March Retreat with Sharanya Udipi
MINDFULNESS: AN INTRODUCTION
This month’s one‑day meditation retreat at the American Bodhi Center will be led by Sharanya Udipi. Please note that lunch will not be provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own food. Refrigerators and microwaves will be available. As the American Bodhi Center is a vegetarian complex, please refrain from bringing any meat.
- The retreat will run from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Please contact > jadebuddharetreat@yahoo.com to sign up.
- SCHEDULE
9:30-10:00 AM What is mindfulness? What is it not? What are the benefits of mindfulness practice? How was secular mindfulness introduced in the West? 10:00-10:30 AM Grounding meditation 10:30-11:15 AM Walking meditation 11:15-11:30 AM Break 11:30-12:15 PM Samatha or breath meditation 12:15-1:30 PM Lunch (Bring your own) 1:30-2:15 PM Body scan meditation (bring a throw or yoga mat if you need) 2:15-2:30 PM Break 2:30-3:00 PM Eating meditation (Bring raisins if you can) 3:00-3:45 PM Vipassana Meditation 3:45-4:00 PM Questions and feedback