Letting Go of Fear

Finding Ease and Freedom with the Practice of Mindfulness and Understanding

A Mindfulness Meditation Retreat in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh

Friday, September 27, 2019 through Sunday, September 29, 2019

Dharma Teacher: Michael Ciborski

After ordaining as a monk under Thich Nhat Hanh and living and training for 7 years in the Plum Village Monastery (France), Michael returned in 2003 to the US, where he helped to establish MorningSun, a spiritual community & mindfulness centre. He continues to teach and lead retreats all over North America. For more about Michael, see his webpage Teaching and support in Mindfulness Practice and Meditation.

Non-residential retreat (with residential option) at Queen’s House of Retreats, Saskatoon

Our practice will include sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, and dharma discussion. Please plan to attend all sessions: Friday: 7pm-9pm, Saturday: 9am-9pm, Sunday: 9am-4pm

Registration and Cost

A $55 deposit received by September 10th will secure your place at the retreat. The non-residential fee is $120 and includes lunch and supper on Saturday and lunch on Sunday. The residential fee is $250 and includes an austere single bedroom, shared bathroom facilities, and three meals on Saturday and breakfast and lunch on Sunday. All meals are vegetarian. Complete payment should be received no later than September 19th. The retreat cost covers only our expenses in holding the retreat; our retreat leader does not charge for his teachings. Following tradition, there will be an opportunity to support the teacher by way of a donation (dana).

Scholarships may be available, please inquire with the registrar if financial assistance is needed. Young adults are encouraged to apply.

The registration form has more information about the retreat. For additional questions, contact Janet at info@mindfulsaskatoon.ca or 306-222-9347.

This retreat is organized by the Saskatoon Community of Mindful Living