The A.R.T. of Happiness: Meditation Day Retreat for Seniors

Consider this retreat to be a delightful gift for yourself: spending a day in a beautiful natural setting amongst a gentle, inquisitive group of like-minded seniors.

The Buddha taught: “Breathing in, I know I am breathing in. Breathing out, I know I am breathing out.” With this simple and time-honoured lesson, we will explore the ancient art of letting go of the regrets of past issues and the worries of the future by resting into the precious experience of being alive in this moment, one breath at a time. With our senses fully alive, we can cultivate an appreciation of the gifts that life has to offer right here, right now, so as to hold the many issues and challenges of aging with tenderness, wisdom, and heartfelt compassion.

This retreat is for beginners who want to explore this ancient mindful meditation, as well as those of you who want to deepen your practice. You will learn the Three Breath Journey, a simple and practical way of centering yourself in the midst of your daily activities. During this day, you will be treated to guided and silent meditation focused on body sensations, breath, sight, and sound, simple mindful movement suitable for anyone, and Buddhist teachings that have proven to be helpful to navigate this road of aging; speed bumps, curves, and all.

You may also like the following events from Bethlehem Centre, Nanaimo:

• This Friday, 29th August, 03:00 pm, Fall Away Weekend Retreat: Bodhichitta Centre in Nanaimo
• Next Wednesday, 3rd September, 10:30 am, Chair Yoga With Russell McNeil in Nanaimo
• Next month, 9th September, 01:00 am, Mindful Self-Compassion for Anxiety: online series in Nanaimo, British Columbia

Also check out other Health & Wellness events in Nanaimo, Arts events in Nanaimo.