noon.  No exceptions will be made.  This is a silent retreat weekend .\n\n\nThis retreat will be led by Dr. Rose Thorn.  Rose teaches MMC clas ses in Fort Myers\, Orlando\, Sarasota\, and at the Palmetto retreat cente r.  Dr. Thorn is a practicing clinical psychologist who is committed to r etreat experience. She will be available pre- and post- retreat at:\n239 910 6598/ roseahsh@comcast.net.\nIt is her great joy to confer about med itation practice!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMMC Members: Free + $25 uti lity fee for staying overnight\nNon-members: $200 + $25 utility fee for st aying overnight\nSign up at class or email: NancySturman@comcast.net\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Florida Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E. \, Palmetto\, FL\, 34 221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E. \, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Florida Retre at Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-32@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20150306 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20150309 DTSTAMP:20150206T224907Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/tantra-with-phillip-he drick/ SUMMARY:Tantra with Phillip Hedrick DESCRIPTION:Tantra is a meditative practice which dissolves all self create d limitations of ones mind. Culminating in the understanding and direct ex perience of mind as pure potential. We will explore the first three prereq uisites for the pure practice of tantra:\nRenunciation - the mind emerging from it's ordinary\, limiting preoccupation and taking an interest instea d in realizing it's unlimited\, completely liberated potential.\nBodhichit ta - the impulse to achieve full enlightenment in order to be of the most benefit to others.\nCorrect view - the wisdom that clearly realizes the ac tual way in which we and all other phenomena exist.\n\nThen we will explor e the Clear Spaciousness of mind. Tibetan lamas often say\; " not seeing i s the perfect seeing".\n\nThis describes the advanced meditator's experien ce of spacious\, universal reality\, the experience beyond dualism.\n\nThi s retreat will be both an informative and meditative experience designed t o introduce and further the path of tantra. While it will be introductive it will also illuminate even the advanced meditators experience of wisdom and compassion.\nMay all beings taste the immaculate flavor of transcenden ce.\n--------------------------------------------------------------------- \nAnyone attending should have an estabished daily mindfullness practice a nd the ability to sit quietly in meditation for at least 45 min. CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Denver\, 2801 Walnut Street\, Denver\, CO\, United States GEO:39.7614163;-104.98378930000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2801 Walnut Street\, Denver \, CO\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Denver:geo:39.7614163,-10 4.98378930000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-29@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20150403 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20150413 DTSTAMP:20150226T124810Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/10-day-transforming-or dinary-reality-into-awakened-consciousness-retreat-with-michael-gregory/ SUMMARY:10-Day Transforming Ordinary Reality into Awakened Consciousness Re treat with Michael Gregory DESCRIPTION:REQUIREMENT:   This retreat requires a commitment for the full ten days -- no coming and going.\n\nCOST:      Members $480/ Non-membe rs $960.\n\nThere will be an additional cost for food / meals.\n\nContact  Nancy at nancysturman@comcast.net if you have additional questions.\n \nMore detailed information will be coming shortly via eMail Blast to memb ers.\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Florida Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E. \, Palmetto\, FL\, 34 221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E. \, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Florida Retre at Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-31@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20150424 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20150427 DTSTAMP:20150206T021245Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/developing-focused-att ention-concentration-shamatha-with-rose-thorn/ SUMMARY:Developing Focused Attention: Concentration (Shamatha) with Rose Th orn DESCRIPTION:The Buddha presents the Four Noble Truths\, four realized reali ties\, in order to eliminate suffering for all beings. The fourth of thes e realizations is the Eight Fold Path. The eighth step of this path is con centration.\n\nIn this weekend retreat we will study and practice concentr ation in the context of the Eight Fold Path.  All are invited\, regardles s of level of experience.  Since each session will build on the experienc e of the previous retreat sessions\, those attending this retreat must com mit to attend all the sessions\, from Friday at 3:30 pm to Sunday at no on.  No exceptions will be made.  This is a silent retreat weekend.\n\nT his retreat will be led by Dr. Rose Thorn.  Rose teaches MMC classes in F ort Myers\, Orlando\, Sarasota\, and at the Palmetto retreat center.  Dr. Thorn is a practicing clinical psychologist who is committed to retreat e xperience. She will be available pre- and post- retreat at:\n239 910 659 8/ roseahsh@comcast.net.\n\nIt is her great joy to confer about meditatio n practice! CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:MMC CO Retreat in Frisco\, 98 Creekside Dr.\, Frisco\, CO\, United States GEO:39.5778926;-106.10484659999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=98 Creekside Dr.\, Frisco\, CO\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=MMC CO Retreat in Frisco:ge o:39.5778926,-106.10484659999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-33@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20150508 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20150511 DTSTAMP:20150128T022521Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/tantra-retreat-with-ph illip-hedrick-fl/ SUMMARY:Tantra Retreat with Phillip Hedrick - FL DESCRIPTION:Tantra Retreat with Phillip Hedrick CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Florida Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E. \, Palmetto\, FL\, 34 221\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E. \, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Florida Retre at Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-41@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150606T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150606T163000 DTSTAMP:20150515T011904Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/a-day-of-mindfulness/ SUMMARY:A Day of Mindfulness DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 6th at the MMC Retreat Center\n\nEveryone Welco me!\n\nThis is a wonderful opportunity for your first retreat experience \ n\n \;\n\nCome join us for a silent day of mindfulness and meditation\ , perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Meditate and enjoy nature in the quiet solitude of our lovely 5-acre retreat center in Palmetto. We will begin at 8am with meditation instruction (come earlier t o get settled) and end at 4:30pm. Please bring your own picnic lunch and b everage.\n\n \;\n\nThe retreat will be led by Rose Thorn. She is the M MC teacher in Fort Myers and Orlando. Dr. Thorn is also a practicing psych ologist.\n\n \;\n\nFor more information\, contact Rose: roseahsh@comca st.net\n\nSaturday\, 6/6\, 8am - 4:30pm\n\nBring your own Lunch &\; Bev erage\n\nMMC members: $25\; non-members: $50\n\n \n\nMMC Retreat Center\n \n4310 61st Street E\, Palmetto 34221\nwww.mindfulnessmeditationcenters.co m CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Florida Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E. \, Palmetto\, FL\, 34 221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E. \, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Florida Retre at Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-42@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20150701 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20150731 DTSTAMP:20150515T013336Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/30-day-summer-rains-re treat/ SUMMARY:30-Day Summer Rains Retreat DESCRIPTION:Led by: Michael Gregory\, Phillip Hedrick &\; Rose Thorn\nat the MMC Retreat Center in Palmetto\, FL\n\nMahamudra\nRealizing the Natur e of Mind with Pointing Out Instructions\n\nFollowing a tradition establis hed and maintained by the Buddha himself\, Mindfulness Meditation Centers is pleased to offer a 30-day Mahamudra Retreat during the month of July. T he first 10 days may be taken as a stand-alone retreat\, but those who wis h to stay for the remainder of the month\, must complete the first 10 days .\n\nMahamudra practice is considered to be the pinnacle of the Buddha's t eachings. The Buddha taught that all appearances\, both suffering and free dom\, manifest as inseparable from our minds. When we directly encounter t he wisdom of Mahamudra\, this will allow us to bring an end to our own suf fering and compassionately benefit others. There is no greater teaching to be discovered anywhere on the Buddhist path. Nothing is higher than eradi cation of suffering and attainment of Enlightenment.\n\nJuly 1 - 10th\nMMC Members (must be member for at least 3 full months): $480 + $115 for food \nNon-members: $960 + $115 for food\n\nJuly 1 - 30th\nMMC Members (must be member for at least 3 full months): $960 + $345 for food Non-members: $19 20 + $345 for food\n\nPlease note: food payment must be made by separate c ash or check to MMC food coordinator \n\nPre-payment and interview are req uired for registration.\nTo register\, please contact Nancy Sturman: nancy sturman@comcast.net\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Florida Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E. \, Palmetto\, FL\, 34 221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E. \, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Florida Retre at Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-51@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20151023 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20151102 DTSTAMP:20151017T135629Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/10-day-tantra-retreat- with-phillip-hedrick/ SUMMARY:10-Day The Personal Evolution of Tantra by Phillip Hedrick - Florid a DESCRIPTION:10-Day The Personal Evolution of Tantra by Phillip Hedrick - F lorida\n\nJoin us at our beautiful retreat center in Palmetto\, FL\n\nOct 23rd (Friday) - Nov 1st (Sunday)\nPhone: +1(941)323-3372\n\nFor those of d evotion\, this retreat will offer 10 days of deep tantra meditations and  teachings on the nature of The Three Jewels.\n\nGuided Meditations: \nGur u Yoga of Shakyamuni Buddha\nProfound Healing of Clear Awareness\,\nAwaken ing in the Transcendent Mandala\nSilent Meditation: \nThe Power of Stilln ess\nNot Other Than Nature\nTeachings:\nThe Nature of Buddha\nThe Nature o f Dharma\nThe Nature of Sangha\n\nFor Members Only\nFlorida Retreat Center \n$450 for members of at least three months.\n\n\nTo Register and for Info rmation:\nContact: nancysturman@comcast.net \n\nMay all be happy\, well\ , safe\, peaceful and at ease. CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Mindfulness Meditation Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E.\, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E.\, Palme tto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mindfulness Me ditation Retreat Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-56@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151113T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151115T113000 DTSTAMP:20151111T150103Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/abiding-in-peace-calmi ng-and-resting-the-mind/ SUMMARY:Abiding in Peace: Calming and Resting the Mind DESCRIPTION:Weekend meditation and teaching retreat\, led by Phillip Hedric k\nThe retreat is being held at the office of Conundrum Technologies.\nDir ections to Retreat: 2801 Walnut Street 80205. I-70 East to I25 South\, tak e the first exit Park Avenue West\, head East\, take a Left on Walnut (rig ht after Blake Street\, its called Market St too)\, office is a red brick Building on North West Corner of 28th and Walnut....exterior of the buildi ng says Southern Supply (right across from Gold Star Sausage)\n\nStarts Fr iday at 5:00pm\nEnds Sunday at 11:30am\n\nMembers: Free\nNon-Member Cost i s $199 (with pre-payment required)\n\nTo register\, call 303-883-6820 or e mail info@MeditationDenver.com CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Conundrum Technologies\, 2801 Walnut St\, Denver\, CO\, 80205\, Un ited States GEO:39.761439;-104.983884 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2801 Walnut St\, Denver\, C O\, 80205\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Conundrum Technologie s:geo:39.761439,-104.983884 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-52@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20151226 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20160105 DTSTAMP:20151210T191029Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/10-day-mindfulness-med itation-retreat-with-michael-gregory/ SUMMARY:10-Day Mindfulness Meditation Retreat with Michael Gregory DESCRIPTION:10-Day Mindfulness Meditation Retreat with Michael Gregory\n\nP rice: $480 (member)\; $1050 (non-member)\n\n[s2If is_user_not_logged_in()] \n\nAre you a member (for more than 90 days)? Log in to get your discount for this retreat!\n\nInterested in becoming a member and enjoying member rates and benefits? Click here.\n\n[/s2If]\n\n[s2If current_user_can(acces s_s2member_ccap_member)]\nHello Member!\nPlease enter coupon code DEC480 b elow to receive your discount.\n\n[/s2If]\n\n[s2If current_user_can(access _s2member_ccap_jrmember)]\n\nThank you for being a contributing member of the community. After being a member for 90 days\, you will be able to rece ive discounts for retreats like this one. You're almost there! Once you hi t 90 days\, a coupon code will appear in this area that you can use for y our discount.\n\n[/s2If] CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Florida Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E. \, Palmetto\, FL\, 34 221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E. \, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Florida Retre at Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-58@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160108T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160110T180000 DTSTAMP:20160104T160135Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/to-be-in-this-world-an d-not-of-it-with-michael-gregory/ SUMMARY:To Be In This World and Not Of It with Michael Gregory DESCRIPTION:Meditations and Teachings on how to Stop Serving the illusion —and learning how to\n\nlet the illusion Serve You.