Introductory Meditation Mini-Retreat

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Join us for a Saturday afternoon retreat at the Zen Center of Syracuse.

This retreat will be led by long-time Zen practitioner and psychotherapist Nikyu Robert Strickland, authorized as a Dharma Teacher by Zen Center Abbot Shinge Sherry Chayat Roshi.

Meet in the Carriage House Zendo at 2:00 for instruction in posture and meditation techniques, yoga stretches, and zazen periods alternating with walking meditation. A discussion period will take place in the Forman House from 4:15-5, followed by a potluck supper. Appropriate for beginners, and bring a friend if you’d like. Practitioners at all levels are welcome.

This retreat is designed to help you establish a regular meditation practice, which

fosters wellness and reduces stress
helps develop inner tranquility and appropriate action
leads to creative responses to life’s challenges
helps transcend limited, dualistic thinking
supports awareness and inner change
nurtures courage in the face of fear
fosters inner stability, self-confidence, and dignity.

Cost: $30

Please bring a vegetarian dish to share for the potluck dinner.

Please click here to register

Date:

Sat, Sep 17, 2016 - 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Location:

Zen Center of Syracuse, Carriage House Zendo

Program fee:

30.00

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