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Theme: Presence
Lead by Senpai Sensei
Sunday June 13, 2010
Time: from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Arrive: 8:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
*Registration May 2 - June 10, 2010
Our 9th annual one day Buddhist retreat (sesshin)
at the beautiful Dae Yen Sa Temple,
19 Kinsey Road (off Rte 202), New Hartford, Connecticut
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| A look at our annual retreat. |
Directions - Google Maps
Participating Buddhist Communities:
Buddhist
Faith Fellowship of Connecticut
Dae
Yen Sa Temple
Alburquerque Buddhist
Fellowship
Sesshin
(retreat) includes: basic sitting meditation instruction and practice, walking
meditation, yoga, voice meditation,
noble
silence, discussions & a delicious Korean vegetarian lunch.
For beginners to advanced
(non-members welcomed)
Practice facilitated by Senpai Sensei
Kripalu
Yoga - by Janine
Healing Mantras by Dharma teacher Myo-on: experience their therapeutic benefits
The
Art of Sitting - by Senpai Sensei
Everyday Mindfulness
- Dharma Teacher Daikan
$60 donation requested
What Is Mindfulness?
“Mindfulness
is the practice of becoming more fully aware of the present moment--non-judgmentally and completely--rather than dwelling
in the past or projecting into the future. It generally involves a heightened awareness of sensory stimuli (really noticing
your breathing, feeling the sensations of your body, etc.) and being "in the now." While mindfulness has origins in Eastern
philosophy and Buddhism, there is no necessary religious component to mindfulness -- anyone, with any belief system, can enjoy
the benefits of mindfulness. How Is Mindfulness Attained?
Mindfulness can
be achieved through meditation, but one can also practice mindfulness through daily living. Simply focusing on the present
moment and quieting your inner dialogue can help you attain mindfulness.” -
By Elizabeth Scott, M.S.
What Are The Benefits of Mindfulness?
Recent scientific
findings about mindfulness practice’s efficacy include the following.
- Improved physical and emotional well-being
- Decrease in symptoms of anxiety and depression
- Deal with relationship conflicts better
- Have a happier life and better relationships
- Increase in sleep quality
- Become satisfied with your self, body and less preoccupied with weight
- Helpful in reducing daily stresses
For more information on mindfulness practice
http://mindfulness.ucsd.edu/abtmindfulness.htm
Registration Information
Members use Registration Form web
page to sign up
or register on Sunday mornings at BFF of Ct
Non-members may use Registration Form web page
or visit our Paypal Online Registration web page
Below are photos from retreat from year's past
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