Meditation for Calmness, Clarity and Compassion

Having a restless, unsettled mind is pretty common, perhaps especially these days when there is so much distraction from social media. Insight (vipassana) meditation can give us skills to collect and calm the mind, which helps us feel greater stability and well-being. Clarity comes when we don’t get so pulled into habits of thinking, moods and emotions that come up, because our minds are more calm. And we connect with a natural sense of compassion for ourselves and the world around us as we come to know our own minds with kindness and honesty. These qualities of calmness, clarity and compassion are key developments in insight meditation practice, and we will explore them with teachings and experiential practices during the daylong retreat.

The day will include meditation instruction, sitting and walking meditation, guided practices and a talk and discussion, with opportunities for questions in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Everyone is welcome: beginners and more experienced practitioners. Space is limited! This event will be limited to 35 participants.

Registration Information

Cost: Sliding scale: $25 (students, unemployed, retired) – $40 (regular fee) – $50 (supporter fee). TNI is dedicated to offering affordable rates to all. Our sliding scale fees allow retreatants to pay according to their financial means. Please contact us if you need to request a further reduction in rate. Free-will donations (dana) to Daryl to support her teaching practice will be invited at the end of the day.

Registrations can only be done through this website. It is not possible to register through Concordia website.

What to bring: Cushions are provided for sitting on the floor and chairs are also available. If you prefer to sit on a meditation bench, please bring your own. Wear comfortable clothing. There will be a 45 minute break for lunch, and we encourage you to bring something simple which does not need to be heated. Tea will be provided. Please arrive at 9:45 am to check in so we can begin at 10:00

Cancellation fee: You may cancel and receive a reimbursement of your registration fee minus $5 up to 48 hours before the event begins. Please inform me as soon as possible if you need to cancel at darylyn@truenorthinsight.org .