Regional Events
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November 2-3, 2019 overnight retreat for men at Cedar Valley Retreat Center in West Bend WI, led by David Haskin and Hal Dessel. Registration is not yet open for this retreat. You can check the website http://www.mindfulman.org/events.html or email David Haskin for more info (dhaskin@gmail.com).
October 18-20, 2019 Snowflower Sangha annual retreat led by Jack Lawlor at Bethel Horizons in Dodgeville WI. Registration is now open for this retreat; go to https://snowflower.org/retreats/ or email questions@snowflower.org
Oct 8-17, 2019 10 day residential retreat with Venerable Ajahn Punnadhammo, sponsored by Madison Insight Meditation Group. The retreat will be held at Pine Lake Camp in Westfield, WI. The retreat is expected to fill quickly. More information is at this link: http://madisonmeditation.org/event/ajahn-punnadhammo-residential-retreat/
October 4-6, 2019 weekend retreat with Janice Sheppard and David Haskin at the Cenacle Retreat and Conference Center, 513 West Fullerton Parkway, Chicago. The retreat is hosted by Chicago Weekly Sitting Meditation Group and North Suburban Meditation Community. Here are additional details and a link to registration: https://www.meetup.com/Chicago-Meditation/events/263349448/
September 27 - 28, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Madison, WI
From Personal to Social Transformation: Practicing for the Welfare of All Facilitated by Brooke Dodson-Lavelle
This workshop is designed to help all those with an active contemplative or spiritual practice learn to recognize, assess and ultimately work to transform systemic forms of oppression including racism, sexism, classism and so on embedded within our traditions. Through creative visioning, storytelling, relationship and community building, we will work to develop a sustainable set of tools and strategies to support inclusive, compassion-based anti-oppression work within our spiritual communities for benefit of all.
click here to register.
From Personal to Social Transformation: Practicing for the Welfare of All Facilitated by Brooke Dodson-Lavelle
This workshop is designed to help all those with an active contemplative or spiritual practice learn to recognize, assess and ultimately work to transform systemic forms of oppression including racism, sexism, classism and so on embedded within our traditions. Through creative visioning, storytelling, relationship and community building, we will work to develop a sustainable set of tools and strategies to support inclusive, compassion-based anti-oppression work within our spiritual communities for benefit of all.
click here to register.
Sept 6-11, 2019 residential retreat with Santikaro at the Portiuncula Center for Prayer, Frankfort IL sponsored by Insight Chicago. For details and a link to register: https://www.insightchicago.org/events/santikaro-fall-retreat-2019
August 17-19, 2019 residential retreat at the Christine Center in Willard WI: Emotional Healing Using Buddhist Wisdom with Lama Yeshe. Here is a description and info to register: https://christinecenter.org/emotional-healing-using-buddhist-wisdom/
Sat Aug 10, 2019 8:30 AM to 5:15 PM: Daylong Community Retreat at Lussier Family Heritage Center, 3101 Lake Farm Rd,
Madison, WI. Information, a schedule and a link for registration is here:
http://madisonmeditation.org/event/daylong-community-retreat/
There is no charge for this event, sponsored by Madison Insight Meditation Group. Please bring a bag lunch and a water bottle/ coffee mug for beverages.
Madison, WI. Information, a schedule and a link for registration is here:
http://madisonmeditation.org/event/daylong-community-retreat/
There is no charge for this event, sponsored by Madison Insight Meditation Group. Please bring a bag lunch and a water bottle/ coffee mug for beverages.
August 7-11, 2019 Magnolia Grove Monastery, Batesville, Mississippi
Mini US Tour: Breathe, It'll Be Okay!
Led by Thich Nhat Hanh's community of monks and nuns
Cost: TBD, usually around $160 - $350 depending on lodging choice
(possible to carpool with people in Green Bay)
https://magnoliagrovemonastery.org/calendar/mindfulness-retreat-in-english-breathe-itll-be-okay/
Mini US Tour: Breathe, It'll Be Okay!
Led by Thich Nhat Hanh's community of monks and nuns
Cost: TBD, usually around $160 - $350 depending on lodging choice
(possible to carpool with people in Green Bay)
https://magnoliagrovemonastery.org/calendar/mindfulness-retreat-in-english-breathe-itll-be-okay/
August 4 - August 9, 2019 , at the Christine Center, Willard, Wisconsin.
Transformation and Healing: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness
sponsored by the Mindfulness Community of Milwaukee
The price for the retreat is $310 to $525, depending on the accommodations, and includes all meals.
Note: Scholarships are available!
For retreat information or questions, email: retreatregistration@milwaukeemindfulness.com.
Transformation and Healing: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness
sponsored by the Mindfulness Community of Milwaukee
The price for the retreat is $310 to $525, depending on the accommodations, and includes all meals.
Note: Scholarships are available!
For retreat information or questions, email: retreatregistration@milwaukeemindfulness.com.
