Category Archives: Retreats

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Half Day Retreat Sat. 10/27 at the Center

This Saturday, the 27th, we will have a half day meditation retreat at the
center.

It will begin at 1:00 and end at 5:00. The afternoon will consist
of 30 to 40 minutes sits alternated with 15 to 20 minutes of walking
meditation. Anyone can come at any time and stay for as long or as short a
period as you would like. This is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your
practice.

Peace & kindness,  Dave Zeaman

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April 14 – Day of Mindfulness in Hartland, WI

DAY OF MINDFULNESS

Finding Right Intention

Lake Country Unitarian Universalist Church

W299N5595 Grace Dr., Hartland, WI 53029

April 14, 2012

9 am until 4 pm (Church opens at 815 for coffee and fellowship)

Price: $15

Lunch is communal, i.e., potluck is encouraged. (Vegetarian, please)

Paul Norton, an ordained member of the Order of Interbeing, will lead a day of meditation, instruction, and sharing. No previous experience is required.

Sponsored by the LCUUC and the Mindfulness Community of Milwaukee.

To register: Write to Mindfulness Community of Milwaukee, 1922 East Park Place, Milwaukee, WI 53211   or call 414-962-8678 or

Email at milwmindful@hotmail.com.

You may pay on the day but advance registration, to plan the day, is recommended.

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A Day of Mindfulness June 25th – Peace is Every Breath

Pilgrim United Church of Christ Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

-Presents-

A Day of Mindfulness

Peace is Every Breath

Saturday, June 25, 2011 10am – 3pm

With Dr. Paul Norton

Founding Member: Mindfulness Center of Milwaukee

Do you often find yourself living on ‘auto-pilot’, unable to catch your breath, let alone have a minute’s rest?  Does your head sometimes feel like it’s going to burst from being on overload? When you finally get to bed at night is your mind still in high gear?

Then you might benefit from learning how to live more mindfully!

Come and join us in this five (5)  hour workshop and learn practical, spiritual skills for creating greater peace in your life. Learn ways to live in the present and be more focused and rested during your busy days.

Dr. Paul Norton will lead us in understanding the ancient tradition of Mindfulness and its power to bring peace and harmony into our lives.

We will be introduced to mindfulness meditation, experience several spiritual practices that we can apply right away, and participate in a sacred tea ceremony that celebrates the unity of all life.

The day is open to all adults regardless of their religious tradition or spiritual path.

Workshop Presenter

 Paul Norton is a practicing Mahayana Buddhist in the tradition of the Vietnamese Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. He is one of the founding members, and is the

present president, of the Mindfulness Community of Milwaukee. He teaches a variety of classes including Mindfulness in Everyday Life. He has spoken with many church, civic, and academic groups about mindfulness and Buddhist practice. He also completed a three month unit in Clinical Pastoral Education at St. Luke’s Hospital in the spring of 2001. He was ordained as a core member of the Order of

Interbeing (a special commitment to practice) in October 1999. His ordination name is True Boundless Radiance. He is also a pediatrician and father of two young adult children. He presently practices developmental behavioral pediatrics.

Directions to St. Agnes Convent

Points north: Hwy. 151S to Johnson Street. Turn left on Johnson, (Hwy. 23) to County Rd. K. Left on K. Pass parking lot for St. Mary Spring’s high school. Immediately after see entrance sign for Congregation of St. Agnes/St Agnes Convent on left.

Points south: Hwy. 41N to Hwy. 151/Fond du Lac. Exit at Johnson St. Right on Johnson (Hwy. 23) Continue same as above.

Points east: From Plymouth and other points east: Hwy. 23, Johnson Street heading west. At bottom of ledge that overlooks Fond du Lac, see County Rd. K. Continue same as above.

Points west: From Ripon and other points west: Hwy. 23, Johnson Street heading east. Pass shopping mall, Main Street, Park Avenue and Festival Food. At County Rd. K. turn left. Continue same as above.

                Registration Form

                Deadline for Registration is June 15

 

                Name    _______________________________________________

                Address _________________________________________________

                Phone    _____________________Email_______________________

                Cost :  Total fee for the day is $25 per person and includes all materials, refreshments and lunch.   Both meat and vegetarian options will be available.

Please make check payable to  Pilgrim United Church and send to:      535 Stow St. Fond du Lac, WI 54935.

Payment is refundable if cancellation is received by June 11, 2011.

For questions related to this event please contact midgeDotmilesATatt.net  telephone 262 306 7988

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Milwaukee Buddhism Meet Up Group is Live

Our sangha has co-organized a new Meet-up group  Milwaukee Buddhism.  Please click on the link below to join the  group and see various Buddhism related events in the greater Milwaukee area.   A special thank you to Rachael Carter and Judy Hall for  started the Milwaukee Buddhism group which will  enable all the Milwaukee area sanghas to post their public meditation schedules and special classes, retreats, and other events in one place.

http://www.meetup.com/MilwaukeeBuddhism/

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Mindfulness and Recovery Retreat Announced

Mindfulness and Recovery: The Path To Deep Acceptance

When: April 15-17, 2011   Where: University of Wisconsin Pyle Center, Madison, WI

Sponsored By: Center for Mindfulness and Justice Retreat Leaders: Cheri Maples, David Haskin, Hal Dessel

Description: We will explore how Mindfulness can help us heal and recover through the practices of sitting and walking meditation, group discussions, Q&A sessions, and teacher dharma talks. The retreat will mainly be held in silence, and is appropriate both for beginners to Mindfulness and experienced practitioners – and to those who consider themselves “recovering” in any sense.

