Sun Lakes 2008

AUTUMN RETREAT

Thurs eve Oct 2^nd - Sun lunch Oct 5^th 2008

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CAMP DELANY, SUN LAKES STATE PARK, WA

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This event sees us back at Sun Lakes for the second year running. Those with some history with the FWBO in Vancouver and Seattle will know that we have had the opportunity to participate in retreats at this venue many times in previous years.

Our retreat will follow the established 'usual' format with a daily routine consisting of several periods of meditation, a devotional ritual, study groups and a fair bit of free time to enjoy the park's distinctive desert landscape characteristic of this part of central Washington. We will observe silence after our evening activities through to mid morning the following days. Participants will be expected to assist in meal preparations and clean up and should consider this an aspect of mindfulness practice.

The retreat will be lead by Dharmachari Dayasiddhi from Vancouver and will focus on the theme of "COMPASSIONATE ACTIVITY". With only brief introductions, each day, participants will be free to explore the theme through both solitary reflection plus small group discussions.

Please consider joining us in October. It will be a splendid opportunity to deepen your practice within the supportive conditions of a retreat context.