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August 22 – 29, 2008
Queer Dharma Retreat
Our third annual retreat has been expanded to one week for those who like! It will also be possible to come just for the weekend of August 22 or for a few more days. Plan on coming to deepen your meditation practice and refresh your mind and body with fellow GLBT meditators. This week of meditation will count towards dathun requirements for those interested in advanced programs. You will have the opportunity to work with your mind through the practice of sitting and walking meditation at this Queer Dharma retreat. There will be yoga and stretching throughout the day to help you sit more comfortably and to join body and mind. There will also be opportunities for walks and swimming throughout the week in the lovely Kettle Moraine region of Wisconsin at Midwest Retreat Center.
To register, please go to www.chicago.shambhala.org
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September 12-14
Breeze of Delight: The Path of Windhorse
Audiotape Weekend featuring talks by Acharya Adam Lobel
7 pm Friday to 1 pm Sunday
Lungta. or Windhorse, is a Tibetan term for the natural life
force energy present in everyone. This uplifting weekend program
introduces techniques to help us contact the vast wellspring of energy, openness and radiance that is our birthright as humans. This program is open to all, no prerequisites. Acharya Lobel gave these brilliant talks in Milwaukee in March 2008. Even if you were there, they are inspiring to hear again and again to absorb and further communicate these unique Shambhala-Buddhist teachings to others.Cost: $90* -- includes room and board. ($35 extra for private room.)
To register, contact retreats@windhorseretreat.org
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October 3 – 5
The Future of Windhorse Retreat Conference
This event is for all Sangha members who are interested in guiding the development of Windhorse Retreat Center for Meditation, Peace & Sustainability.
There will be no charge for this weekend other than for food.
To register, contact retreats@windhorseretreat.org
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October 10 – 12
Kasung Regional Encampment with Barry Boyce
Contact John Harding in Chicago
To register, contact retreats@windhorseretreat.org
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October 31 – November 2
Retreat and Renewal…and Chi-Gung with Jennifer O’Hara!
7 pm Friday to 1 pm Sunday
This less formal retreat is designed for your R-E-L-A-X-A-T-I-O-N! The daily schedule includes two 75 minute meditation sessions, chi-gung, nature walks, meals, and plenty of personal time to read, study and rest to your heart's content.
Cost: $90* -- includes room and board. ($35 extra for private room.)
FYI: In addition, for those who wish to have a private acupressure session with Jennifer, she will offer 45 minute sessions for $50 payable to her.
To register, contact retreats@windhorseretreat.org
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December 5 – 7
Meditation and Self-Defense for Women
7 pm Friday to 1 pm Sunday
This program will focus on the shared aspects of mindfulness and awareness in both meditation and in self-defense. Along with meditation instruction and practice this program will also offer practical techniques that can be effectively employed in a wide range of self-defense situations. Women will learn how to recognize and avoid potentially dangerous encounters, as well as methods (both verbal and physical) of stopping and escaping an attack. This program will be taught by authorized meditation instructor, Susan Firer who has also been trained and authorized to teach Women’s Self-Defense by Michael Coleman Kyoshi, of Milwaukee’s Futen Dojo.
Cost: $90* includes room and board. ($35 extra for private room.)
To register, contact retreats@windhorseretreat.org
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December 26-January 3
Rigden Ngondro/Werma Retreat at Windhorse
Join us for a week of group practice and talks (including Acharya talks from the 2008 Vajra Gar). For students who have completed Vajrayana Seminary or Rigden Abhisheka. Please write to confirm completion of prerequisites before registration.
Director: Alan Anderson
Cost $300 ($270 Windhorse Members*)
To register, contact retreats@windhorseretreat.org
Membership discounts are available to those who sustain Windhorse through monthly financial contributions. Feel free to inquire about this. Low income, couples and staff/work study discounts are available for all programs.
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