Note: This event begins at 4:00pm Pacific, 7:00pm Eastern.
6-day Online Retreat with Oren Jay Sofer, Sharon Salzberg, Greg Scharf and Winnie Nazarko
Metta is the Pali work for friendship or lovingkindness. It is taught as a meditation that cultivates our natural capacity for an open and loving heart. With its roots in practices said to have been taught by the Buddha himself, metta is traditionally offered along with meditations that enrich compassion, joy in the happiness of others, and equanimity. These practices lead to the development of concentration, fearlessness, happiness, and a greater ability to love.
Open to both new and experienced meditators, this retreat includes instructions for sitting and walking meditation practice, Q&A, and talks about the teachings. All are welcome!
This retreat is online and on-demand. Registration for the live event also comes with access to the retreat recordings for 30 days after the retreat ends.
Cost: Sliding-scale: $200, $325, or $500.
Scholarships rate of $100 available, and no-fee enrollment for those who request a fee-waiver. IMS’s “Pay What You Can Afford” system supports the cultivation of a dynamic and inclusive community and contributes to the health and vibrancy of the sangha. Email imsonline@dharma.org for more information or to request a scholarship or no-fee enrollment.
Questions: For more information, please email IMS at imsonline@dharma.org.
Daily Schedule – times listed in Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Note: all sessions (except movement) will be recorded and posted so you can view it later if you missed one. (Note: evening chanting and the two Q&R sessions will have the audio only recorded and made available on Dharma Seed).
Wednesday, May 19
7 – 8:30 pm – Opening Session – Sharon, Oren, Greg, Winnie, Calia
9 – 9:30 pm – Sitting Meditation & Chanting – Winnie
Thursday, May 20
10 – 11 am – Meditation Instructions – Oren
1:30 – 2:30 pm – Mindful Movement with Calia
4 – 5 pm – Guided Meditation & Q&A – with Sharon
7 – 8 pm – Dharma Talk – Greg
8:45 – 9:30 pm – Sitting Meditation & Chanting – Oren
Friday, May 21
10 – 11 am – Meditation Instructions – Greg
11:30 – 12:15 pm – Q&R – Winnie
1:30 – 2:30 pm – Mindful Movement with Calia
4 – 5 pm – Guided Meditation & Q&A – with Sharon
7 – 8 pm – Dharma Talk – Oren
8:45 – 9:30 pm – Sitting Meditation & Chanting – Oren
Saturday, May 22
10 – 11 am – Meditation Instructions – Oren
1:30 – 2:30 pm – Mindful Movement with Calia
4 – 5 pm – Guided Meditation & Q&A – with Sharon
7 – 8 pm – Dharma Talk – Winnie
8:45 – 9:30 pm – Sitting Meditation & Chanting – Greg
Sunday, May 23
10 – 11 am – Meditation Instructions – Winnie
11:30 – 12:15 pm – Q&R – Greg
1:30 – 2:30 pm – Mindful Movement with Calia
4 – 5 pm – Guided Meditation & Q&A – with Sharon
7 – 8 pm – Dharma Talk – Winnie, Greg, Oren
8:45 – 9:30 pm – Sitting Meditation & Chanting – Greg
Monday, May 24
10 – 11:30 am – Closing Session – Winnie, Greg, Oren, Calia