\n\nWinter Retreat wi th MMC Director\, Michael Gregory\n\nJANUARY 8-10\, 2016\n\nHosted @ The C olorado Film School\n\n9075 Lowry Blvd\, Denver\, CO 80230\n\nPre-registra tion is requested. Cost is $200.00— Free for MMC Members\n\n&\; Free to all students and faculty of CFS - Aurora Community College\n\nAll are w elcome. No prior meditation experience is necessary.\n\nFor more informati on and to register for the retreat please contact:\n\ninfo@MeditationDenve r.com or call 303-883-6820 OR 303.408.1451 CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Colorado Film School\, 9075 Lowry Blvd\, Denver\, CO\, 80230\, Uni ted States GEO:39.725215;-104.88320299999998 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9075 Lowry Blvd\, Denver\, CO\, 80230\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Colorado Film School :geo:39.725215,-104.88320299999998 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-59@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160219T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160221T150000 DTSTAMP:20160114T155055Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/to-be-in-this-world-an d-not-of-it-weekend-retreat-with-michael-gregory/ SUMMARY:To Be In This World and Not Of It - Weekend Retreat with Michael Gr egory DESCRIPTION:To Be in This World and Not Of It with Michael Gregory\, M MC Director\n\n \;\n\nMeditations and teachings on how to stop serving the illusion -and learning how to let the illusion serve you.Begins at 3P M on Friday and ends at noon on SundayPre-registration is required.Cost $2 00 for Non-members\, Free to Members$50 utility charge for staying overni ght at the Center.\nTo register or for more information:Contact Nancy Cole man-Romanos at:ncolerom@icloud.com\n\nMay all be happy\, well\, safe\, pea ceful and at ease. CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Florida Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E. \, Palmetto\, FL\, 34 221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E. \, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Florida Retre at Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-60@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20160311 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20160315 DTSTAMP:20160129T185134Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/deep-mindfulness-with- michael-gregory/ SUMMARY:Deep Mindfulness with Michael Gregory DESCRIPTION:Join Michael Gregory on March 11th through March 14th\n\nDeta ils to follow\n\nLocation: Carbondale\, CO CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Carbondale\, CO\, TBA\, Carbondale\, CO\, United States GEO:39.4022054;-107.21116280000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=TBA\, Carbondale\, CO\, Uni ted States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Carbondale\, CO:geo:39.4022054,-107. 21116280000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-61@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160319T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160319T170000 DTSTAMP:20160129T184741Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/mindfulness-yoga-with- rhona-post-and-gwen-hanner/ SUMMARY:Mindfulness & Yoga with Rhona Post and Gwen Hanner DESCRIPTION:Join Rhona Post and Gwen Hanner for a day of Mindfulness &\; Yoga\n\nFlorida location to be announced\n\n \;\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Florida\, TBA\, TBA\, United States GEO:32.2434841;-110.94747359999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=TBA\, TBA\, United States;X -APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Florida:geo:32.2434841,-110.94747359999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-64@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160401T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160403T000000 DTSTAMP:20160124T024017Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/what-is-a-buddhist-wit h-phillip-hedrick-2/ SUMMARY:What is a Buddhist? with Phillip Hedrick DESCRIPTION:What is a Buddhist?  Why does it matter\, or\, does it matter? With Phillip Hedrick\n\nOver several thousand years Buddhism's essential simplicity has become inconceivable\, complex\, vast\, and deep. It's diff icult to not relate to this nonreligious and non- theistic practice as any thing but theoretical and religious. Buddhism has traveled to very diverse parts of the world resulting in an accumulation of ancient and modern cul tural characteristics. This amazing journey across space and time has made it more and more complicated to decipher the essential nature of Buddhism .\n\nTheistic trappings such as incense\, bells\, multicolored hats\, prod uce an almost endless stream of things to attract people's attention\, but at the same time can become obstacles that divert us from the essence of what the Buddha taught.\n\nJoin us for this weekend as we explain and prac tice the essence of the Buddha's four basic truths called the "Four Seals" . You will learn how uncomplicated it actually is and how to apply these s imple truths to end a life of suffering.\n\nPalmetto\, FL CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Florida Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E. \, Palmetto\, FL\, 34 221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E. \, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Florida Retre at Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-63@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160408T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160410T000000 DTSTAMP:20160129T185709Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/what-is-a-buddhist-wit h-phillip-hedrick/ SUMMARY:What is a Buddhist? With Phillip Hedrick DESCRIPTION:What is a Buddhist?  Why does it matter\, or\, does it matter? With Phillip Hedrick\n\nOver several thousand years Buddhism's essential simplicity has become inconceivable\, complex\, vast\, and deep. It's diff icult to not relate to this nonreligious and non- theistic practice as any thing but theoretical and religious. Buddhism has traveled to very diverse parts of the world resulting in an accumulation of ancient and modern cul tural characteristics. This amazing journey across space and time has made it more and more complicated to decipher the essential nature of Buddhism .\n\nTheistic trappings such as incense\, bells\, multicolored hats\, prod uce an almost endless stream of things to attract people's attention\, but at the same time can become obstacles that divert us from the essence of what the Buddha taught.\n\nJoin us for this weekend as we explain and prac tice the essence of the Buddha's four basic truths called the "Four Seals" . You will learn how uncomplicated it actually is and how to apply these s imple truths to end a life of suffering.\n\nFrisco\, CO\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Colorado\, TBA\, Frisco\, United States GEO:37.7749295;-122.41941550000001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=TBA\, Frisco\, United State s;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Colorado:geo:37.7749295,-122.41941550000001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-66@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20160515 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20160614 DTSTAMP:20160129T185900Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/dzogchen-retreat-with- michael-gregory/ SUMMARY:Dzogchen Retreat with Michael Gregory DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Florida Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E. \, Palmetto\, FL\, 34 221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E. \, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Florida Retre at Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-67@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20160624 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20160627 DTSTAMP:20160613T233925Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/weekend-retreat-with-p hillip-hedrick-2/ SUMMARY:Bodhichitta: The Foundation of the Mind of Calm Abiding with Philli p Hedrick DESCRIPTION:Bodhichitta: The Foundation of the Mind of Calm Abiding\n\nJoin us in calmness\, in a place of calmness\, from the perspective of bodhich itta\, where bodhichitta is recognized as the finest spiritual possession one can cultivate and master.\n\nWe will study and meditate within the pre sence of bodhichitta\, as the Buddha’s teachings show us our own path fr om the perspective of the place it leads to\, giving us a confident unders tanding in the form of a sense of a natural feeling of love for others.\n\ nIn the beginning these unfamiliar ideas of bodhichitta may confuse us. He re is a short introduction to the topic from the Khunu Rinpoche\, meant to provide the necessary background for an informed understanding of the nat ure of our spiritual path:\n\n'Supreme bodhichitta is the wish to remove  every flaw from every living being and to  bring about limitless good qu alities in each of them. This is outstanding even amongst the outstanding !'\n\nThe basis of this wish is great renunciation--the strong desire to b e free from suffering!\n\nThese teaching are for everyone\, whether you ar e masters or just beginning to bring spirituality into your life.\n\nPleas e join us.\n\nAll are welcome and will be loved. CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Frisco Co\, 98 creekside drive\, frisco\, co\, 80443\, United Stat es GEO:39.577887;-106.1052507 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=98 creekside drive\, frisco \, co\, 80443\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Frisco Co:geo:39. 577887,-106.1052507 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-68@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20160701 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20160704 DTSTAMP:20160129T190231Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/mindful-relationships- weekend-retreat-with-michael-gregory/ SUMMARY:Mindful Relationships – Weekend Retreat with Michael Gregory DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Florida\, TBA\, TBA\, FL\, United States GEO:27.6648274;-81.51575350000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=TBA\, TBA\, FL\, United Sta tes;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Florida:geo:27.6648274,-81.51575350000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-69@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20160715 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20160718 DTSTAMP:20160129T190359Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/mindful-relationship-w eekend-retreat-with-michael-gregory/ SUMMARY:Mindful Relationships – Weekend Retreat with Michael Gregory DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Colorado\, TBA\, Vail\, CO\, 80218\, United States GEO:39.73274600000001;-104.97101229999998 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=TBA\, Vail\, CO\, 80218\, U nited States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Colorado:geo:39.73274600000001,-10 4.97101229999998 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-70@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20160805 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20160815 DTSTAMP:20160129T190530Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/lucid-dreaming-10-day- retreat-with-michael-gregory/ SUMMARY:Lucid Dreaming – 10-day Retreat with Michael Gregory DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Florida Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E. \, Palmetto\, FL\, 34 221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E. \, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Florida Retre at Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-71@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20160826 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20160829 DTSTAMP:20160429T195350Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/weekend-retreat-with-p hillip-hedrick-3/ SUMMARY:Bodhichitta: The Foundation of the Mind of Calm Abiding with Philli p Hedrick DESCRIPTION:Bodhichitta: The Foundation of the Mind of Calm Abiding\n\nJoin us in calmness\, in a place of calmness\, from the perspective of bodhich itta\, where bodhichitta is recognized as the finest spiritual possession one can cultivate and master.\n\nWe will study and meditate within the pre sence of bodhichitta\, as the Buddha’s teachings show us our own path fr om the perspective of the place it leads to\, giving us a confident unders tanding in the form of a sense of a natural feeling of love for others.\n\ nIn the beginning these unfamiliar ideas of bodhichitta may confuse us. He re is a short introduction to the topic from the Khunu Rinpoche\, meant to provide the necessary background for an informed understanding of the nat ure of our spiritual path:\n\n'Supreme bodhichitta is the wish to remove  every flaw from every living being and to  bring about limitless good qu alities in each of them. This is outstanding even amongst the outstanding !'\n\nThe basis of this wish is great renunciation--the strong desire to b e free from suffering!\n\nThese teaching are for everyone\, whether you ar e masters or just beginning to bring spirituality into your life.\n\nPleas e join us.\n\nAll are welcome and will be loved. CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Florida\, TBA\, TBA\, FL\, United States GEO:27.6648274;-81.51575350000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=TBA\, TBA\, FL\, United Sta tes;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Florida:geo:27.6648274,-81.51575350000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-72@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20160916 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20160919 DTSTAMP:20160129T190749Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/deep-mindfulness-weeke nd-retreat-with-michael-gregory/ SUMMARY:Deep Mindfulness – Weekend Retreat with Michael Gregory DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Florida\, TBA\, TBA\, FL\, United States GEO:27.6648274;-81.51575350000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=TBA\, TBA\, FL\, United Sta tes;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Florida:geo:27.6648274,-81.51575350000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-74@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20161014 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20161024 DTSTAMP:20160418T121828Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/tantra-retreat-with-ph illip-hedrick/ SUMMARY:Tantra – Retreat with Phillip Hedrick DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Florida Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E. \, Palmetto\, FL\, 34 221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E. \, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Florida Retre at Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-75@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20161104 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20161107 DTSTAMP:20161031T001317Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/mahamudra-weekend-retr eat-with-phillip-hedrick/ SUMMARY:Mahamudra – Weekend Retreat with Phillip Hedrick DESCRIPTION:Mahamudra Retreat (Realizing the Nature of Mind) Eliminating th e Darkness of Ignorance\n\n Led by Senior MMC Teacher Phillip Hedrick\n Date: November 4-6\, 2016\n Location: 601 Steamer Drive\, Estes Park\, Co lorado 80517*\n Cost: Members-free\, Non-Members $200\n\nFREE PUBLIC TALK : Thursday\, Nov. 3\, 2016— 6:30-8:00 PM\nMindfulness Meditation\, Phil lip Hedrick\nMahamudra is the culmination of all of the meditative practic es of the Buddhist tradition. It is the practice of realization of the abs olute nature of all phenomena including what we call our mind. These deepe st of meditations bring the final insight of not self and not other. The r etreat will be presented in a series of ten meditations with explanation a nd instruction. It will begin with a brief introduction to the preliminary practices\, and an introduction to Mahamudra as a practice of the greates t insight:\n\n Looking at stillness - recognizing that mind has no inhere nt reality\, yet appears as everything.