Meditation Retreat with Aaron Wickenheiser
January 22-24
This weekend program will focus on the practice of sitting meditation. There will be
multiple group meditation sessions interspersed with teachings on relevant topics.
Aaron will go over basic meditation, postural alignment and technique; he will
discuss session structure emphasizing proper motivation, concentration and ways to
make your practice boundless.
Practical aspects of meditation, such as importance or regularity, patience and
spontaneity will also be touched upon. A major goal for the weekend will be to have
everyone taste a bit of meditation through participating in multiple sessions
consecutively. Coupling that experience with practical knowledge of how to build a
solid personal practice, student will have the tools to develop a practice that
they can take anywhere.
Aaron Wickenheiser grew up with Buddhism in Ven. Chogyam Trungpa's sangha in Vermont and
Colorado. He met his heart teacher, H.E. Garchen Rinpoche, in the early 2000's
and eventually entered the first three year retreat held at Garchen Institute in Chino
Valley, AZ. The retreat was under the direct guidance of Ven. Traga Rinpoche. In addition
he received empowerments and teachings from a number of lamas. Shortly following the
completion of his retreat in November 2008 he came to White Lotus to continue retreat
on our land in Canandaigua and assist our sangha. Gar Rinpoche has said that Aaron
should teach whatever he has had experience with. White Lotus is fortunate to have
someone with his experience and learning and his open, gentle manner to guide newer
practitioners along the way.
Please register by January 18th in order to facilitate meal planning. Thank you!
Retreat Schedule
Friday, 1/22
6-8 pm Talk (posture/technique), sitting meditation
Saturday, 1/23
6-8 am Sitting meditation
10-12 Short talk (session structure), sitting meditation
2-4 pm Sitting meditation (with private check in/Q & A)
6-8 pm Sitting meditation
Sunday, 1/24
6-8 am Sitting meditation
10-12 Talk (regularity and the power of training), sitting meditation
End
Although participants may come and go for this retreat, to get the most benefit out of
your experience, participants are encouraged to attend the entire retreat. You may stay
over night at the Center - in most cases this is a mattress on the floor in a room
with others. Meals will be served beginning with dinner on Friday night and ending with
lunch on Sunday.
Cost
Entire retreat (incl. meals): $75 ($60 WLS members)
Attending per session: $8/session, meals $5 per lunch or dinner
Students 15-22 yrs of age: meal price only (entire retreat $25 for the weekend)
It is traditional to make a small monetary offering, to the teacher at the end of such a
program. This is whatever amount you can or would like to make.
Accommodations
Spaces to stay overnight will be on a first come, first served basis.
Please be sure to indicate you would like a space in the house.
Bring your own bedding - towel, pillows, sheets and blanket or a sleeping bag.
To register:
Register via Pay Pal below, or in person at the Dharma center.
Please contact us if you have any questions: 585-442-5853 or
info@whitelotusdharma.org.
Online Registration
To register for the entire retreat please use the following button. Select whether you are
a member or non-member and click "Buy Now".
To register for a specific number of sessions and meals, please use the "Add To Cart"
button below. Add sessions, meals, or both. Once you click "Add To Cart" you will be taken
to a checkout page where you can specify the number of sessions and/or meals.
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