True Peace Sangha

Lead by Joanne Friday

A Mindfulness Meditation Retreat with Dharma Teacher Joanne Friday in the Tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh

"The peace and joy of the entire world depends on our own peace and joy in this moment"
~Thich Nhat Hanh

All of us have within our hearts a deep love for our family, friends and the world around us. We have a desire to be of benefit and to help alleviate the pain and suffering that is inside of us and all around. And yet we often experience feelings of powerlessness and despair as we encounter the difficulties of life and are at a loss as to how we can do this. When we learn the art of mindful living, enjoying our breath, our steps, and the many wonders that each moment offers us, we nourish our happiness and our capacity to be with, look deeply and transform the suffering in ourselves. When the seeds of peace and happiness have grown in our hearts, we can offer that abundance to those around us, doing our part to contribute to the well-being of the world.

We are delighted and very fortunate that dharma teacher Joanne Friday (www.joannefriday.com) has agreed to offer a retreat for True Peace Sangha again this year! Joanne is an experienced and inspiring lay dharma teacher in the Order of Interbeing, the lineage of our teacher Thich Nhat Hanh. Our sangha enjoyed a weekend retreat with her last May, and her deep practice and joyful presence benefitted so many who attended.

The retreat will be from dinnertime on April 10th until after lunch on April 14th. Five whole days - a good length of time to settle into ourselves, deepen our practice, water positive seeds and heal our difficulties. It will be held at the beautiful Sugar Ridge Retreat Centre on 150 acres near Midland, ON about 1.5 hours north of Toronto. Space will be limited to 35 participants and we expect it to fill quickly, so please don't delay in registering.

Registration Details

Registration forms coming soon...

When
April 10th to April 14th

Cost
$420 + HST Per Person Before March 1st, then $450

About The Sugar Ridge Retreat Centre

The Sugar Ridge Retreat Centre was created to provide a place for people to reconnect with a part of themselves that may be neglected or hidden, to connect with others or just getaway and have some fun! Whether you seek a much needed R&R break, a getaway from kids and family, romance, or a deeper spiritual connection, we will cater to your needs to make your visit a memorable experience. Read more about us or book your own retreat.

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