2 Day-long Insight Meditation Retreats
with
Susan Schmickle
February 7 & 8, 2004
Saturday, Feb. 7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: "ARE YOU WHAT YOU THINK?," Integrated Medicine Healing Center, 5770 Roosevelt Blvd., Suite 300, Clearwater
Sunday, Feb. 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: "FOCUS ON RIGHT SPEECH," Wisdom Pond, 2515 Robertson Trail, Lutz, Florida 33559
About the Teacher
Susan Schmickle is the resident Retreat Coordinator at Oakwood Retreat Center in Selma, Indiana. In that capacity, she supports practices of people from many spiritual disciplines. As a meditation teacher, she uses the tools of Theravada Buddhist practice to bring into focus the true nature of human life and experience. Matthew Flickstein is her teacher and mentor.
ARE YOU WHAT YOU THINK? (Clearwater Retreat, Saturday)
As we go through life, we tend to have many ideas about who we are and how much control we have. During this day-long retreat we will explore the interdependence and non-separateness of all of life to discover if we really are, in truth, what we think we are. The day will include concentration and insight practice, guided meditation, walking and eating meditation, and dharma discussion. Instruction will be given for those unfamiliar with the practices.
Bring a light lunch, beverage, a sitting cushion and pad or the equivalent. Also bring a small blanket and layers for warmth as the room can be cool. Chairs are available. Please wear quiet clothing and avoid using perfume or other scented products.
To register for the Clearwater retreat, contact Beverly Wingert at (727) 415-1492 or e-mail her at suncoastdharma@aol.com
FOCUS ON RIGHT SPEECH (Wisdom Pond/Tampa Retreat, Sunday)
Through insight practice and dharma discussion, we will explore the roots of right speech, what conditions skillful and unskillful speech, and how to move from silence into true freedom of speech. The day will include concentration and insight meditation, guided meditation exercises, walking and eating meditation, and dharma discussion. Instruction will be given for those unfamiliar with the practices.
Bring a sitting cushion and pad or the equivalent. Chairs are available. Please wear quiet clothing and avoid wearing perfumes and other scented products. A light, vegan lunch will be provided.
The fee for the Wisdom Pond retreat (to cover the cost of travel expenses, meeting space and lunch) is offered on a sliding scale basis, from $25 to $75. Set your fee, no questions asked. Partial scholarships are available.
To register for the Tampa retreat, complete the registration form below:
Registration deadline is Wednesday, February 4.
This retreat is limited to 25 participants. For more information please e-mail info@flowingdharma.org or phone 813-989-9910.
Please register by printing out, completing and mailing the registration form to the address noted on the registration form.
Registration Form
Please reserve a place for me at the Day-long Vipassana (Insight) Meditation Retreat with Susan Schmickle, February 8, 2004 at Wisdom Pond.
I have enclosed $ ________ (sliding scale $25 to $75. You set the fee. No questions asked.) Please make your check to “Flowing Dharma” and mail to Flowing Dharma, 13402-D Thomasville Circle, Tampa, FL 33617. (Please print clearly)
Name:_________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________ State:______________
ZIP: ________________________ Phone:___________________________
E-mail:________________________________________________________
I want to help ensure that lack of money is not a barrier to anyone wishing to attend this retreat. I’m including a donation of $ __________ toward partial scholarships.
Wisdom Pond
is at 2515 Robertson Trail, Lutz, Florida 33559. This is just off Livingston Road, which is 4/10 mile west of Bruce B. Downs Blvd. and 1 6/10 miles east of I-275. From Bearss take Livingston north for 5 3/10 miles. Pass Sunset Lane and make a right (east) onto Robertson Trail. Then take the second drive on the right. Here's a map that you may find helpful:
The Integrative Medicine Healing Center is located in Bay Forest office park, 5770 Roosevelt Blvd., Suite 300, which is about 2 miles west of St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport just beyond the Bayside Bridge on the north side of Roosevelt.
