Upcoming Retreats

Waking Up to the Present Moment

Retreat with Lucinda Green , Ph.D.
September 30th, October 1-2 2005

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Las Vegas, NV 89103-1813

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Past Retreats

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Waking Up to the Present Moment
A Weekend Meditation Retreat with Lucinda Green , Ph.D.

Hosted by the Lotus in the Desert Sangha September 30th, October 1-2 2005

Join us for a weekend mindfulness meditation retreat. Vipassana or insight meditation practice calms the mind and penetrates the nature of reality through present moment awareness. Liberating oneself from emotional entanglements creates strength and stability while opening to truth, beauty and integrity.

The retreat is open to those familiar and new to meditation. Each day will begin with Yoga or Chi Gong and will include instruction in sitting and walking meditation as well as talks by Lucinda on the process and benefits of meditation.

Lucinda Green is the president and founder of Rocky Mountain Insight (RMI). She has been a student of eastern meditation since 1968. Lucinda began the practice of vipassana meditation in 1975 as part of her professional training as a mind/body integrative therapist. Since that time, she has lived and studied Buddhism intensively in India and Sri Lanka . In addition, she studied at the Nyingma Institute (Tibetan Buddhist) in Berkley and created the Buddhist womens Sangha in 1982. Her teachers have included Munindra, U Silananda, Jack Kornfield, Joseph Goldstein, Pema Chödrön, Thich Nhat Hahn, Rina Sircar and Christopher Titmus. Since 1986, Lucinda has held weekly meditation meetings and weekend retreats in Colorado Springs.

Day and Location Friday: Lohan School of Shaolin
Saturday & Sunday: Sahara West Library

Sahara West Library
9600 W. Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89117
Map of Sahara West Library

Lohan School of Shaolin (also see their web site at http://www.lvlohans.com )

3850 Schiff Drive
Las Vegas , NV 89102
(702)364-5875 - office
(702)367-2790 - fax
Directions - Take Spring Mt. Road East to Valley View, Valley View South (three driveways) Turn right into Schiff Dr.

Map of 3850 Schiff Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89103-1813

Times: Friday 7 pm - 9 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

What to bring:
Meditation cushion and or a bench (chairs will be available), blanket or shawl, yoga mat (optional), lunch (water and tea provided)

Friday is hosted by the Lotus in the Desert Sangha and is Dana (donation) only.
Fees for Saturday and Sunday are $50.00 a day or $ 80.00 for both days. (There is a $10 discount for students and tuition assistance is available on an individual basis.)
Additional dana, in appreciation of Lucinda's teachings, is traditional and will gladly be accepted.

Information/registration: call 571-1820, or email: [email protected]

VIPASSANA RETREATS

Retreats are designed for both beginning and experienced meditators. Daily instruction in meditation and nightly dhamma talks by the teacher are given, and individual or group interviews are arranged with the teacher at regular intervals. The entire day is spent in silent meditation practice with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation. The combination of this regular schedule, the silence, group support, and daily instructions provides a beneficial environment for developing and deepening meditation practice. Complete silence is maintained at all times except during teacher interviews and question/answer periods. Beginners are encouraged to be present from the start of the retreat to receive initial instructions. To gain the most benefit, participants are encouraged to attend the full retreat.

METTA (Loving Kindness) RETREAT

The practice of loving kindness teaches us to love unconditionally. We learn to open our hearts and to be loving and accepting toward ourselves and others. With practice we can develop a radiant, kind heart. The practice of loving kindness also provides the foundation for the development of compassion, joy and equanimity. Loving kindness is a powerful practice and can change how we view the world.

DANA

Dana is a generosity offering to the teacher. (All suggested donations for registration fees are used for the retreat expenses.) It is central to this tradition that the students support the teacher with a donation. There is no set amount, but you are encouraged to give generously to the extent you are able. Dana is totally voluntary. A box will be available at the retreat for Dana donations to the teacher.

REGISTRATION

Further information regarding retreat site, times and other details will be sent after you register.

