Unplug Negative Narratives
Meditation Retreat
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Saturday, October 19 | 10am - 1pm
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We all have negative narratives that drag us and others down. How is it possible to not get caught in the iron net of negative narratives? Perhaps, you or family members have been harmed? Perhaps, coworkers ot others are critical towards you? Maybe, you are critical of yourself?
“Just as there is room in the sky for a thunderstorm, so there is room in the vast space of our mind for a few painful feelings; and just as a storm has no power to destroy the sky, so unpleasant feelings have no power to destroy our mind.” — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
In this retreat, we will explore:
> How to recognize and reduce negative narratives
> Negative vs positive perspectives to shift narrative
> Meditation techniques to focus letting go authentically from negative narratives of ourself and others
The retreat is suitable for all meditation levels, including beginners. It includes guided meditations, short teachings as well as Q&A in the last session. Everyone can benefit from this retreat — you don't have to be Buddhist to participate.
$25/ $20 for students & seniors
$40/30days [first time members]
SCHEDULE
10:00 - 11:30am — Session 1
11:45am - 1pm — Session 2
BOOKS & CDs
This retreat will be using the books How to Solve Our Human Problems and Modern Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. It's not required to have this book, but some people like to have them on hand during the event or read more afterward.You can purchase books in our Bookstore & Shop — check out our Shop schedule.
Let's Connect
234 N. Morton Street, Bloomington, IN
info@meditationinbloomington.org
What to Expect
2 sessions with 15min break
> calming guided meditations
> short talks to inspire
> guided meditations to transform
> in person only
Register or Drop In
> No experience necessary and everyone is welcome
> Cushy chairs and cushions
TEACHER
Kadam Tom Mitchell has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for twenty-eight years. Previously he has served as the first Resident Teacher of Kadampa Buddhism in Indiana. Often spiced with humor, his teachings enable busy modern people to benefit from ancient Buddhist wisdom in their day-to-day lives.