\n Looking at characteristics of s tillness - finding a state of lucidity and clarity.\n Pointing out the na ture of stillness - recognizing that reality is nothing more than momentar y arisings.\n Recognizing all thoughts as Mirage - looking at the mind of ‘occurrence’ or movement of mind.\n Bring the poisons to the path - directly seeing the nature of mental afflictions.\n Recognizing that Mind is the Creator and Destroyer of all experiences.\n Recognizing that Mind and all senses are intertwined - examining the two kinds of appearances\, external\, and internal [what is experienced by your mind]\n Recognizing that not seeing the nature of mind is the basis of all delusion.\n Recog nizing the inseparability of body and consciousness - demonstrating the em ptiness of both.\n Recognizing stillness and thoughts as the same or diff erent -seeing if stillness or thoughts are the same or difference in essen ce.\n\nMay you experience Mahamudra the true cessation of all suffering.\n \nVisit the MMC website for information on meetings\, retreats\, videos an d MP3 teachings.\n\nwww.MindfulnessMeditationCenters.com\n\n*Sleeping spac e for this retreat is limited and on first sign up basis\, there are many Estes Park hotels open and we will send off-site housing information by No v. 1\, or by request. CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:601 Steamer Dr\, 601 Steamer Dr\, Estes Park\, CO\, 80517\, United States GEO:40.3832528;-105.51338529999998 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=601 Steamer Dr\, Estes Park \, CO\, 80517\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=601 Steamer Dr:ge o:40.3832528,-105.51338529999998 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-76@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20161111 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20161114 DTSTAMP:20160129T191405Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/mahamudra-weekend-retr eat-with-michael-gregory-2/ SUMMARY:Mahamudra – Weekend Retreat with Michael Gregory DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Florida\, TBA\, TBA\, FL\, United States GEO:27.6648274;-81.51575350000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=TBA\, TBA\, FL\, United Sta tes;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Florida:geo:27.6648274,-81.51575350000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-77@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161119T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161119T160000 DTSTAMP:20161117T214856Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/a-day-of-mindfulness-2 / SUMMARY:A Day of Mindfulness DESCRIPTION:Saturday Nov. 19th :\n8:30-4:00 pm\nPlease bring your lunch.\nA day of silence to focus on our mindfulness meditation practice. Led by Rh ona Post.\nIf you remember please bring a yoga belt/strap and a mat to lie on (for meditation practice).\n\n$25 donation is requested. CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Florida Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E. \, Palmetto\, FL\, 34 221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E. \, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Florida Retre at Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-78@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20161226 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20170105 DTSTAMP:20160129T191616Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/vipassana-10-day-retre at-with-michael-gregory/ SUMMARY:Vipassana – 10-day Retreat with Michael Gregory DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Florida Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E. \, Palmetto\, FL\, 34 221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E. \, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Florida Retre at Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-79@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20170113 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20170116 DTSTAMP:20170102T014637Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/calm-abiding-weekend-r etreat/ SUMMARY:Calm-Abiding Weekend Retreat With Michael Gregory - CO DESCRIPTION:[s2If is_user_not_logged_in()]\n\nAre you a member (for more th an 90 days)? Log in to get your discount for this retreat!\n\nInterested in becoming a member and enjoying member rates and benefits? Click here.\n \n[/s2If]\n\n[s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_ccap_member)]\nHello M ember!\nPlease enter coupon code MEMB17 below to receive your discount.\n\ n[/s2If]\n\n[s2If current_user_can(access_s2member_ccap_jrmember)]\n\nThan k you for being a contributing member of the community. After being a memb er for 90 days\, you will be able to receive discounts for retreats like t his one. You're almost there! Once you hit 90 days\, a coupon code will ap pear in this area that you can use for your discount.\n\n[/s2If] CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-80@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20170113 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20170116 DTSTAMP:20161228T022849Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/calm-abiding-weekend-r etreat-with-phillip-hedrick/ SUMMARY:Calm Abiding – Weekend Retreat with Phillip Hedrick DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Mindfulness Meditation Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E.\, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E.\, Palme tto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mindfulness Me ditation Retreat Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-82@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20170224 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20170227 DTSTAMP:20161228T024901Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/tantra-retreat-with-ph illip-hedrick-2/ SUMMARY:Tantra Retreat with Phillip Hedrick DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Mindfulness Meditation Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E.\, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E.\, Palme tto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mindfulness Me ditation Retreat Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-83@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20170310 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20170313 DTSTAMP:20161228T025102Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/tonglen-retreat-with-m ichael-gregory-denver/ SUMMARY:Tonglen Retreat with Michael Gregory - Denver DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-84@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170324T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170327T000000 DTSTAMP:20161228T025255Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/tonglen-retreat-with-m ichael-gregory-fl-retreat-center/ SUMMARY:Tonglen Retreat With Michael Gregory - FL Retreat Center DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Mindfulness Meditation Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E.\, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E.\, Palme tto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mindfulness Me ditation Retreat Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-85@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20170422 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20170423 DTSTAMP:20161228T025724Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/day-of-mindfulness-2/ SUMMARY:Day of Mindfulness DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Mindfulness Meditation Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E.\, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E.\, Palme tto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mindfulness Me ditation Retreat Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-86@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170519T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170619T000000 DTSTAMP:20170411T062648Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/samadhi-of-insubstanti al-identity-led-by-michael-gregory/ SUMMARY:Samadhi of Insubstantial Identity - Led by Michael Gregory DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Mindfulness Meditation Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E.\, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E.\, Palme tto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mindfulness Me ditation Retreat Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-87@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170707T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170709T000000 DTSTAMP:20161228T031803Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/lojong-retreat-with-ph illip-hedrick/ SUMMARY:Lojong Retreat with Phillip Hedrick - CO DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-88@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20170721 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20170724 DTSTAMP:20161228T030451Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/lojong-with-phillip-he drick-fl/ SUMMARY:Lojong with Phillip Hedrick - FL DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Mindfulness Meditation Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E.\, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E.\, Palme tto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mindfulness Me ditation Retreat Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-89@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20170811 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20170814 DTSTAMP:20161228T032559Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/mandala-retreat-with-m ichael-gregory-fl/ SUMMARY:Mandala Retreat with Michael Gregory - FL DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Mindfulness Meditation Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E.\, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E.\, Palme tto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mindfulness Me ditation Retreat Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-90@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20170824 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20170828 DTSTAMP:20170811T045550Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/mandala-retreat-with-m ichael-gregory-co/ SUMMARY:"No-Self No Problem" with Michael Gregory - CO DESCRIPTION:Locations\n\n 8/24 6pm:  Aspen Chapel\, 77 Meadowood Dr\, As pen\n 8/25\, 5pm: Red Brick Center for the Arts\, 110 E Hallam St\, Aspe n\n 8/26-27 8am-afternoon: Aspen Public Library\, 120 N Mill St\, Aspen (breakfast each day at 7am)\n\nWhat would it be like to be free from fear? \nThere Is Only One Fear\nThere are many fears\, but essentially they are all derivatives of a single fear - branches of one single tree. The name o f this tree is Death.\n\nIt is important to realize that all other fears a re ultimately subjugated to this one. Because when you know the true root\ , something can be done to remove all fear once and for all.\n\nIf death i s the fundamental root of fear\, there is only one antidote which can elim inate this fear: The consistent experience of an indestructible deathless consciousness (Sanskrit: Amata-Dhatu). The stable experience of the deepes t aspect of conscious awareness is paramount to realization and full enlig htenment and is also referred to as fearlessness\, or the Lion's Roar.\n\n Only deep meditation can confidently deliver this transcendent experience consistently and protect you from all fears\, including the fear of death - nothing else - neither money\, nor power\, nor intellectual knowledge\, nor devotion for a spiritual tradition or teacher. Only accessing consciou sness through deep meditation away from the world of the senses exposes yo ur true nature. These states may be initially accessed through devotion\, through chanting\, through the breath\, etc...but stable confidence happen s through joyful concentrated effort and discipline.\n\nDeep Meditation (S anskrit: Dhyana Pali: Jhana) reveals to you that your body is going to die \, that your cognitive mind and your temporal identity will die\, but - th at a deep awareness exists beyond the mind-body-experience - a timeless e xistence that is without beginning and without end. By returning to deep s tates of meditation in time you will become free from fear\, anxiety and t he felt state of routine calamity being just around the corner.\n\nIt has always been\, and you have always been in innumerable forms and innumerabl e lives and you will know this with an experiential and unshakable convict ion.\n\nAnd you will be free from all Doubt and Fear. Once freed from Fear you will be free to live\, to be yourself without concern for meeting soc ial conventions or expectations. You will live with integrity - meaning th at there will be a beautiful and ongoing coherent relationship between how you think\, your speech and how you feel about life and the world around you.\n\nThe truth is until you face and let go of the Fear of Death you ca nnot truly live\, and until you forgive yourself for being anything less t han your innate pure potential\, and until you forgive the circumstances a nd situations you have put yourself in due to limiting your own unbridled imagination you cannot move forward.\n\nYou will be then free to dream\, a nd to truly love limitlessly. And to truly live without parameters - expan sive and creative - a life without limitations beyond time and space\, bey ond the material and immaterial\, beyond perception and non-perception is like coming home to your true heart - to your true luminous nature. You wi ll be simply and profoundly grateful just to be.\n\nA year from now you wi ll arrive\, the question is where will you be? In fear\, or free? Let the dynamic grace of pure presence wash over you like poetry\, allow it to bri ng you to your knees willingly. May you experience that which cannot be na med - the deathless\, and may you be free from fear.