Embodying Metta

The vision of True North Insight sees peace, well-being and liberation of heart and mind as innate in all people; our service is to support the inner realization and the outer expression of this reality in all beings, no one excluded.—La vision de True North Insight considère que la paix, le bien-être et la libération du cœur et de l'esprit sont innés chez tous les peuples ; notre service consiste à soutenir la réalisation intérieure et l'expression extérieure de cette réalité chez tous les êtres, sans exclusion.

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Embodying Metta with Dawn Mauricio Those who are familiar with the practice of mettā, or loving-kindness, know that it is one of four divine abidings of the heart according to the Buddha’s teachings. One way that this quality can be cultivated - as traditionally and so frequently taught - is through the recitation of phrases. However, without a deeper understanding or familiarity with the subtle expressions of mettā, or the alternate doorways into cultivating this profound and limitless quality, loving-kindness meditation can mislead us to binary thinking, as in: "I am loving and kind” or “I am not loving and kind." In our weekend together, we will explore the various doorways into cultivating mettā, as well as the spectrum in which it can come alive in our daily lives. All levels and experiences welcome.This retreat will be taught in English.Incarner Metta avec Dawn Mauricio Ceux qui connaissent la pratique de mettā, ou amour bienveillant, savent qu’il s’agit de l’un des quatre chemins divins du cœur selon les enseignements du Bouddha. L’une des façons de cultiver cette qualité — comme cela est traditionnellement et fréquemment enseigné — est de réciter certaines phrases. Cependant, sans une compréhension plus profonde des expressions subtiles de mettā ou une plus grande familiarité avec les méthodes alternatives pour cultiver cette qualité profonde et illimitée, la méditation de l’amour bienveillant peut nous induire en erreur et nous conduire à une pensée binaire, par exemple : « Je suis aimant et gentil » ou « Je ne suis pas aimant et gentil ». Au cours de notre fin de semaine ensemble, nous explorerons les différentes portes d’entrée pour cultiver mettā, ainsi que l’éventail dans lequel il peut prendre forme dans notre vie quotidienne. Des participants et participantes de tous niveaux et toutes expériences sont les bienvenu(e)s.Cette retraite est enseignée en anglais.

<h3>Practical Information</h3><li>Friday, May 27 from 7 pm to 9 pm (Eastern Daylight Time - Canada)</li><li>Saturday, May 28 from 10 am to 4 pm (Eastern Daylight Time - Canada)</li><li>Sunday, May 29 from 10 am to 4 pm (Eastern Daylight Time - Canada)</li>
Schedule: The daily schedule will be available soon. Where: On Zoom - the link will be sent 24 hours before the retreat begins.How to prepare: Find a calm and comfortable place in your home. You will need a chair or a meditation cushion or bench. Scroll down to find more information! Cost: Fees are on a sliding scale basis that allows participants to pay according to individual means. TNI is dedicated to offering affordable rates to all. Scholarships are also available. Please contact info@truenorthinsight.org. Everyone is welcome. Thank you for supporting TNI’s longevity! Teacher Dana: Our teachers are being hit hard by the cancellations of residential retreats across Canada and the US. Please note that the cost of the retreat covers only the administrative side of the retreat, not any payment to the teachers. Please consider giving a gift of Dana to the teachers. Following the 2,600-year-old Buddhist tradition, the teachings are considered priceless and are offered freely. At the end of the retreat you will be invited to offer dana, or donations, to the teachers.Cancellation fees: Please let us know as soon as possible if you have to cancel. Refunds are available if you cancel more than 24 hours before the retreat begins.We request that you arrive before the retreat begins. The Zoom space will open 15 minutes before the retreat starts.Information: retreats@truenorthinsight.org

<h3>The teacher</h3>Dawn Mauricio - Dawn (she, her) has been practicing and studying Insight Meditation since 2005, and has graduated from the first teacher development group of True North Insight, and Spirit Rock's Mindfulness Yoga and Meditation Training, Dedicated Practitioners' Program, and 4-year Retreat Teacher Training. She is known to teach with a playful, dynamic, and heartfelt approach, and leads daylongs, retreats, yearlong programs, and mindfulness workshops in Canada and the US for Spirit Rock, True North Insight, and for teens with Inward Bound Mindfulness Education. Dawn is also the author of “Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners.” For more information, visit dawnmauricio.com.

<h3>How to Prepare for Your Retreat </h3>Meditation retreats are an invitation to create a space where you can take care of yourself and take time off from your daily life. With the goal of deepening inner calm, silence is an essential tool for this noble exploration of ourselves and allows us to listen deeply in this space of discovery.For an online retreat at home, it’s important to prepare a supportive environment in advance:<ul><li>Find a clean, quiet place where you can be alone, in silence, without being disturbed.</li><li>Limit the use of electronic devices to just what you will need for the retreat (phone, laptop, or tablet). If possible, close all apps except for Zoom, deactivate different notifications.</li></ul>We are aware that the current situation may require that you give attention to those you share your home with, and that you may need to be available for them. Do the best you can to offer yourself a supportive environment for your retreat. Your intention and your commitment are your best supports.<h3></h3><h3>Meditation Supports</h3><ul><li>A chair, cushion or meditation bench for sitting meditation.</li><li>A blanket or shawl in case you get cold.</li><li>Water to stay hydrated during the day.</li></ul>

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