Retreat Description:
Instead of being an impediment on the spiritual path the self can be a vehicle that leads onward to freedom. In this retreat we will explore a wise relationship to self through the cultivation of such qualities as forgiveness, gratitude and peace.
Prior to the retreat, we will email you details, including an online "Home Page" that will hold all the information you need for this retreat, including the schedule and Zoom information.
Fee:
There is a $10 fee to help Insight Chicago cover administrative costs. If you need support with this fee please let us know .
Dana
Andrew Getz teaches this retreat on a dana (donation) basis. You will have an opportunity to make contributions directly to him at the end of the retreat. To learn more about dana, go here.
Meeting Online:
This retreat will take place online via Zoom. Download Zoom here. If you already have Zoom, please make sure it is upgraded to the latest version.
Schedule:
The schedule will be posted shortly. It will include periods of guided and silent sitting meditation, walking meditation, Dhamma talks, and Q & A's.
Questions? Contact ICMC at events@insightchicago.org.
About Andrew Getz
We are happy to host Andrew Getz again for the New Year's Retreat! Andrew has been leading meditation retreats for Insight Chicago since 2004. He has practiced Vipassana meditation for over 30 years, including four years as an ordained monk in Burma and Thailand. He has taught at Spirit Rock and The Insight Meditation Center in Barre, MA. Additionally, Andrew is a hospice nurse and psychotherapist and was trained as a mindfulness based stress reduction instructor by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn. He has worked extensively teaching mindfulness in healthcare community settings and with incarcerated teens.