\n\n"I dream of painti ng and then I paint my dream." - Vincent Van Gogh\n\n“Why are you so afr aid of silence\, silence is the root of everything. If you spiral into its void\, a hundred voices will thunder messages you long to hear.” - Rumi CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-91@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20170908 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20170911 DTSTAMP:20161228T040041Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/mahamudra-retreat-with -phillip-hedrick-fl/ SUMMARY:Mahamudra Retreat with Phillip Hedrick - FL DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Mindfulness Meditation Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E.\, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E.\, Palme tto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mindfulness Me ditation Retreat Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-92@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170915T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T000000 DTSTAMP:20161228T040445Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/mahamudra-retreat-with -phillip-hedrick-co/ SUMMARY:Mahamudra Retreat with Phillip Hedrick - CO DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-93@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20170923 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20171008 DTSTAMP:20161228T040547Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/pilgrimage-with-michae l-gregory/ SUMMARY:Pilgrimage with Michael Gregory DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-100@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20170924 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20171008 DTSTAMP:20170330T054244Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/2017-pilgrimage-to-nep al-and-india-with-michael-gregory/ SUMMARY:2017 Pilgrimage to Nepal and India with Michael Gregory DESCRIPTION:(for full details and booking\, please click here)\n\nWe’ll b egin in the ancient city of Kathmandu (4600 ft.) nestled in the foot hills of the Himalaya and end in Varanasi situated on the banks of the Ganges r iver\, one of the longest continually inhabited cities on the planet. We w ill make our way to Bodh Gaya\, the “Mecca of Buddhism\,” home to the Bodhi tree under which the Buddha gained enlightenment\, and representativ e monasteries and temples from all the world's Buddhist cultures and tradi tions.\n\nFar from a luxury vacation or a sightseeing tour\, our trip is i ntended to be an immersion into the Buddhist worldview and a contemplative pilgrimage affording the opportunity of a lifetime to connect directly wi th the legacy of the Buddha himself. Throughout our journey we will be exp osed to Nepal and India’s rich cultural diversity\, explore the variety of ways Buddhist practitioners express themselves\, and enter the stream o f countless pilgrims who have come to Bodh Gaya over the last twenty-five centuries to pray\, meditate\, make offerings\, and receive blessings at v enerated places imbued with power and meaning.\n\nOur local guide Amber Ta mang is from a small village in Nepal’s Solu Khumbu region and has a Mas ter’s Degree in Culture\, Religion and Philosophy — his undergraduate law thesis was on legal protection for workers in tourism. An independent researcher in the culture and religion of the Himalayas\, Amber has publis hed articles in Nepali and English\, including one for Mandala magazine. A mber first became a porter in 1992 and joined Himalayan High Treks as a gu ide in 1995 — introducing many travelers to the wonders of Nepal\, Tibet and India. He has supported many pilgrimages and those who have traveled with him praise his patience and kindness. Amber and his family live in Ka thmandu\, Nepal.\n\nLand cost will be from $2810-$3200 for those sharing a twin room and $3520-$3990 for those taking a single room. (Land cost is d ependent on group size which will be from a minimum of ten to a maximum of 25). The trip will include one airfare from Kathmandu to Chitwan\, transp ortation by best available vehicle and comfortable accommodation throughou t starting with the Hyatt in Kathmandu and ending with the Taj Ganges in V aranasi.  We'll offer a $200 discount to each person who signs up and pay s in full by April 24 (or a $100 discount if they sign-up with a $500 depo sit by April 24 and pay for the for the trip by June 24).\n\nRound-trip ai rfare to Kathmandu and home from Varanasi is estimated at $1772 from Tampa (on Qatar) and $1593 from Colorado (on Cathay Pacific) departing the U.S. on Friday Sept. 22 and returning on Sunday\, Oct. 8.\n\nClick here for fu ll details and booking. We'd love to have you along! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/wp-cont ent/uploads/2017/03/ao.jpg CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-94@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20171013 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20171023 DTSTAMP:20161228T040822Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/10-day-tantra-retreat- with-phillip-hedrick-2/ SUMMARY:10-Day Tantra Retreat with Phillip Hedrick DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Mindfulness Meditation Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E.\, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E.\, Palme tto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mindfulness Me ditation Retreat Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-95@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20171103 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20171106 DTSTAMP:20161228T040931Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/live-welldie-well-retr eat-with-michael-gregory-co/ SUMMARY:Live Well/Die Well Retreat with Michael Gregory - CO DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-96@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20171117 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20171120 DTSTAMP:20171117T080733Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/graceful-exits-the-art -of-dying-michael-gregory/ SUMMARY:The Art of Dying: Graceful Exits\, with Michael Gregory - FL DESCRIPTION:Reserve your space using the form at right ->\;\n"The Art of Dying: Graceful Exits Retreat\, by Donation Only"\, is an essential medita tive instruction for attaining both Awakening as well as to discover how t o consciously manifest future lives instead of having the process powerles sly forced upon you by previous causes and conditions.\n\nMichael will pri marily draw from a commonly utilized classic 17th Buddhist yogic text on t he dying process although we will also discuss a wide range of other tradi tions and beliefs to explore the stages we all go through when we die\, wh ich are also the same stages we experience in life when we go to sleep\, a nd enter into deep meditative and hypnotic states. Michael will also draw from his experience as a Hospice Director and the hundreds of people he ha s attended in their final days....\n\nThe stages will be described so vivi dly that the meditator will practice the process of traveling deeper into the mind at death on the ultimate journey of transformation. In this way\, you will be instructed in how to prepare for that time and\, in doing so\ , how to enrich our time on earth\, die without fear or anxiety\, and infl uence the stage between this life and the next so that we may gain the bes t possible incarnation.\n\nAs always\, the ultimate goal is to advance alo ng the Path to Enlightenment.\n\nIf you would like to reserve your spot fo r the retreat or have any questions about the retreat please email davitam oodley@gmail.com or text at 831 234 5735 for a quick response\n\nPlease br ing your own cushions and blankets. A writing journal and pen. Water and l ight healthy snacks.\n\nAll retreats and classes are offered by generosity only\, which means there is no prescribed fee and is based according to y our means and conscience. This made possible by the sustained membership o f our Mindfulness Meditation Centers community members.\n\nThe retreat wil l be taught by Michael Gregory (Ven. Choke Dhakpa) Director of Mindfulness Meditation Centers and Mindfulness Teacher of 20 years to thousands of st udents across the world. Michael’s direct and often humorous teaching st yle is powerful\, insightful and makes ancient buddhist teachings crystal clear and accessible to a western audience.\nReserve your space using the form at right. CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Mindfulness Meditation Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E.\, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E.\, Palme tto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mindfulness Me ditation Retreat Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-98@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171209T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171209T160000 DTSTAMP:20171206T071223Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/mindfulness-retreat-co / SUMMARY:Day of Mindfulness - CO DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, Dec. 9th for a one-day silent meditation ret reat. Calm the mind during this busy holiday season.\n\nAll are welcome! B eginners to advanced Practictioners.\n\nLocation: The Willow Ranch Clubhou se 8659 West Berry Ave. Denver/Littleton. The immediate cross street is C restline which intersects with Wadsworth.\nTime: 9am - 4pm\n\nBring: a me ditation cushion (we will have some as well as chairs) water bottle\, vege tarian appetizer or meal to share and blanket or shawl.\nContact: Margie - margieahern@gmail.com - (303) 523-9941\n\nAs with all MMC programs\, this course is offered by generosity only. That means there is no fee\; this i s available due to the sustained membership of the larger MMC community. I f you would like to donate to support the community and this retreat\, ple ase feel free to use the form at right ->\; CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Willow Ranch Clubhouse\, 8659 West Berry Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, Unit ed States GEO:39.6165074;-105.09541810000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8659 West Berry Ave.\, Denv er\, CO\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Willow Ranch Clubhouse: geo:39.6165074,-105.09541810000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-102@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171210T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171210T160000 DTSTAMP:20171122T045335Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/a-day-of-mindfulness-w ith-gwen-hanner/ SUMMARY:A Day of Mindfulness with Gwen Hanner DESCRIPTION:A Day of Mindfulness\n\nTeacher:  Gwen Hanner\n\n• Registrat ion at 9:30 am\n\n• Retreat starts promptly at 10am and ends at 4pm.\n\n • Bring a vegetarian lunch\, filtered water is provided.\n\n• Bring a blanket and a bolster or a large pillow or blanket that can be used as a b olster for yoga.\n\nA Day of Mindfulness will involve a Dharma teaching\, sitting and walking meditation\, silent meditation\, and restorative yoga with a relaxing\, somatic meditation. This retreat is an opportunity to de epen your practice in silent mindfulness meditation and stillness. There w ill also be time for questions and answers\, a silent lunch\, and some int rospective time. Participants are requested to please respect and apprecia te Noble Silence during the duration of the formal activities of the day. An opportunity for sharing and mindful conversation will be provided towar ds the end of the day.\n\nWe ask that you plan to remain for the entire da y. This event is by generosity only to Mindfulness Meditation Centers. You r generosity is for the support of our Retreat Center and is gratefully ac cepted and encouraged. You may go to the contribution button on the MMC pa ge or provide dana while at the retreat.\n\n• To register please call Gw en at 813-760-0462.\n\n CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Mindfulness Meditation Retreat Center\, 4310 61st St E\, Palmetto\ , FL\, 34221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st St E\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mindfulness Meditat ion Retreat Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-99@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20171226 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180105 DTSTAMP:20171209T015904Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/10-day-vipassana-retre at-with-phillip-hedrick-fl/ SUMMARY:10-Day Vipassana Retreat with Phillip Hedrick - FL DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Mindfulness Meditation Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E.\, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E.\, Palme tto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mindfulness Me ditation Retreat Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-120@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180119 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180122 DTSTAMP:20180116T060148Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/advice-from-a-yogi-fl- led-by-michael-gregory/ SUMMARY:CANCELED: Advice from a Yogi - FL - Led by Michael Gregory DESCRIPTION:This retreat has been canceled. CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Mindfulness Meditation Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E.\, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E.\, Palme tto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mindfulness Me ditation Retreat Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-103@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180202 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180205 DTSTAMP:20180205T060417Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/the-essence-of-buddhis m-with-michael-gregory/ SUMMARY:The Essence of Buddhism with Michael Gregory - FL DESCRIPTION:To register\, please fill in the form to the right ->\;\n\nA clear and concise explanation of the teachings\, meditations and philosoph ies of the three main\nschools of Buddhism: Theravada\, Mahayana\, and Tan tra.\n\nThis comprehensive guide to the Buddhist path is as accessible as it is complete. Michael will break\nthe teachings down conveniently into t he three traditional “vehicles\,” while never letting us forget the\ne ssential point of all—the Dharma is nothing other than insight into the mind and heart.\n\nAlong the way\, his teachings will provide a vivid\, li ving definition of fundamental Buddhist concepts such\nas compassion\, emp tiness\, and Buddha-nature while answering common questions such as:\n\n Why does Buddhism teach that there is “no self”?\n Are Buddhist teach ings pessimistic?\n Does Buddhism encourage social passivity?\n What is the role of sex in Buddhist tantra?\n Why is it said that samsara is nirv ana?\n Does it take countless lifetimes to attain enlightenment\, or can it be achieved in this very life?\n\nThe weekend will be interspersed with fundamental meditation practices from all lineages. There will be much ti me reserved for further answering of any questions that may arise for part icipants. All are welcome.