July 31, 2019 5:00 - 6:30 PM (Opening Reception) Ford Center Forest, Alberta, MI
Contemplative Forest Art Walk
a self-guided mindfulness path marked by hand painted banners
trail head located behind the dorm/conference center
info: Anne Beffel, Artist aebeffel@mtu.edu
Contemplative Forest Art Walk
a self-guided mindfulness path marked by hand painted banners
trail head located behind the dorm/conference center
info: Anne Beffel, Artist aebeffel@mtu.edu
June 29 - 30, 2019 Goodman Community Center, Madison, WI
Snowflower Sangha
Harmony in our Home, Joy in the World
Led by monastics from Blue Cliff Monastery, in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.
Cost: $10-$45 per person
Lodging not included
https://snowflower.org/event/retreat-with-blue-cliff-monastics/
Snowflower Sangha
Harmony in our Home, Joy in the World
Led by monastics from Blue Cliff Monastery, in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.
Cost: $10-$45 per person
Lodging not included
https://snowflower.org/event/retreat-with-blue-cliff-monastics/
June 7-9, 2019 Horizon Village, Oshkosh, WI
Smiling Dandelion Sangha 11th Annual Retreat-
Roots and Wings: Grounded and Opened: Serenity and Insight
with Steven Spiro and Janice Sheppard
(not exactly in TNH tradition, but similar, and this is a well loved retreat)
Cost: $175 commuter $255 w/ lodging
Questions? Contact: Jeanna at smildandsangha@gmail.com
Smiling Dandelion Sangha 11th Annual Retreat-
Roots and Wings: Grounded and Opened: Serenity and Insight
with Steven Spiro and Janice Sheppard
(not exactly in TNH tradition, but similar, and this is a well loved retreat)
Cost: $175 commuter $255 w/ lodging
Questions? Contact: Jeanna at smildandsangha@gmail.com
Sunday, June 2, 2019
Meditate Marquette, Center for Meditation and Contemplative Practices
Quarterly silent retreat day (9:00 am to 4:00 pm)
The day will include self-guided sitting meditation, walking meditation, some dharma talks, and mindful eating. Lunch and refreshments are BYO. Space is limited. Donations accepted. Northern Lights Martial Arts Studio on South Front Street in Marquette, MI. Chairs are available. Bring your own cushion and/or bench if you wish.
To register: 906-225-1776 or dls40@aol.com
Meditate Marquette, Center for Meditation and Contemplative Practices
Quarterly silent retreat day (9:00 am to 4:00 pm)
The day will include self-guided sitting meditation, walking meditation, some dharma talks, and mindful eating. Lunch and refreshments are BYO. Space is limited. Donations accepted. Northern Lights Martial Arts Studio on South Front Street in Marquette, MI. Chairs are available. Bring your own cushion and/or bench if you wish.
To register: 906-225-1776 or dls40@aol.com
Peace is the Way - Eight Mindful Steps Toward Peace
co-sponsored by the Chicago Weekly Sitting Meditation Group and the North Suburban Meditation Community.
April 10–14, 2019
Presenters: David Haskin, Janice Cittasubha Sheppard, Steven Spiro
cost: $295 – $625
Techny Towers Conference & Retreat Center, 2001 Waukegan Road, Techny, IL 60082 (847-272-1100)
to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peace-is-the-way-eight-mindful-steps-toward-peace-tickets-52485420305
co-sponsored by the Chicago Weekly Sitting Meditation Group and the North Suburban Meditation Community.
April 10–14, 2019
Presenters: David Haskin, Janice Cittasubha Sheppard, Steven Spiro
cost: $295 – $625
Techny Towers Conference & Retreat Center, 2001 Waukegan Road, Techny, IL 60082 (847-272-1100)
to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peace-is-the-way-eight-mindful-steps-toward-peace-tickets-52485420305
Meditation Groups Holiday Schedule 2018
MARQUETTE, MI
YES Thursday, 12/20 - Jeremy's class at Library 5:30pm
NO Sunday, 12/23 - Meditation Sit at Northern Lights Studio 5:30
NO Tuesday, 12/25 Meditation Sit at St. Paul's Church 6:00
YES Thursday, 12/27 - Jeremy's class at Library, 5:30pm Shiras Room
YES Sunday 12/30 - Meditation sit at Northern Lights Studio 5:30pm
YES Tuesday, 1/1/19 Meditation sit at St. Paul's Church 6:00pm
MARQUETTE, MI
YES Thursday, 12/20 - Jeremy's class at Library 5:30pm
NO Sunday, 12/23 - Meditation Sit at Northern Lights Studio 5:30
NO Tuesday, 12/25 Meditation Sit at St. Paul's Church 6:00
YES Thursday, 12/27 - Jeremy's class at Library, 5:30pm Shiras Room
YES Sunday 12/30 - Meditation sit at Northern Lights Studio 5:30pm
YES Tuesday, 1/1/19 Meditation sit at St. Paul's Church 6:00pm
MARQUETTE INTERFAITH FORUM presents its annual interfaith EVENING of THANKS
Tuesday, Nov 20, 2018 7:00pm
St Paul’s Episcopal Church 201 E Ridge, Marquette
The service will include readings, songs and prayers from Buddhist, Anishinaabe, Jewish, Muslim, Christian (Catholic and Protestant), Baha’i and Unitarian Universalist traditions. Following the service there will be breads and spreads from various traditions, tea, coffee, and cider.