Cost: $95 includes vegetarian lunches, coffee/tea, and other retreat expenses. In keeping with tradition, the price reflects only the expenses of holding this retreat and includes no compensation to the instructors. A donation (dana) to the teachers is encouraged (more info provided at time of retreat).

More Information at: http://www.mindfulnessandjustice.org

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Appleton Meditation Retreat May 20-22, 2011

Our friends at the Smiling Dandelion Sangha are holding a retreat in May:

“Awakening the Inner Buddha”
A Meditation Retreat with Cheri Maples
Friday, May 20- Sunday, May 22, 2011
Monte Alverno Retreat & Spirituality Center, Appleton WI

Cost: $155 on-campus; $80 off-campus
Free-will Dana (donation) to the teacher

Sponsored by the Smiling Dandelion Sangha

For more information and to register, please see http://www.mindfulnessandjustice.org/calendar

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Mlw Meditation Retreat July 31

Saturday, July 31st we will be having a meditation retreat at the practice
center.

We will begin at 9:00, meditate until noon, and then commence
meditating at 1:00 and end for the day at 4:00.

Meditation will consist of alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation.  You may come and go as
your schedule allows.  You can meditate for 20 minutes or for the whole six hour
period.  At the last in town retreat there were three of us that made it all the
way through.

This is a good opportunity to deepen your practice and enjoy a meditation
retreat without leaving town.

Dave Zeman   for more information contact   Dave Zeman at zemand22@yahoo.com

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One Day Retreat 4-24 at the Center

In-town Meditation Retreat  Saturday, April 24, 2010

Extend and stabilize your mindfulness practice at a convenient one-day retreat in the heart of Milwaukee’s East Side

You may participate for as long or as short as you like.

The retreat offers long periods of silent sitting and walking meditation.  Basic instruction on these core practices will be provided at the start of the morning session, if necessary.

Date/Time:     9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday, April 24, 2010

Location:       Mindfulness Community of Milwaukee, 1922 E. Park Place, Milwaukee, WI 53211 (between Murray & Cramer)

Cost:                No charge.  Contributions to the Mindfulness Center are appreciated.

Please bring your own lunch, or join the group for lunch at a local restaurant.  Tea and cookies will be provided.

Retreat schedule

9:00 am            Welcome to retreat; meditation instruction (if needed); brief dharma reading

9:15 – 12:00     Sitting and walking meditation (alternating periods

of 30 minutes sitting and 10 minutes walking)

12:00 – 1:00     Lunch (on your own or at local restaurant)

1:00 – 2:30       Brief dharma reading. Sitting and walking meditation (alternating periods

of 30 minutes sitting and 10 minutes walking)

2:30 – 2:45       Break for refreshments or outdoor walking

2:45 – 3:55       Sitting and walking meditation (alternating periods

of 30 minutes sitting and 10 minutes walking)

3:55 – 4:00       Brief dharma reading and closing

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Smiling Dandelions Mindfulness Retreat-Appleton

The Snowflower Sangha in Madison is sponsoring a weekend mindfulness retreat in Appleton May 21-23 with Cheri Maples, who is a teacher ordained by Thich Nhat Hanh and a member of the Snowflower Sangha. We would like to invite all who are interested to attend.  Click here to download  the flyer for this retreat.

MAY 21- 23

Friday

6 pm .  .  . Check-in

7-9 pm . . . Social

9 pm .  .  .  Silence begins

Saturday

8 am .  .  .  .  .  . Breakfast

Noon . . . . . . . . Dinner

5:30 pm . . . . . . Supper

Sunday

8 am .  .  .  Breakfast

Noon .  . Dinner (silence ends)

Retreat activities are planned around

these events. More details will be available

before the retreat.

Monte Alverno Retreat

and Spirituality Center

1000 N. Ballard Road

Appleton, WI 54911

56 single rooms

All linens provided All meals vegetarian

Accommodations

On-campus: $155 per person

Off-campus: $80 per person

(includes everything except

overnight accommodations)

Cost / Dana

In the tradition of the Buddha, the teachings are offered for free. The teacher

is reimbursed only for travel expenses and room and board during the retreat. Dana (generosity) is available to students in the form of a donation made directly to the teacher at the retreat in any amount one is able or comfortable giving.

If you have special needs or would like more information, please call

Jenny at (920) 729-4982 or Margaret at (920) 915-7837 or e-mail

SmilingDandelion@gmail.com.