As human beings we are intrinsically relational and our lives are intertwined in numerous ways. And though we are interconnected, our hearts do not always feel and know this relationality. With Insight Dialogue we can explore how the experience of connection fluctuates with inner and outer circumstances. We will explore the liberating power of being in connection through the practice of Insight Dialogue while investigating the manifestations of the meditative hindrances in our hearts and lives.

This City Retreat will be offered in English.

Insight Dialogue is a relational meditation practice that brings together the power of the meditative qualities of the body-heart-mind, the wisdom teachings of the Buddha, and our inherent capacity for relatedness. In this retreat, we will invite the guidelines of Insight Dialogue – pause, relax, open, attune to emergence, listen deeply, and speak the truth– to create a basis for our mutual exploration of the meditative hindrances in our practice and the conditions that sets them free. On Sunday, we will foster emergent practice resulting from the container of kindness, awareness and insight into experiencing the causes and absence of hindrances.

This city retreat, intended for both beginners and those with prior experience of Insight Dialogue, will support a deepening of relational practice. Prior silent meditation practice (vipassana, insight meditation, mindfulness, dzochzen a.o.) is required.

Teachers: Riët Aarsse and Brent Beresford

Friday: 19.30-21.30 hrs
Saturday: 9.30-16.00 hrs
Sunday: 9.30-16.00 hrs.

Costs: 95 euro – this is for the rent and some travel costs – the teachers offers this city retreat on dana base – you are invited to donate at the end of the retreat.

After registration and payment, you will an automatic email of confirmation. A week before the start of the retreat you will receive an email with some practical information.
Thank you and we look forward to practice with you!