A Three-Day Vipassana (Insight)

Meditation Retreat

"Exploring the Dimensions of Self and No-Self "

with Matthew Flickstein

NOTE: As of 7/1/4 THIS RETREAT IS FULL AND HAS A WAITING LIST of 5.

at the The Franciscan Center
3010 Perry Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33603

July 16 - 18, 20004
Friday 5:00 pm until Sunday 5:00 pm

About this retreat

Throughout our lives we seem to be asking the question, “Who am I?” Just when we think we may have a clear answer, the question seems to change to “Who am I not?” How perplexing! 

Having a healthy self-image and knowing that we create our own reality is essential for our psychological well-being. At the same time, knowing who we are beyond our own creations is essential for our spiritual well-being.

This retreat will explore the dimensions of self and no-self through various meditations, contemplations, dharma talks, and teacher conferences. It will be a journey into the realm of time, space, and emptiness.  

Cost

$225 per person covers seven vegetarian, mostly vegan meals, and two nights lodging. The teachings are offered freely in the tradition of Dana, with appreciation for the finiancial support of participants.

Location

The Franciscan Center is a wonderfully quiet setting for deepening your meditation practice. With eight acres of beautiful river-front grounds, this facility offers each participant a private room with full bath (towels and linens are provided), a quiet meditation hall and ample indoor and outdoor space for walking meditation. The facility is fully staffed, which means there are no "yogi chores" such as dish washing, cleaning up to do... just a few days of deep silence to focus inward and deepen one's meditation practice. The center is wheelchair friendly. Here's a map that you may find helpful:

For driving directions, click here

About the teacher, Matthew Flickstein

Matthew Flickstein, the resident teacher of The Forest Way, has been practicing and teaching vipassana meditation for over twenty-five years. Prior to developing The Forest Way (www.ForestWay.org), Matthew was a psychotherapist and facilitated personal development workshops. He is the author of Journey to the Center: A Meditation Workbook and Swallowing the River Ganges: A Practice Guide to the Path of Purification.

Registration Deadline

Friday July 9 is the registration deadline when the final payment is due. Refunds will be made in full when requested before July 9 after which only partial refunds, if any, can be made. Directions and detailed information will be sent upon receipt of the registration form. It is our hope that financial considerations will not prevent anyone from attending this retreat. Some funds are available for partial (1/2 fee) scholarships, and a deferred payment plan can be arranged. However, the minimum deposit of $100 is reguired to hold your space.

This retreat is limited to 25 participants. Please register as early as possible.

For more information, please email Jordan at retreats@flowingdharma.org or phone 813-989-9910.

Please register by mail by printing out, completing and mailing the registration form below along with your payment to Flowing Dharma, Inc. at the address below.

Registration Form

Please reserve a place for me at the Vipassana (Insight) Meditation Retreat, July 16-18, 2004. I have enclosed $ ________ (min. $100 deposit) with the balance of $ _______ due before July 9 ($225 total per person). Please make your check to “Flowing Dharma, Inc.” and mail to Flowing Dharma, Inc., 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 who wishes to attend this retreat. I’m including a donation of $ __________ to go toward partial scholarships.

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