SAYING YES TO LIFE

How can we live wholeheartedly in a challenging world

RJ Chippindall

3 day ~ December 13 -16

Standard rate:
R3570 – R4260 (en-suite);
Generous Rate:
 R4410 – R5220 (en-suite);
plus suggested
Teachers Dana: R400 – R2000      

1.  Standard Rate – This includes accommodation, food and basic running costs for the centre plus a surcharge to cover travel for the teacher.
2. Generous Rate – This includes the above plus a dana contribution to Emoyeni for upkeep and improvements to the centre and other eventualities.
   Plus Suggested rate for Teacher’s dana (not included in the above rates). This is a sliding scale suggestion as to how much to contribute to the teacher.
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   We have a choice in how we meet the difficulties that life presents us with: we can be defensive and erect barriers to pain, or we can chose to approach discomfort with an attitude of friendliness and curiosity.  Being open to what is challenging requires courage and practice as it is not in the nature of the human brain to remain calm in the face of difficulty.  In relaxing into what is painful we are making friends with ourselves and our world and developing maitri, the unconditional self-acceptance that is the basis of compassion and wellbeing.In this 3-day silent retreat we will have the opportunity to say yes to life in all its forms, delightful and painful. We will draw on the writings of Pema Chodron to inspire us to live fearlessly by giving up control and waking up to everything we experience in and around us. Loving kindness meditations will support us in retreat will include sessions of sitting and moving mindfulness practice, as well as walking the labyrinth and group discussions.

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