Four Foundations of Mindfulness

with

Lama Michael Gregory

November 18 to November 20, 2022

Offered via Zoom Only

Mindfulness has to be mindful of something. There are four areas of Mindfulness that have to be penetrated in order for joy to be nourished, for our suffering to be transformed and finally for insight or Vipassana to be obtained. In this weekend retreat, we will use the wisdom of the Buddha's Satipatthana Sutta.

It is essential that Buddhist practitioners know the experience and intellectual understanding of what the Buddha taught prior to attempting to master other Buddhist paths. These teachings are the sutra teachings of the path to the Sutra Mahamudra experience of enlightenment. Countless beings have attained enlightenment by dedicating themselves to these profound instructions.

Benefits of Attending:

These teachings and practices show us how the division of the four establishments will be a helpful tool to assist us in learning how to practice Mindfulness.

What will be learned in this retreat?

• Lama Michael will explain in lucid detail each of the four foundations of mindfulness.
• You will receive instructions and teachings on how to practice them with confidence
• Discover how to deeply integrate these teachings into your life and relationships and bring the spirit of awakening to all aspects of life.
• How to establish a clear path to enlightenment in this very life

Zoom and Retreat Recordings:

The retreat will be offered in our live, interactive online zoom classroom.

Recordings of teaching sessions will be posted within 24 hours after the end of the last session and will be available to all those who register for the retreat.

When:

This retreat takes place on zoom from Friday 18 - 20.

Schedule:
Starts Friday November 18th at 4 pm PT
Ends Sunday November 20th around noon PT

Prerequisites:

This retreat is open to every level of meditation practitioner. Foundational in this case does not mean beginning. It is an excellent meditation and study retreat for all.

What Will Be Included?

• Live teaching, Q&A, and practice sessions with Lama Michael on zoom
• Guided meditation and teaching sessions with Lama Michael
• Access to supporting written material
• Access to retreat recordings on vimeo

About the Teacher:

Lama Michael Gregory Biography

Lama Michael is a former Buddhist Monk, Teacher and Executive Director of Mindfulness Meditation Centers. Michael has shared that there can never be enough gratitude to repay the debt of kindness that others have shown [him], in particular the XIV Dalai Lama, the XVII Karmapa--Orgyen Trinley Dorje, Gyaltsab Rinpoche, Bokar Rinpoche, Thrangu Rinpoche, HH Dodrupchen Rinpoche and Penor Rinpoche who have offered the empowerment cycles of Rinchen Terzo and Dam Ngak Dzod.

For more than twenty-five years Lama Michael has joyfully instructed a continuous stream of educated and experienced practitioners of all levels and backgrounds in Thailand, India, Hong Kong, Europe and the United States. He has led hundreds of meditation retreats on almost every subject matter related to Buddhism, in addition to leading meditative pilgrimages throughout Thailand, Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, and India. Michael currently directs the practicing and teaching schedule at Mindfulness Meditation Centers and is the Three Year Retreat Master for our current retreat in Southern California. Lama Michael leads a vibrant local and international online and in person community of practitioners.

Tuition:

Suggested donation is $200 for members and $300 for non-members. The suggested donation allows Mindfulness Meditation Centers to support the costs of running the retreat, the sharing and distribution of the teachings, and the support of our community.

Mindfulness Meditation Centers is a non-profit center and community devoted to making meditation, mindfulness, and the teachings of awakening available to all.

If you are unable to donate the suggested amount, please do not let that keep you from attending; contact Liz at donate@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com to make arrangements.

For questions about this retreat, please contact the Mindfulness Meditation Centers' Retreat Coordinator at

retreatsupport@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com

Register:

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