Join us for a special weekend retreat Aug. 23-25:

The Mystical Mind retreat will recall stories of the great Buddhist and Christian mystics and explore ways in which their lives and teachings support the spiritual practice of mindfulness-awareness. This weekend is a unique weaving together of Buddhist and Christian spiritual practice with an inspirational look at how both traditions nurture the mystical mind. The weekend will include storytelling and various forms of contemplation such as: sitting meditation, mindfulness movement, chanting and nature walks.

Where: Big Hill Retreat, Baddeck, Nova Scotia

Dates: Fri. Aug. 23rd, 6 p.m. to
      Sun. Aug 25th, 7 p.m.

Fee:   $100. includes meals and
     Accommodation

Facilitators:
Teresa Bryant, B.A., M.A.
Teresa is a counsellor and educator at King’s College, University of Western Ontario and with Nyingje Companions. Her work includes retreat and workshop facilitation, counselling and adult education in the areas of meditation, spirituality and multifaith leadership. She is a certified Spiritual Director with the Toronto School of Theology and is currently studying Buddhist psychotherapy with Amida Trust, Great Britain. Teresa has particular interest in Christian-Buddhist dialogue and considers herself equally at home in both traditions.

Yeshe Wangpo, B.A., M.Ed.
Yeshe is a retired Tibetan Buddhist monk of the Karma Kagyu lineage, and a student of the Very Venerable Kenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. He received most of his Buddhist training at Gampo Abbey, a monastery of the Kagyu lineage. He is founder of Nyingje Companions and is currently resident teacher, instructing in Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, meditation and ritual in a western context.

For more information /registration contact
Catherine or Terry Henderson:
Phone: 902-295-2726       /   www.bighillretreat.com
 
 
 

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email: info@bighillretreat.com
Phone: 902-295-2726

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