Half Day Retreat with Vegetarian Potluck

Prerequisite:

This retreat is for experienced meditators. You must have attended a Half Day retreat or an RIMC meeting in the past. Please RSVP at RIMC's Meetup site. The retreat is limited to 20 participants who meet the above criteria, and you must RSVP.

NOTE: WAITING LIST - If you are on the waiting list, please continue to check for cancellations (which happen frequently) so that you can attend this event. PLEASE only plan to attend if you are on the attendee list. If your plans change and you are unable to attend, please cancel your RSVP ASAP so that others may attend.

About the Half Day Retreat with Potluck

Takes place the first Sunday of each month unless noted on the meetup site.

A period of intensive Insight meditation practice has a long history of helping individuals foster wisdom, compassion, equanimity, loving kindness and joy. A retreat with others may also energize and deepen mindfulness, as well as help to strengthen a sense of sangha (community of spiritual friends).

With these things in mind, we would like to, whenever possible, provide a free monthly half day meditation retreat for those wishing to deepen their mindfulness practice. The location is a private residence in an ideal setting for meditation and a great place to enjoy the beauty of the North Georgia mountains. All you need to bring is the willingness to unplug from your hectic life for a few hours. Meditation cushions and chairs are provided. There is no cost for this retreat.

Directions, etc.

*For directions and information on availability, please call Veletta at 770-606-2531 or email at kramtrebeg@aol.com.

What is the Half Day Retreat like and what should I bring?

Please arrive between 9:30 and 9:45 AM. If possible, please carpool.

We will promptly begin at 10:00 AM. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share for the potluck that begins at 2:00.

The schedule is from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. We will practice sitting meditation for 30 minutes followed by 20 minutes of walking meditation. We will continue this sitting and walking until 2:00 PM. During the walking time tea is available. The retreat will be followed by a vegetarian potluck lunch to provide time for meeting like-minded people and sangha (spiritual community) building.

Schedule:

09:30 - 10:00 - Meet and Greet

10:00 – 10:10 - Welcome/Instructions

10:10 – 10:40 - Sitting

10:40 – 11:00 - Walking

11:00 – 11:30 - Sitting

11:30 – 11:50 - Walking

11:50 – 12:20 - Sitting

12:20 – 12:40 - Walking

12:40 – 1:10 - Sitting

1:10 – 1:30 - Walking

1:30 – 2:00 - Sitting

2:00 – 3:00 - Vegetarian Potluck Lunch

Half Day Retreat with Vegetarian Potluck

About the Half Day Retreat with Potluck

Directions, etc.

What is the Half Day Retreat like and what should I bring?

"During mindfulness meditation, a simple smile aligns the heart and mind effortlessly, and naturally brings joy and acceptance. You also incline toward friendliness and affection in your speech and action toward everyone you meet."

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