Non-residential retreats begin with check-in at 6:30 pm Friday, Saturday from 9 am-5 pm (or 9 pm) and Sunday 9 am to 2 pm (or 4 pm). (Times can vary with each retreat). Full payment is due at the time of registration. Plan to arrive each day 30 min. before starting time to register each day.

Scholarships: Inability to pay should not prevent you from attending, as there are some funds set aside for this purpose.

Past Retreats

April 1-3, 2005
A Weekend Vipassana Retreat with Lucinda Green

Lucinda Green from the Rocky Mountain Insight Meditation Sangha will be leading a weekend retreat on the first weekend of April.(1-3)

Lucinda Green is the president and founder of Rocky Mountain Insight (RMI). She has been a student of eastern meditation since 1968. Lucinda began the practice of vipassana meditation in 1975 as part of her professional training as a mind/body integrative therapist. Since that time, she has lived and studied Buddhism intensively in India and Sri Lanka. In addition, she studied at the Nyingma Institute (Tibetan Buddhist) in Berkley and created the Buddhist women's Sangha in 1982. Her teachers have included Munindra, U Silananda, Jack Kornfield, Joseph Goldstein, Pema Chödrön, Thich Nhat Hahn, Rina Sircar and Christopher Titmus. Since 1994, Lucinda has held weekly meditation meetings and weekend retreats in Colorado Springs.

Location: Friday Private Residence Saturday & Sunday: West Sahara Library
Times: Friday 7pm-9pm
Saturday 10:30am-5:30pm
Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm
Suggested donation: Friday is hosted by the Lotus in the Desert Sangha and is Dana (donation) only. Saturday and Sunday are $30.00 a day or $ 55.00 for both days. ($10 discount for students)
Additional Dana in appreciation of Lucinda's teachings will be gladly accepted.

"Cultivating the Mind Of Love And Peace"
A Weekend Vipassana Meditation Retreat with Richard Shankman November 5-7, 2004

Join us for a weekend of mindfulness meditation using present moment awareness as a practice to develop strength, serenity, and liberating insight for the transformation of self and society. Looking within and learning from self opens the door for extending love and peace to your community, the world, and interrelated nature of all beings. The practice of sitting and walking meditation, paves the way for our place in life. Although life is not without strife, through love, reconciliation, and peace, we can participate in a world in which we all want to live.

Richard Shankman has 25 years of meditation experience and is certified by the Spirit Rock Community Dharma Leader Training Program. Richard is a co-founder of the Sati Center for Buddhist Studies ( www.sati.org ) and teaches regularly at four San Francisco meditation groups. Richard has been instrumental in starting a meditation program in the San Mateo County Jail system. He has been a facilitator with the Alternatives to Violence Project for about six years, presenting three-day workshops primarily in San Quentin State Prison, and in the community. He recently returned from a yearlong retreat at Insight Meditation Society.

Suggested donation: $50 for the weekend and $25 for a day ($10 discount for students)
Additional donation (dana) in appreciation of Richard's teachings will be gladly accepted. Retreat is open to those who wish to begin a meditation practice.

Information and registration: call 571-1820, or email: lotusinthedesert @yahoo.com

Eric Kolvig - October 31- November 2, 2003

Eric Kolvig, Ph.D. has been a dharma teacher since 1985 after practicing intensively, and continuing to practice, at IMS. In response to the AIDS epidemic and homophobia, in recent years he has led many retreats around the country for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered.

Eric served as resident teacher for the Santa Fe Sangha January 1997 through October 1999. He also met and worked with neighboring sanghas. He joined the Albuquerque sangha two or three times per month during that time. He continues to lead occasional retreats and gives occasional talks in Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

Interview with Eric
A Review of the Eightfold Path -- Transcriptions of some of Eric's talks at the Albuquerque Thursday night group.
Eric Kolvig -- on-line dharma talks from audiodharma.org

The retreat begins at 7 pm on October 31 and ends at 4 pm on November 2.

Until the registration form is active on our site, please contact us via email or call (702) 571-1820 to register for this retreat.