\n\nRetreat begins at 4:30pm Friday\, Feb 2\n\nT o register\, please fill in the form to the right ->\; CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Florida Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E. \, Palmetto\, FL\, 34 221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E. \, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Florida Retre at Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-104@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180223 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180226 DTSTAMP:20180223T065833Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/the-essence-of-buddhis m-with-michael-gregory-co/ SUMMARY:The Essence of Buddhism with Michael Gregory - CO DESCRIPTION:To register\, please fill in the form to the right ->\;\n\nLo cation and Directions\, see below.\n\nA clear and concise explanation of t he teachings\, meditations and philosophies of the three main\nschools of Buddhism: Theravada\, Mahayana\, and Tantra.\n\nThis comprehensive guide t o the Buddhist path is as accessible as it is complete. Michael will break \nthe teachings down conveniently into the three traditional “vehicles\, ” while never letting us forget the\nessential point of all—the Dharma is nothing other than insight into the mind and heart.\n\nAlong the way\, his teachings will provide a vivid\, living definition of fundamental Bud dhist concepts such\nas compassion\, emptiness\, and Buddha-nature while a nswering common questions such as:\n\n Why does Buddhism teach that there is “no self”?\n Are Buddhist teachings pessimistic?\n Does Buddhism encourage social passivity?\n What is the role of sex in Buddhist tantra ?\n Why is it said that samsara is nirvana?\n Does it take countless lif etimes to attain enlightenment\, or can it be achieved in this very life?\ n\nThe weekend will be interspersed with fundamental meditation practices from all lineages. There will be much time reserved for further answering of any questions that may arise for participants. All are welcome.\n\nRetr eat begins at 4:30pm Friday.\n\nTo register\, please fill in the form to t he right ->\;\n\nDirections and Location\n\n8695 W. Berry Ave\, Denver C O 80123\n\nFrom 6th Avenue east\, exit Wadsworth and continue south. Same with 285 east. From 285 west\, either continue to Wadsworth or take C-470 south to Bowles. The community room (it's more community room than clubhou se) is right at Berry Ave.  Guest parking is available but limited.  The re is plenty of street parking on Crestline. The community room is accessi ble from the street\, so you actually don't need a gate code.\n\nStarting time.\n\nThis retreat starts at 4:30 on Friday night\, set up time is at 3:30-4:00\, so please try and arrive in time to get situated. The weather could be iffy\, so it might be a good idea to plan in extra travel time.\ n\nWhat to Bring.\n\nPlease remember to bring along your own mat and cushi on to sit on. We will have some mats/cushions and chairs available as well .\n\nThe weather could be cold and wintery\, or warm\, so dressing in laye rs is a good idea.  A shawl or blanket might be useful for classes and me ditation sessions. Plan to bring along a pen and paper for taking notes\ , and a water bottle is nice to have too.\n\nWeek-end Schedule.\n\nThe sc hedule is attached to this email\, and will be posted at the retreat too.\ n\nThose attending via Zoom\n\nPlease email me with your phone number so w e can to do a group text with session start times.\n\nMeal Organizing\n\nW e do our retreats potluck style\, there’s a fridge\, stove and oven and a set up area for food and coffee. Ideas could be green salads\, pasta or grain salads\, veggie trays with humus or dip\, cheese &\; crackers\, s oups in crock pots etc. Think of things that don’t need fussing over or a lot of clean up\, but can be put away in a fridge and served in their or iginal containers. Right now there’s about 39 people signed up\, you can use that as a starting point\, but its also a changing number! If you mak e something to serve 10-12 thats plenty\, since we have so many people con tributing.  In our efforts to be green\, please bring along your own plat e/bowl/eating utensils\, and if you have any extra’s it will help the fo lks that are flying in for the retreat.  The retreats are vegetarian\, c heese and eggs are OK...vegan is a great option too.  It’s helpful to write the ingredients on a small piece of paper and place by your dish. If you are flying in\, please don't worry about  preparing or bringing food \, however if you would like to contribute\, something easy like a snack i s fine. Below is the meal plan.\n\nDenver-Friday Dinner\n\nEvergreen-Satur day Dinner\n\nSummit\, Vail\, Roaring Fork- Breakfast and Snacks\n\nSleep ing Arrangements\n\nI will send out a separate email with the sleeping acc ommodations if you requested staying with a sangha member.\n\nIf anyone ha s questions\, please email me before the retreat\, and I will be happy to help.\n\nPeace\, Avtar CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-131@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T160000 DTSTAMP:20180207T185852Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/a-day-of-mindfulness-2 0180310/ SUMMARY:A Day of Mindfulness DESCRIPTION:A Day of Mindfulness\n\nTeacher:  Hannah Wilcox\n\n• Registr ation at 9:30 am\n\n• Retreat starts promptly at 10am and ends at 4pm.\n \n• Bring a vegetarian lunch\, filtered water is provided.\n\n• Bring a text or email you'd like to mindfully explore.\n\nA Day of Mindfulness w ill involve a Dharma teaching\, sitting and walking meditation\, silent me ditation\, and gentle exploration of our relationship with words. Particip ants are requested to please respect and appreciate Noble Silence during t he duration of the formal activities of the day.\n\nThis event is by gener osity only to Mindfulness Meditation Centers. Your generosity is for the s upport of our Retreat Center and is gratefully accepted and encouraged. Yo u may go to the contribution button on the MMC page or provide dana while at the retreat.\n\n• To register please call or text Hannah at 303-829-9 086.\n\n CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Mindfulness Meditation Retreat Center\, 4310 61st St E\, Palmetto\ , FL\, 34221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st St E\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mindfulness Meditat ion Retreat Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-105@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180316 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180326 DTSTAMP:20180216T055556Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/waking-within-the-drea m-dream-yoga/ SUMMARY:10 Day Dream Yoga and Lucid Dreaming Retreat with Michael Gregory DESCRIPTION:10-Day Dream Yoga and Lucid Dreaming Retreat with Michael Grego ry\nMarch 16 - 25 2018\nAttend Online or In-Person by Donation/ Generosity Only\nTo register\, use the form at right (bottom of page on mobile brows ers).\n\nDuring this transformational 10 day retreat you will learn how to lucid dream and will deepen your understanding of the dream state and the nature of perceived reality. The ancient traditions of dream yoga and the modern scientific research\, techniques\, and technologies of lucid dream practice will be introduced in a powerful and practical way.\n\nThis expe riential retreat will be lead by Michael Gregory. Michael is a former Budd hist Monk and Director of Mindfulness Meditation Centers and a leading tea cher in the field. The book that will be used in this retreat is by leadin g expert in Lucid Dreaming\, Stephen LaBerge\, Phd.\n\nThe Art and Science Lucid Dreaming is that of awakening in a dream within a dream. Once you h ave cultivated the art of lucid dreaming — the exceptional\, potentially liberating state of consciousness in which you know you are dreaming is a wakened. That knowledge transforms the mundane world into the extraordinar y\, and dreams into a vehicle for the exploration of very nature of realit y.\n\nBuilding upon ancient teachings\, recent scientific research has dev eloped new techniques and technology making lucid dreaming more accessible than ever before.\n\nIn this retreat\, you will learn how to intentionall y create your experience of reality. To utilize the power of  lucidity an d  guide your dreams with wisdom using them for personal transformation a nd spiritual awakening.\nTopics in this Retreat Include:\n????The Science of Lucid Dreaming\n\n???? How perceived reality and the phenomenal world are considered to be ultimately "unreal" - an "illusion”\n\n???? The Bu ddhist philosophy of the similarity and non dual nature of the dream that is life and regular nightly dreams\n\n???? How\, through Dream Yoga\, liv ing may become the dream and the dream may become the living.\n\n???? Eas tern and Western techniques of entering into lucid dreaming\n\n???? The i mportance of understanding how we project our worlds through 8th conscious ness\n\n???? Mind beyond body experiences\n\n????  Mahamudra\, Dzogchen and how Dream Yoga can mastery assists in the complete realization of empt iness.\n\nStephen LaBerge's\, Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming\, is a required text\, as well as a journal.\nLodging and Meals:\nMeals are vege tarian and there are vegan and gluten free options.\n\nMealtimes are gener ally as follows:\n\n Breakfast 7:30 – 8:30 am\n Lunch 12:30 – 1:30 p m\n Afternoon Tea and Snacks 4 – 4:30 pm\n Dinner 6:30 – 7:30 pm\n\n We have a number of simple and elegant lodging options. We have retreat ca bins with a bed\, desk and chair and outside shower. We also have shared a nd single rooms in the Meditation Center with a bed\, chair and desk and i ndoor bathroom with a shower and tub. Accommodations are limited so please register ahead to ensure you have your space in the retreat.\n\nThe Medit ation Center is on 5 acres of undisturbed land with a beautiful lake and a wide variety of bird life. This retreat takes place at the beautiful Mind fulness Meditation Center in Florida just 20 minutes away from Sarasota an d 30 minutes away from Tampa.\nOnline Attendance:\nThis retreat will also be offered online through our Virtual Classroom Zoom. Simply download the Free App on your Phone or Computer that allows you to fully interact with the retreat and teacher and attend from the comfort of your home.\nCost:\n This retreat is offered by Donation/ Generosity only which means there is no prescribed cost for this retreat and we ask each person to donate accor ding to their means and conscience. Mindfulness Meditation Centers is comp letely supported by the generosity of its members and we ask that each att endee consider their personal generosity\, the costs involved in holding t his retreat and the meaning of these teachings when donating to attend thi s retreat.\n\nTo attend in Online or In-Person please email Jenny Laws at  jennylaws97@gmail.com\, or register using the form at right (bottom of t his page on mobile browsers). CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Mindfulness Meditation Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E.\, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E.\, Palme tto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mindfulness Me ditation Retreat Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-106@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180406 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180409 DTSTAMP:20180223T062419Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/how-a-buddha-thinks-sp eaks-and-acts-with-phillip-hedrick-fl/ SUMMARY:How A Buddha Thinks\, Speaks And Acts\; Led by Phillip Hedrick - FL DESCRIPTION:To register for this retreat\, please fill out the form to the right ->\;\n                   THE ILLUSTRIOUS DOCTRINE\nHOW D OES A BUDDHA THINK\, SPEAK\, AND ACT?\nIn order to understand how a Buddha thinks\, speaks and acts\, one needs to understand the basis of the natur e of a Buddha. While the true nature of a Buddha is in every sentient bein g\, it remains as a potential\, for each being\, because it is disguised b y a false view of reality. \nA Buddha thinks\, speaks\, and acts based on a pure view of reality. When it is revealed\, by removing all disguises\, a true view of reality becomes the basis of Buddha thought\, speech and ac tion.\nTo understand this true reality\, one needs to understand\, the fou ndation of this pure view. This understanding is grounded in two main foun dations of practice: The Ten Great Vows\, and The Illustrious Doctrine\, o f the six Perfections of the Bodhisattva. \nThe Buddha is one who realizes that this “Illustrious Doctrine” is not one thing and the embracer of the “Illustrious Doctrine” is something else. The embracer of the “ Illustrious Doctrine” is himself or herself the Illustrious Doctrine. Ne ither is he different from the Perfections\, nor are those different than the embracer of the “Illustrious Doctrine”. \n“Lord\, that embracer of the the Illustrious Doctrine is himself or herself the Perfections.”\ nJoin me for a Dharma journey\, of the past\, present \, and future. \nPre sented with love\,   P CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Mindfulness Meditation Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E.\, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E.\, Palme tto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mindfulness Me ditation Retreat Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-123@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180407 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180408 DTSTAMP:20180406T055552Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/tonglen-the-heart-of-c ompassion-san-diego/ SUMMARY:Tonglen: The Heart of Compassion - San Diego DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-122@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180408 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180409 DTSTAMP:20180408T231745Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/tonglen-the-heart-of-c ompassion-los-angeles/ SUMMARY:Tonglen: The Heart of Compassion - Los Angeles DESCRIPTION:More information to come! CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-107@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180427T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180429T040000 DTSTAMP:20180405T020515Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/how-a-buddha-thinks-sp eaks-and-acts-led-by-phillip-hedrick-co/ SUMMARY:How A Buddha Thinks\, Speaks and Acts\; Led by Phillip Hedrick - CO DESCRIPTION:To register for this retreat\, please fill out the form to the right ->\;\nTHE ILLUSTRIOUS DOCTRINE\nHOW DOES A BUDDHA THINK\, SPEAK\, AND ACT?\nIn order to understand how a Buddha thinks\, speaks and acts\, o ne needs to understand the basis of the nature of a Buddha. While the true nature of a Buddha is in every sentient being\, it remains as a potential \, for each being\, because it is disguised by a false view of reality.\nA Buddha thinks\, speaks\, and acts based on a pure view of reality. When i t is revealed\, by removing all disguises\, a true view of reality becomes the basis of Buddha thought\, speech and action.