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URBAN VIPASSANĀ RETREAT
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
Typically, and traditionally, the ancient and transformative practice of insight (vipassanā) meditation has been relegated to monastics and laypeople capable of spending prolonged periods of time on retreat.
Yet, the beauty and power of this practice lies in its relevance and applicability to life itself. Vipassanā is not separate from our lives, or something we do solely upon a meditation cushion. It is an empowering psychological training method, applicable to each and every waking moment with which we engage. From the cushion to the grocery store, to conversations with our partners, vipassanā can be practiced. As such, we invite you to join us as we bridge the gap between urban life and retreat style practice.
In this weekend urban retreat, Whit will draw upon his more than decade and a half of Buddhist practice experience, guiding you deeply into the refuge of your awareness through the potent and timeless teachings of the Buddha.
Each of our four sessions will entail two sitting meditations (chairs provided), one walking meditation and a Dhamma (philosophy) talk. Sessions are held in noble silence with questions welcomed.
Our retreat will be continuous from Friday night to the culmination of retreat on Sunday. Practitioners are thus invited, if they so choose, to take a vow of silence for the duration of the weekend, both in session and out, supporting the systematic deepening of introspective self-inquiry.
This offering is open to practitioners from all levels of experience.