The Dharma of Relationships

Co-teacher: Jean Esther 

Possibly the most challenging and important part of life into which we bring our practice of mindfulness is the arena of relationships. Our intimate relations, colleagues at work, friends and even neighbors call us to be present in the moment and respond with authenticity and heart. Yet relationships are often the very context in which reactive patterns are triggered, and we bring to these encounters the pain of old baggage. In this retreat Daryl Lynn Ross and Jean Esther will explore how to be intimate with ourselves, and authentic and compassionate in how we relate with others. The retreat schedule will include sessions of mindful speaking as well as times of silence, all engaged in with a spirit of kindness. Sitting and walking meditation, teachings, and discussions about practice will round out the retreat schedule. Although this retreat is not designed specifically for couples, people may choose to come as partners – straight, gay, queer all welcome – although room sharing as couples will not be allowed.

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Jean Esther, MSW began training in meditation in 1975. Since 1982, she has trained in the Buddhist Theradavan  tradition  with renowned senior lay teachers as well as Burmese and Western Monastics.  She has engaged in intensive teacher training in both Vipassana practice and non-dual awareness. Her teaching is informed by over 35 years of practice as a psychotherapist integrating spiritual inquiry, psychological understanding and body awareness rooted in the ancient teachings of love and wisdom. Jean teaches at Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, Insight Meditation Center of Pioneer Valley in Western Ma, IBME teen retreats as well as various locations across the US and Canada.