\nTo understand this true reality\, one needs to understand\, the foundation of this pure view. Thi s understanding is grounded in two main foundations of practice: The Ten G reat Vows\, and The Illustrious Doctrine\, of the six Perfections of the B odhisattva.\nThe Buddha is one who realizes that this “Illustrious Doctr ine” is not one thing and the embracer of the “Illustrious Doctrine” is something else. The embracer of the “Illustrious Doctrine” is hims elf or herself the Illustrious Doctrine. Neither is he different from the Perfections\, nor are those different than the embracer of the “Illustri ous Doctrine”.\n“Lord\, that embracer of the the Illustrious Doctrine is himself or herself the Perfections.”\nJoin me for a Dharma journey\, of the past\, present \, and future.\nPresented with love\,   P CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-124@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver;VALUE=DATE:20180509 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver;VALUE=DATE:20180511 DTSTAMP:20180423T042917Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/tonglen-the-heart-of-c ompassion-aspen-co/ SUMMARY:Breaking Open the Armor of the Heart - Aspen\, CO DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Aspen Chapel\, 77 Meadowood Dr.\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United Stat es GEO:39.1939788;-106.84093559999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=77 Meadowood Dr.\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Aspen Chapel:geo:39. 1939788,-106.84093559999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-108@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180518 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180617 DTSTAMP:20180503T042615Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/a-fearless-presence-re alizing-the-nature-of-mind-led-by-michael-gregory-fl/ SUMMARY:Recognizing and Resting in The Natural State of Mind: Annual 30 Day Silent Retreat with Michael Gregory - FL DESCRIPTION:To register for this retreat\, please fill in the form to right ->\;\n\nRecognizing and Resting in The Natural State of Mind: Annual 30 Day Silent Retreat with Michael Gregory\n\nMay 18 - June 16 2018.\n\nAtte nd online or in person by donation only\n\nDuring this transformational re treat you will face yourself again and again in silence and go beneath the self-deception. Discover that far from being plagued by a busy mind or pe rhaps believing that you are more than slightly neurotic - that you are in fact in your essence highly functional\, awake\, caring and beautiful.\n\ nThis experiential retreat will be led by Michael Gregory. Michael is a fo rmer Buddhist Monk and Director of Mindfulness Meditation Centers and a le ading teacher in the field.\n\nYou will be guided through specific instruc tions for experiencing the inner sanctum of your mind and unveiling your t rue nature.\nStep-by-step meditation and topics include:\n💠 Practicing forgiveness that is based in wisdom\n\n💠 An in depth understanding of l oving kindness and how to practice it\n\n💠Practicing wise compassion an d freeing ourselves from the pitfalls of Codependency and Tyrannical Compa ssion\n\n💠 Recognizing and being grateful for your precious human life\ n\n💠 Meditations on dying and impermanence and to learn the Art of Dyin g and “how never to die”\n\n💠 Coming to terms with being 100% respo nsible for our projections of reality by understanding the nature of mind and karma\n\n💠 Gaining insight into unsatisfactory nature of everyday l ife and how to transform our relationship to ordinary existence.\n\nAs the retreat progresses instructions will be given:\n\n💠 How to practice de ep and meaningful mindfulness\n\n💠 Concentration and absorption practic es culminating with powerful healing insights into the nature of fractured egoistic identity and moving beyond and merging into the direct indescrib able experience of the non-dual union of awareness with all things.\nAtten dance:\nThis is an in-depth and profoundly life-altering meditation retrea t - sufficient background and stable mental health are required. To see if this is the right retreat offering for you contact Jenny Laws using our C ontact Form\n\nTo attend email please\nLodging and Meals:\nMeals are veget arian and there are vegan and gluten free options.\n\nMealtimes are genera lly as follows:\n\nBreakfast 7:30 – 8:30 am\nLunch 12:30 – 1:30 pm\nAf ternoon Tea and Snacks 4 – 4:30 pm\nDinner 6:30 – 7:30 pm\n\nWe have a number of simple and elegant lodging options. We have retreat cabins with a bed\, desk and chair and outside shower. We also have shared and single rooms in the Meditation Center with a bed\, chair and desk and indoor bat hroom with a shower and tub. Accommodations are limited so please register ahead to ensure you have your space in the retreat.\n\nThe Meditation Cen ter is on 5 acres of undisturbed land with a beautiful lake and a wide var iety of bird life. This retreat takes place at the beautiful Mindfulness M editation Center in Florida just 20 minutes away from Sarasota and 30 minu tes away from Tampa.\nOnline Attendance:\nThis retreat will also be offere d online through our Virtual Classroom Zoom. Simply download the Free App on your Phone or Computer that allows you to fully interact with the retre at and teacher and attend from the comfort of your home.\n\nPlease confirm your attendance with Jenny Laws at jennylaws97@gmail.com\nCost:\nThis ret reat is offered by Donation/ Generosity only which means there is no presc ribed cost for this retreat and we ask each person to donate according to their means and conscience. Mindfulness Meditation Centers is completely s upported by the generosity of its members and we ask that each attendee co nsider their personal generosity\, the costs involved in holding this retr eat and the meaning of these teachings when donating to attend this retrea t.\nThe Retreat Container:\nWe create a container of sanctity in this retr eat to ensure a space is created for these beautiful practices to unfold.\ n\nThere will also be a one hour question and answer period offered on mos t days. No telephone \, internet contact\, music or outside reading materi als are permitted. Alcohol\, illicit drugs and sexual contact are also pro hibited to maintain the sanctity and wholesomeness of this profound inner exploration. CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Mindfulness Meditation Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E.\, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E.\, Palme tto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mindfulness Me ditation Retreat Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-109@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver;VALUE=DATE:20180713 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver;VALUE=DATE:20180716 DTSTAMP:20180509T055221Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/the-seminal-teachings- of-the-buddha-the-four-foundations-of-mindfulness-co/ SUMMARY:The Seminal Teachings of the Buddha: The Four Foundations of Mindfu lness - CO DESCRIPTION:To register\, please complete the form to the right ->\; CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-110@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180727 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180730 DTSTAMP:20180613T060708Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/the-seminal-teachings- of-the-buddha-the-four-foundations-of-mindfulness-fl/ SUMMARY:The Seminal Teachings of the Buddha: The Four Foundations of Mindfu lness - FL DESCRIPTION:To register for this retreat\, please fill out the form to the right (bottom of page for mobile browsers) ->\;\nSeminal Teachings of th e Buddha—Foundational Series Retreat\nRetreat One: Dharma and the Secret s of Life with Phillip Hedrick\, Senior Dharma Instructor for Mindfulness Meditation Centers\nJuly 27-29\, 2018\, Palmetto Retreat Center\nDhamma ha s four aspects:\n\n• Nature itself\n• The law of Nature\n• The dutie s that must be performed according to that law\n• The fruits or benefits that arise from the performance of that duty\n\nThe practice of Dhamma is to investigate these truths within ourselves. Each of us has various natu res compound- ed into a body\, into a being. There is a natural law that c ontrols these natures. According to these laws there are also duties that must be performed correctly. Lastly\, there are the results of this activi ty\; when done correctly they result in well-being\, tranquility\, and eas e.\n\nIf performed incorrectly however\, the result is dukkha: pain\, uns atisfactoriness\, anguish\, frustration\, suffering. When we have fully in vestigated these four meanings of nature\, we will see that all life consi sts of these four aspects.\n\nAnapannasati-bhavana: this is the complete practice of taking each one of these truths\, or realities\, of nature and observing\, investigating\, and scrutinizing it in the mind with every in halation and exhalation. Thus\, mindfulness of breathing allows us to cont emplate any important natural truth while breathing in and out.\n\nThere a re four proper objects of contemplation:\n\n• Secrets of Kaya - body\n • Secrets of Vedana - feelings\n• Secrets of Citta - mind\n• Secrets of Dhamma - self and objects\n\nThese must be contemplated in this order\ , so our first study will be the first stage or examination of kaya - (bre ath-body and flesh-body).\n\nThis will be done with love\, kindness\, and compassion for ourselves and all beings. Please join us for this amazing j ourney into the Secrets of Life.\n\nEnrollment for all retreatants is open to all. Space is limited and you must sign up to ensure your participatio n.You may sign up for the Dharma and the Secrets of Life: Retreat ONE\, by filling out the Dhana form on this page.\n\nPayment for retreats is on a donation only basis.Your generosity is critically important\, and enables MMC to continue its mission to provide teachings and support for our teach ers and the necessary technology for the distribution of the dharma. CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-111@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180810 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180813 DTSTAMP:20180702T031753Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/wise-heart-transformin g-your-relationship-to-emotional-pain-co/ SUMMARY:Wise Heart: Transforming Your Relationship To Emotional Pain - CO DESCRIPTION:Seminal Teachings of the Buddha—Foundational Series Retreat\n Retreat Two: Mastering The Second Foundation of Mindfulness—Vedana–Sec rets Of Feelings\nwith Phillip Hedrick\, Senior Dharma Instructor for Mind fulness Meditation Centers August 10-12\, 2018 • Colorado Retreat Center \nNow we have begun our exploration of the first foundation of mindfulness \, secrets of kaya or flesh-body and breath-body\, we can introduce oursel ves to vedana - feelings. Feelings have the greatest power and influence o ver human beings\; indeed\, over all living things. We need to understand that the entire world\, of animals\, humans\, all living beings\, depend o n the vedana. All are under the power of feelings. This seems unbelievable but let’s look in more detail.\n\nOur entire species is forced by the v edana to do their bidding. When sukkha vedana (pleasant feeling tones) are present\, we try to increase these feelings. These feelings always pull t he mind in a certain direction and condition certain activities.\n\nDukkha vedana (unpleasant\, disagreeable feelings) affect the mind and influence life in the opposite direction\; the results are habitual responses. The mind struggles with these feelings\, turning them into dukkha.\n\nThe enti re world is under the command of these Vedana. Our minds are controlled by tanha (craving). Craving itself is first conditioned by feelings. Thus\, the vedana have the strongest and most powerful influence over our entire mind.\n\nIn order to learn to be happy and at ease it is especially import ant to understand the secrets of the vedana. Throughout this retreat we wi ll explore the mental conditions that create this power and how we can rem ove this habitual power and control our own happiness.\n\nThrough love and kindness for ourselves and all beings we will have the courage to directl y examine our feelings and come to understand their nature truths.\n\nThis will be done with love\, kindness\, and compassion for ourselves and all beings. Please join us for this amazing journey into the Secrets of Life.\ n\nTo register for this retreat\, please fill out the form to the right -& gt\; CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-127@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180822T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180822T200000 DTSTAMP:20180420T055835Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/freeing-the-mind-made- easy-aspen-2018/ SUMMARY:Freeing the Mind Made Easy - Aspen Evening Lecture DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Aspen Chapel\, 77 Meadowood Dr.\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United Stat es GEO:39.1939788;-106.84093559999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=77 Meadowood Dr.\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Aspen Chapel:geo:39. 1939788,-106.84093559999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-112@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180824 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180827 DTSTAMP:20211207T094402Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/wise-heart-transformin g-your-relationship-to-emotional-pain-fl/ SUMMARY:Wise Heart: Transforming Your Relationship To Emotional Pain - FL DESCRIPTION:Seminal Teachings of the Buddha—Foundational Series Retreat\n Retreat Two: Mastering The Second Foundation of Mindfulness—Vedana–Sec rets Of Feelings\nwith Phillip Hedrick\, Senior Dharma Instructor for Mind fulness Meditation Centers August 10-12\, 2018 • Colorado Retreat Center \nNow we have begun our exploration of the first foundation of mindfulness \, secrets of kaya or flesh-body and breath-body\, we can introduce oursel ves to vedana - feelings. Feelings have the greatest power and influence o ver human beings\; indeed\, over all living things. We need to understand that the entire world\, of animals\, humans\, all living beings\, depend o n the vedana. All are under the power of feelings. This seems unbelievable but let’s look in more detail.\n\nOur entire species is forced by the v edana to do their bidding. When sukkha vedana (pleasant feeling tones) are present\, we try to increase these feelings. These feelings always pull t he mind in a certain direction and condition certain activities.\n\nDukkha vedana (unpleasant\, disagreeable feelings) affect the mind and influence life in the opposite direction\; the results are habitual responses. The mind struggles with these feelings\, turning them into dukkha.\n\nThe enti re world is under the command of these Vedana. Our minds are controlled by tanha (craving). Craving itself is first conditioned by feelings. Thus\, the vedana have the strongest and most powerful influence over our entire mind.