Teachers
Phillip Moffitt, Dana DePalma, Alex Haley (Supporting)
Location
Online
Description:
The Four Noble Truths are the Buddha’s first teaching, which is said to contain the sum of all of his teachings. Based on one of the oldest Theravāda texts, there is a rarely-taught practice of utilizing the Four Noble Truths to attain twelve insights that bring freedom and well-being. These insights prescribe a radically different way for us, with all of our vulnerability and fear, to engage with life just as it is and to find joy even in the midst of suffering.
In this five-day silent retreat, we will explore each of the Four Noble Truths in depth and learn how to apply the insights of this teaching to our daily lives. The goal of this retreat is to discover how the Four Noble Truths become the Four “Ennobling” Truths. Each day will have periods of sitting and walking meditation along with Dharma talks, discussion, and Q&A.
Wednesday, April 3 - Opening Day
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Welcome and Opening Session
Thursday, April 4 - Sunday, April 7 - Daily Schedule
6:00 am Silent Meditation (Optional)
6:45 am Personal Practice or Meal Break
8:00 am Contemplation Reflections → Guided Meditation
9:10 am Walking/Movement Practice
9:35 am Silent Meditation
10:05 am Walking/Movement Practice
10:30 am Guided Meditation → Contemplation Reflections
11:30 am Walking/Movement Practice
11:45 am Optional Small Group or Meal Break/Personal Practice
1:00 pm Optional Small Group or Meal Break/Personal Practice
2:30 pm Guided Meditation → Q & A
3:30 pm Walking/Movement Practice
4:00 pm Guided Meditation + Moment of Silence → Skills Talk
5:00 pm Walking/Movement Practice
5:30 pm Contemplation Reflections: “Knowing What You Know”
6:00 pm Continued Personal Practice (Optional)
7:30 pm Candlelight Silent Meditation (Optional)
8:30 pm Continued personal practice (Optional)
Location:
Online
All Dharma Ground programs, including this retreat, are offered by donation. For this retreat, donations to Dharma Ground and teachers are offered separately. The first donation opportunity is at the time of registration and goes to Dharma Ground, the nonprofit organization hosting this retreat. The suggested donation range for the hosting organization is $275 - $850. The second donation opportunity is at the end of the retreat and goes to the teachers.