The Way of Direct Experience, a nine-day silent meditation retreat
We live in our concepts – our thoughts, feelings and perceptions about what is happening to us – rather than in the felt sense of our experience. We live second-hand rather than first-hand.
The Buddha’s way of insight helps bring our centre of gravity to the first-hand world of direct experience, to what is already here but often overlooked. Practising this way allows us to find balance in the midst of chaos, a resting place in the centre of information overload.
During our retreat we will weave our way between stillness and movement, practice workshops and dharma talks, in the natural setting of Dorje Ling retreat centre in secluded Lorinna Valley, the heart of Tasmania. The retreat will be held in silence, supported by group discussion and personal interviews with the teachers. The retreat is suitable for beginning and more experienced meditators.
The retreat will be held in silence, with opportunity for discussion and questions each day, and personal interviews with the teachers. The retreat is suitable for beginning and more experienced meditators.