\n\nIn order to learn to be happy and at ease it is especially import ant to understand the secrets of the vedana. Throughout this retreat we wi ll explore the mental conditions that create this power and wholesalebud.c a. how we can remove this habitual power and control our own happiness \n \nThrough love and kindness for ourselves and all beings we will have the courage to directly examine our feelings and come to understand their natu re truths.\n\nThis will be done with love\, kindness\, and compassion for ourselves and all beings. Please join us for this amazing journey into the Secrets of Life.\n\nTo register for this retreat\, please fill out the fo rm to the right ->\; CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Mindfulness Meditation Retreat Center\, 4310 61st Street E.\, Palm etto\, FL\, 34221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st Street E.\, Palme tto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mindfulness Me ditation Retreat Center:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-128@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver;VALUE=DATE:20180824 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver;VALUE=DATE:20180827 DTSTAMP:20180808T030136Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/dzogchen-aspen-co-week end-retreat/ SUMMARY:Seeing Clearly\, Living Lightly - Aspen\, CO Weekend Retreat DESCRIPTION:Seeing Clearly\, Living Lightly - Cutting Thru our Mental Const ructs\nAug. 24-26\nFriday\, August 24 - 4-8PM\nRed Brick Dance Room\, Asp en\n\n110 E. Hallam St.\, West end of building.\nSaturday\, August 25 - 8A M-7PM\, Sunday\, August 26 - 8AM-Noon\nPitkin County Public Library\n\n120 North Mill Street\, Aspen\n\nConference Room CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-113@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180914 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180917 DTSTAMP:20180629T055746Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/mind-like-the-sky-led- by-phillip-hedrick-fl/ SUMMARY:Discovering the Secrets of Mind - Led by Phillip Hedrick - FL DESCRIPTION:Seminal Teachings of the Buddha—Foundational Series Retreat\n Retreat Three: Discovering the Secrets of Mind (Citta)\nwith Phillip Hedri ck\, Senior Dharma Instructor for Mindfulness Meditation Centers\nSeptembe r 28–30\, 2018\n—Colorado Retreat Center* —\nTo register for this re treat\, please fill out the form to the right ->\;\n\nFirst we practice to know the secrets of kaya. Second we practice to know the secrets of the vedana. Then\, after\nmastering the first two practices or stages\, we pr actice in order to know the secrets of the citta or mind. The\nmind is the director and leader of life. The mind leads\; the body is simply a tool t hat is led.\nTo master the mind we must understand it correctly. This requ ires a special study\, because what we call mind is\nvery subtle and compl ex\, also quite profound. Such a study is fully within our ability but req uires a learned ability\nto be well trained in sati\, or mindfulness\, thi s takes a special effort.\n\nIt is not possible to know the citta directly —that is\, we can not touch it or make direct contact with it. How-\neve r\, it is possible to know the citta\, through it’s thoughts. If we know thoughts we know mind. Like electricity\, we can not know the phenomena i n itself. Instead\, we know electricity through its properties: current\, voltage\,\npower and so on. So it is with citta.\n\nWe cannot directly exp erience it\, but we can experience its properties\, its various thoughts. We learn to ob-\nserve these different thoughts\; this is how we can disco ver the secrets of mind.\n\nTo know the secrets of your mind is to know th e secrets of all mind.\nJoin us while we voyage through the space and time we call mind.\nMay bodhichitta arise in all sentient beings\, may they kn ow the secrets of mind.\n\nThis will be done with love\, kindness\, and co mpassion for ourselves and all beings.\nPlease join us for this amazing jo urney into the Secrets of Life. CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-114@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20180928 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20181001 DTSTAMP:20180910T212336Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/mind-like-the-sky-led- by-phillip-hedrick-co/ SUMMARY:Discovering the Secrets of Mind - Led by Phillip Hedrick - CO DESCRIPTION:Seminal Teachings of the Buddha—Foundational Series Retreat\n Retreat Three: Discovering the Secrets of Mind (Citta)\nwith Phillip Hedri ck\, Senior Dharma Instructor for Mindfulness Meditation Centers\nSeptembe r 28–30\, 2018\n— Evergreen\, CO —\nTo register for this retreat\, p lease fill out the form to the right ->\;\n\nFirst we practice to know t he secrets of kaya. Second we practice to know the secrets of the vedana. Then\, after\nmastering the first two practices or stages\, we practice in order to know the secrets of the citta or mind. The\nmind is the director and leader of life. The mind leads\; the body is simply a tool that is le d.\nTo master the mind we must understand it correctly. This requires a sp ecial study\, because what we call mind is\nvery subtle and complex\, also quite profound. Such a study is fully within our ability but requires a l earned ability\nto be well trained in sati\, or mindfulness\, this takes a special effort.\n\nIt is not possible to know the citta directly—that i s\, we can not touch it or make direct contact with it. How-\never\, it is possible to know the citta\, through it’s thoughts. If we know thoughts we know mind. Like electricity\, we can not know the phenomena in itself. Instead\, we know electricity through its properties: current\, voltage\, \npower and so on. So it is with citta.\n\nWe cannot directly experience i t\, but we can experience its properties\, its various thoughts. We learn to ob-\nserve these different thoughts\; this is how we can discover the s ecrets of mind.\n\nTo know the secrets of your mind is to know the secrets of all mind.\nJoin us while we voyage through the space and time we call mind.\nMay bodhichitta arise in all sentient beings\, may they know the se crets of mind.\n\nThis will be done with love\, kindness\, and compassion for ourselves and all beings.\nPlease join us for this amazing journey int o the Secrets of Life. CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-115@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20181012 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20181022 DTSTAMP:20181011T042127Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/the-heart-of-the-buddh as-teaching-led-by-michael-gregory-fl/ SUMMARY:Dzogchen and Dependent Co-Arising - Led by Michael Gregory - FL DESCRIPTION:10-Day Meditation Retreat:\nDzogchen and Dependent Co-Arising\n Instructed by Michael Gregory\, former Buddhist Monk and\nExecutive Direct or of Mindfulness Meditation Centers\nPalmetto\, Florida Retreat Center— October 12-21\, 2018 • Starts Friday\, 4:30 PM\n\nThe Buddha taught the 4 Noble Truths which are\, 1) The Noble Truth of Suffering\, 2) The Noble Truth of the Cause of Suffering\, 3) The Noble Truth of the Cessation of S uffering\, 4) The Noble Truth of the Way to the Cessation of Suffering.\n\ nWe can experience these truths\, which lie at the heart of the Buddha’s teachings\, through direct experience. They can be viewed as 1) Diagnosis of an illness\, 2) Prognosis\, 3) Recovery\, 4) Medicine to cure the dise ase. The first two truths deal with the way things are\, the last two\, po int the way to the freedom from suffering.\n\nIn this retreat we will deep ly explore the Second Noble Truth\, The Noble Cause of Suffering.  The p rincipal teaching of Buddhism: Dependent Co-Arising\, as usually presented \, consists of 12 steps describing how ignorance leads through attachment\ , to suffering. Since suffering frequently leads to further ignorance when we try to escape from it by means other than cutting the roots of attachm ent\, the 12 steps become a circular chain or web\, tending to bind us eve r more tightly to the wheel of birth and death.\n\nThrough a lack of under standing of how things truly exist\, we create and re-create an independen t self entity called “me.” The totality of our life experience is view ed through this sense of self. Governing our conduct are various cravings arising for sense experiences\, for “being” or “becoming”rich\, fa mous\, loved\, respected\, desired\, etc. All our efforts are geared to av oiding unpleasant\, as we seek pleasant. These cravings are the root cause of suffering.\n\nJoin us for a very special offering in which the meditat or will be instructed in how to apply the most esteemed practice in Buddh ism to the intricacies of the Illusion (Maya) that is the appearance of th is world and the detailed mechanics of how to free ourselves from unnecess ary suffering\n\nLocated just outside of Sarasota\, Florida.\n\nThe cost i s by generosity–only for MMC members and includes meditation instruction by Michael Gregory\, vegetarian food and housing. There will also be a on e hour question and answer period offered on most days. No telephone\, int ernet contact\, music or outside reading materials are permitted. Alcohol\ , illicit drugs and sexual contact are also prohibited to maintain the san ctity and wholesomeness of this profound inner exploration.\nImportant Enr ollment Notes\nEnrollment for all retreatants is by permission of the inst ructor. Space is limited and you must sign up to ensure your participation . You may sign up for the 10-Day DCA meditation retreat by Contacting Us.  Attendance in Florida: Jenny Laws\, jennylaws97@gmail.com •Payment for retreats is on a donation-only basis. Your generosity is critically im portant\, and enables MMC to continue its mission to provide teachings and support for our teachers and the necessary technology for the distributio n of the dharma. CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-126@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE:20181027 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE:20181028 DTSTAMP:20180420T060052Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/the-essence-of-buddhis m-san-diego/ SUMMARY:The Essence of Buddhism - San Diego DESCRIPTION:To register for this event\, please fill in the form to the rig ht ->\;\n\nA clear and concise explanation of the teachings\, meditation s and philosophies of the three main schools of Buddhism: Theravada\, Maha yana\, and Tantra.\n\nThis comprehensive guide to the Buddhist path is as accessible as it is complete. Michael will break the teachings down conven iently into the three traditional “vehicles\,” while never letting us forget the essential point of all—the Dharma is nothing other than insig ht into the mind and heart.\n\nAlong the way\, his teachings will provide a vivid\, living definition of fundamental Buddhist concepts such as compa ssion\, emptiness\, and Buddha-nature while answering common questions suc h as:\n\n Why does Buddhism teach that there is “no self”?\n Are Bud dhist teachings pessimistic?\n Does Buddhism encourage social passivity?\ n What is the role of sex in Buddhist tantra?\n Why is it said that sams ara is nirvana?\n Does it take countless lifetimes to attain enlightenmen t\, or can it be achieved in this very life?\n\nThe weekend will be inters persed with fundamental meditation practices from all lineages. There will be much time reserved for further answering of any questions that may ari se for participants. All are welcome. CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-125@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE:20181028 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE:20181029 DTSTAMP:20180420T060248Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/the-essence-of-buddhis m-los-angeles/ SUMMARY:The Essence of Buddhism - Los Angeles DESCRIPTION:To register for this event\, please fill out the form to the ri ght ->\;\n\nA clear and concise explanation of the teachings\, meditatio ns and philosophies of the three main schools of Buddhism: Theravada\, Mah ayana\, and Tantra.\n\nThis comprehensive guide to the Buddhist path is as accessible as it is complete. Michael will break the teachings down conve niently into the three traditional “vehicles\,” while never letting us forget the essential point of all—the Dharma is nothing other than insi ght into the mind and heart.\n\nAlong the way\, his teachings will provide a vivid\, living definition of fundamental Buddhist concepts such as comp assion\, emptiness\, and Buddha-nature while answering common questions su ch as:\n\n Why does Buddhism teach that there is “no self”?\n Are Bu ddhist teachings pessimistic?\n Does Buddhism encourage social passivity? \n What is the role of sex in Buddhist tantra?\n Why is it said that sam sara is nirvana?\n Does it take countless lifetimes to attain enlightenme nt\, or can it be achieved in this very life?\n\nThe weekend will be inter spersed with fundamental meditation practices from all lineages. There wil l be much time reserved for further answering of any questions that may ar ise for participants. All are welcome. CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-116@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver;VALUE=DATE:20181102 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver;VALUE=DATE:20181105 DTSTAMP:20181007T012447Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/cutting-through-the-il lusion-led-by-michael-gregory-co/ SUMMARY:Retreat Four: The Value of Our Innate Nature - Led by Michael Grego ry - CO DESCRIPTION:To register for this retreat\, please fill out the form to the right ->\;\n\n CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-133@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20181116 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20181119 DTSTAMP:20181101T230144Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/seminal-teachings-of-t he-buddha-retreat-four-the-value-of-our-innate-nature/ SUMMARY:Seminal Teachings of the Buddha - Retreat Four: The Value of Our In nate Nature DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat LOCATION:Palmetto Retreat Center\, 4310 61st St E\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States GEO:27.567755;-82.520553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4310 61st St E\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Palmetto Retreat Ce nter:geo:27.567755,-82.520553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-134@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181208T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181208T153000 DTSTAMP:20181119T174803Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/day-of-mindfulness-wit h-rhona-post/ SUMMARY:Day of Mindfulness with Rhona Post DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-129@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE:20181215 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE:20181216 DTSTAMP:20180420T061041Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/the-highest-instructio n-pointing-out-the-nature-of-mind-san-diego/ SUMMARY:The Highest Instruction: Pointing out the Nature of Mind - San Dieg o DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-130@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE:20181216 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE:20181217 DTSTAMP:20180420T061200Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/the-highest-instructio n-pointing-out-the-nature-of-mind-los-angeles/ SUMMARY:The Highest Instruction: Pointing out the Nature of Mind - Los Ange les DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-118@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181226T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190104T130000 DTSTAMP:20180903T053637Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/discovering-your-pure- elegant-nature-vipassana-meditation-led-by-michael-gregory-fl/ SUMMARY:Discovering Your Pure Elegant Nature: Vipassana Meditation - Led by Michael Gregory - FL DESCRIPTION:To register for this retreat\, please fill out the form to the right ->\; CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-135@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200808T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200808T150000 DTSTAMP:20200727T121632Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/poetry-practice-of-sac red-speech-with-rose-costello/ SUMMARY:POETRY - PRACTICE OF SACRED SPEECH with Rose Costello DESCRIPTION:POETRY - PRACTICE OF SACRED SPEECH\nSecond in an Occasional Ser ies\nTeacher:  Rose Costello\nSaturday August 8\, 2020\n9 am -3 pm MT (Mo untain Time)\nOffered via Zoom Only\n\n“The dreamcrossed twilight betwee n birth and death…”\nfrom Ash Wednesday\, by T S Eliot\n \;\nPleas e join us for a workshopping retreat as we develop a closer\, \nmore intim ate relationship with the mind of image\, which is imagination. \nWhich ca n also be called sambhogakaya\, rolpa\, natural expression\, sacred speech .