All are welcome!
For information, contact: Aaron Scholnik (906)869-6543 or apsmd@aol.com
Day of Mindfulness
Saturday, October 6, 2018
St Paul's Episcopal Church, 201 E Ridge St, Marquette, MI
Since Sept 2015, Heart of the Keweenaw Sangha has offered Days of Mindfulness several times per year. These free, one-day silent retreats include:
• Sitting Meditation
• Indoor and Outdoor Walking Meditation
• Relaxation with gentle body movements
• Mindful eating, smiling, and breathing together
• Dharma Talk
• Guided Meditation
No fee, donation of $10 to $20 is suggested only.
To register, contact Laura Petrie at petriedish57@gmail.com or 906-226--2762
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Madison's SnowFlower Sangha invites you to the Annual Autumn Regional Retreat
What Zen? Suggestions from the Buddha, Thay, and the Zen Tradition on Living Mindfully in Chaotic Times
A weekend of Mindfulness October 12-14, 2018
Bethel Horizons Retreat Center, Dodgeville , WI
With Dharma Teacher Jack Lawlor
More information ● Contact Tom Loomis or Gloria Green: sfretreats@snowflower.org
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Lovingkindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity
A 6-Week Online Course with Wendy Eisner
October 10-November 17, 2018
live sessions: Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm
Information and course registration is available at
http://wendyeisner.com/news/coming-in-october-lovingkindness-and-the-brahma-viharas/
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Weekly events...
Open Meditation Group Sit - Marquette, MI
Tuesdays 6 to 7 pm, Free (donations accepted).
Mindfulness Meditation practice guidance offered from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church basement, 201 E Ridge St. Door facing Arch, downstairs on the left.
An opportunity for individuals with meditation practices to get
together in a group setting. Facilitated by Deb Smith. 225-1776.
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Annual events...
January - Thaypassana Retreat (3 days) at Holy Wisdom Monastery in Madison, WI - Maureen Brady
May - Spring Retreat (3-5 days) at Song of the Morning Yoga Ranch, Vanderbilt, MI - Blue Water Sangha
October - Fall Retreat (3 days) at Bethel Horizons, Dodgeville, WI - SnowFlower Sangha
October/November - Day of Mindfulness at St Pauls Episcopal Church in Marquette, MI - Heart of the Keweenaw Sangha
Tuesday, Nov 20, 2018 7:00pm
St Paul’s Episcopal Church 201 E Ridge, Marquette
The service will include readings, songs and prayers from Buddhist, Anishinaabe, Jewish, Muslim, Christian (Catholic and Protestant), Baha’i and Unitarian Universalist traditions. Following the service there will be breads and spreads from various traditions, tea, coffee, and cider.
All are welcome!
For information, contact: Aaron Scholnik (906)869-6543 or apsmd@aol.com
Day of Mindfulness
Saturday, October 6, 2018
St Paul's Episcopal Church, 201 E Ridge St, Marquette, MI
Since Sept 2015, Heart of the Keweenaw Sangha has offered Days of Mindfulness several times per year. These free, one-day silent retreats include:
• Sitting Meditation
• Indoor and Outdoor Walking Meditation
• Relaxation with gentle body movements
• Mindful eating, smiling, and breathing together
• Dharma Talk
• Guided Meditation
No fee, donation of $10 to $20 is suggested only.
To register, contact Laura Petrie at petriedish57@gmail.com or 906-226--2762
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Madison's SnowFlower Sangha invites you to the Annual Autumn Regional Retreat
What Zen? Suggestions from the Buddha, Thay, and the Zen Tradition on Living Mindfully in Chaotic Times
A weekend of Mindfulness October 12-14, 2018
Bethel Horizons Retreat Center, Dodgeville , WI
With Dharma Teacher Jack Lawlor
More information ● Contact Tom Loomis or Gloria Green: sfretreats@snowflower.org
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Lovingkindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity
A 6-Week Online Course with Wendy Eisner
October 10-November 17, 2018
live sessions: Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm
Information and course registration is available at
http://wendyeisner.com/news/coming-in-october-lovingkindness-and-the-brahma-viharas/
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Weekly events...
Open Meditation Group Sit - Marquette, MI
Tuesdays 6 to 7 pm, Free (donations accepted).
Mindfulness Meditation practice guidance offered from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church basement, 201 E Ridge St. