Das Retreat findet in englischer Sprache mit französischer Übersetzung statt.

Knowing and healing the heart-mind

During the meditative explorations of the retreat we will be using the most fundamental teachings of the Buddha regarding the development of the heart-mind (citta): the satipatthana sutta. By remembering, applying and deepening the faculty of mindfulness in all areas of life, we orient ourselves towards a state of being, where we can simply rest as awareness, instead of constantly striving to achieve some other mental-emotional state based on our personal preferences.. In this way we can simultaneously allow the more boundless qualities of the heart-mind (love, compassion, joy and serenity) to shine forth and enrich our lives accordingly.

The retreat will be held in silence within the monastic ethical structure of the 8-precepts, which includes also precepts of restraint, i.e. not having an evening meal! A schedule of sitting and walking meditation will be combined with active meditation such as cleaning and sharing cooking duties.

Besides sitting and walking meditation instructions, there will be some guidance in slow movement Kum Nye exercises and opportunities for group and/or personal dialogue.