\nIMAGE - response to image\n\nIMAGE - allowing space for image to rise\n \nIMAGE - the energy of natural speech\n\nIMAGE - the dynamic movement fro m formless to form\n\n \;\n\nWe will begin the day with meditation\, a place of concentrated attention\, where we can meet the mind of image.\n\ nWe’ll listen to some poems\, look at the images to be found there\, and feel our response to them. The mind that responds to imagery is the same mind that gives rise to it.\n\nWe’ll do some exercises that ask for imag es to surface. We’ll spend time with what shows itself. We’ll see if a poem results!\n\n \;\n\nRegistration:\n\n \;\n\nThis retreat is o pen to all and offered by donation only. Please register below.\n\nYour ge nerosity is critically important and enables MMC to continue its mission t o provide teachings\,\n\nsupport for our teachers\, and the necessary tech nology for the spread of the dharma.\n\n \n\n \nmindfulnessmeditationcen ters.com\n[give_form id="20612"] CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-136@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART:20210409T160000Z DTEND:20210411T120000Z DTSTAMP:20210317T064823Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/the-buddhas-teaching-o n-immediate-awakening-michael-gregory/ SUMMARY:The Buddha’s Teaching on Immediate Awakening - Michael Gregory DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness of Realization:\nThe Buddha’s Teaching on Immedia te Awakening \nLed by Michael Gregory\nApril 9th to April 11th\n--Zoom On ly Weekend Retreat--\n\n\n \;\n\nIt is by being fully present with dis passionate mindfulness that we are able to truly see our attachments. In t his brief teaching\, the Buddha taught the yogi Bahiya to put aside all vi ews of self arising from confused and deluded thoughts based on clinging a nd craving.\n\nTo truly understand any problem\, the problem must be obser ved clearly\, without discriminating thought and without a view of self at tached to what is observed. This includes the immediate and mundane proble ms of the ever-changing physical world\, and the individual and immediate problem of the distraction of stress and unhappiness.\n\nIn Dharma practic e\, as dispassionate mindfulness develops\, the distraction of the physica l world and the distraction of our own individual stress and unhappiness i s understood as the same distraction. The ego-personalities’ need for th e people and events of the phenomenal world to be different than they appe ar to be is the distraction of stress. It is the distraction of stress tha t leads to mindlessness and maintains stress and unhappiness\, and the con fusion of the ego-personality.\n\nThrough knowledge developed through whol e-hearted engagement with the Dhamma the distraction of the world is overc ome\, stress and unhappiness are abandoned\, and lasting peace and happine ss prevails.\n\nThe yogic adept Bahiya was right to understand the immedia cy of needing to awaken through Dharma. No one can know when sickness\, ag ing and death will arise and this is why the Buddha gave these final instr uctions moments before he himself passed:\n\n“Impermanence and dissoluti on are relentless. Strive diligently for your own salvation.”\n\n~The Ba hiya Sutra\n\nBAHIYA SUTTA\n\nUDANA 1.12\n\nBahiya was revered in his comm unity as a person of great understanding. One day in seclusion Bahiya ente rtained the idea of whether he was an Arahant\, an enlightened being\, or was he lacking in some key understanding.\n\nIn meditation\, a female deva told him that he was not yet an Arahant. In fact\, his current practice d id not have the qualities that could give rise to enlightenment. (the deva is metaphor for Bahiya’s own heightened awareness) He asked the deva (i nsight arose within him) if there was one in the world who knew the way to enlightenment.\n\nThe deva told Bahiya of the Arahant\, a rightly self-aw akened one who teaches his Dhamma. The Buddha was in Savatthi at the time. Bahiya immediately left to find the Buddha and learn the Dhamma.\n\nHe ca me upon a group of monks and asked if they knew where to find the Buddha. The monks told Bahiya that the Buddha was on his alms round. Bahiya went i nto town and came upon the Buddha. Bahiya feared impermanence and uncertai nty and was concerned that he or the Buddha may die before he\, Bahiya\, r eceived the Dhamma.\n\nThe Buddha was serene\, at peace. Bahiya placed him self at the Buddha’s feet and asked: “Teach me the Dhamma Awakened one . Teach me the Dhamma for my long-term welfare and lasting happiness.”\n \nThe Buddha replied\, “This is not the time\, Bahiya\, I am on my alms round.”\n\nBahiya pleaded “Awakened one\, no one can know for sure the dangers there may be for you or for me. Teach me the Dhamma for my long-t erm welfare and lasting happiness.”\n\nA second time the Buddha responde d\, “This is not the time\, Bahiya\, I am on my alms round.” Again Bah iya pleaded “Awakened one\, no one can know for sure the dangers there m ay be for you or for me. Teach me the Dhamma for my long-term welfare and lasting happiness.” Finally\, the Buddha relented: “I will teach you t he Dhamma\, Bahiya. Listen carefully to my words. Train your self in this manner: In what is seen\, there is only the seen. In what is heard\, there is only the heard. In what is sensed\, there is only the sensed. In what is cognized\, only the cognized.\n\nThis is how you should train yourself. When for you there is in what is seen only the seen\, in what is heard on ly the heard\, in what is sensed only the sensed and in what is cognized o nly the cognized\, then Bahiya there is no you in connection with what is seen\, heard\, sensed or cognized\, there is no you there. When there is n o you there\, you are neither here nor there nor anywhere in-between. This and only this is the end of stress and unhappiness.”\n\nUpon hearing th e words of the Buddha Bahiya’s mind cleared. Clinging and grasping\, gre ed and aversion ended\, and all self-referential views were extinguished. Bahiya awakened gaining full human maturity.\n\nShortly after Bahiya’s e ncounter with the Buddha and his enlightenment\, he was attacked and kille d by a cow. The Buddha\, upon hearing of Bahiya’s death instructed some monks to retrieve the body\, to cremate it properly and to prepare a memor ial to Bahiya.\n\nWhen completed the monks\, knowing Bahiya’s awakening\ , asked the Buddha what Bahiya’s future state would be. The Buddha repli ed: “Monks\, Bāhiya was wise. He practiced the Dhamma in accordance wit h the Dhamma and did not pester me with issues not related to the Dhamma. Bāhiya\, monks\, is totally unbound.” “Where water\, earth\, fire\, & amp\; wind have no footing there the stars don’t shine\, the sun isn’t visible. There the moon doesn’t appear. There darkness is not found. An d when a sage\, a brahman through great wisdom and discernment\, has reali zed [this] for himself\, then from form &\; formless\, from bliss &\ ; pain\, he is freed.”\n\nEnrollment:\n\nThis retreat is open to all.\n\ n \;\n\nSchedule:\n\nStarts Friday April 9th at 4 pm PT\n\nEnds Sunday April 11th around noon PT\n\n \;\n\nTuition:\n\nSuggested donation is $200 for all participants.\n\nThe suggested donation allows Mindfulness M editation Centers to support the costs of running the retreat\, the sharin g and distribution of the teachings\, and the support of our community as a whole.\n\nMindfulness Meditation Centers is a non-profit center and comm unity devoted to making meditation\, mindfulness\, and the teachings of aw akening available to all. If you are unable to donate the suggested amount \, please do not let that keep you from attending\; contact Rose at ros ecostello2216@gmail.com to make arrangements.\n\n \;\n\nFor questions about this retreat\, please contact the Mindfulness Meditation Centers' R etreat Coordinator at\n\nretreatsupport@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com\n \n \;\n\nTo register for this retreat please fill out the form below.\ n\n\n\nClick Here (Donation)\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-139@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210813T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210815T120000 DTSTAMP:20210702T140854Z URL:https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/events/amitabha-practice-of-b oundless-light-with-phillip-hedrick/ SUMMARY:Amitabha: Practice of Boundless Light with Phillip Hedrick DESCRIPTION:Amitabha:\nPractice of the "Buddha of Boundless Light"\nOffered by Phillip Hedrick\nFriday\, August 13 7 pm ET to Sunday\, August 15 12 p m ET\nZoom Only\n\n\nProtected by all the Buddhas\, for all of the kalpas to come. Please join us while we celebrate and practice the sutra teaching of Lord Shakyamuni Buddha\, The Amitabha Sutra.\n\nBeing reborn in the pu re land of Akanishta or Dewachen.\n\n“At that time the Buddha said to th e Elder Sariputra\, to the west from here\, beyond a hundred thousand mill ion buddha lands\, there is a world called “Supreme Bliss”. In that la nd there is a Buddha named Amitabha. He is there now teaching the Dharma. Sariputra\, why is that land called “Supreme Bliss?"\n\nSentient beings in that land do not have various sufferings\, they only experience all bli ss. For this reason\, that land is called “Supreme Bliss."\n\n“Further \, Sariputra\, the land of Supreme Bliss is completely encircled by seven layers of balustrades\, seven layers of trees in a row\, seven layers of n ets\, all made of precious metals. For this reason\, that land is called “Supreme Bliss”.\n\n“Further\, Sariputra\, in the Land of Supreme Bl iss there are ponds made of seven kinds of precious materials brimming wit h water with eight good qualities. The beds of the ponds are made of pure sand of gold. On their four sides there are stairs made of gold\, crystal\ , beryl\, and silver. Above there are towered pavilions\, also adorned wit h gold\, lapis lazuli\, crystal\, tridacna\, red pearl\, and agate. In the pond are lotus as large as chariot wheels\, as green colors have a green luster\, and the white colors a white luster. They are exquisite\, wondrou s\, fragrant\, and pure. Sariputra\, the Land of Supreme Bliss adorned by such good qualities brought to perfection.”\n\nThis is just a taste of t he sublime qualities of the pure lands. Perfecting this practice\, makes i t possible to be reborn from the bardo to the “Supreme Bliss” of Amita bha's Pure Land.\nMay all sentient beings be reborn in such a land.\n\nPle ase join us for a weekend\, receiving the lung empowerment and instruction on how to accomplish such a rebirth.\n\nPresented with love\n\nP\n\nEnrol lment\n\nAll those practicing Chenrezig now and/or attended the 2021 30-da y Chenrezig retreat are encouraged to attend this retreat.\n\nMaterials\n\ nYou will need the Long Sadhana of Chenrezig\, which includes the Amitabha sadhana.\nIf you have the short Chenrezig Sadhana\, you will need to purc hase the Amitabha sadhana from KTD book store.\n\nTuition\n\nThe suggested donation for this retreat is $200. This allows Mindfulness Meditation Cen ters to support the costs of running the retreat\, the sharing and distrib ution of the teachings\, and the support of our community as a whole.\n\nM indfulness Meditation Centers is a non-profit center and community devoted to making meditation\, mindfulness\, and the teachings of awakening avail able to all. If you are unable to donate the suggested amount\, please do not let that keep you from attending. To participate please email Rose at rosecostello2216@gmail. com as financial arrangements are available.\n\nSc hedule\n\nRetreat starts Friday 8/13th at 7 pm ET. Registrants are asked t o watch for emails from the Retreat Coordinator who will confirm the start ing time.\nThe retreat will continue all day Saturday\, 8/14th with breaks for meals.\nRetreat ends Sunday\, 8/15th around 12 pm ET.\n\nRegistration \n\nPlease fill out the form below.\nFor questions about this retreat plea se contact the Retreat Coordinator at:\nretreatsupport@mindfulnessmeditati oncenters.com\n[give_form id="23224"] CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20140309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20141102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20150308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20151101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20160313T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20161106T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20170312T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20171105T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20180311T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20181104T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20190310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20191103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20200308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20201101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20210314T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20180311T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20181104T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20190310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20191103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20200308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20180311T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20181104T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR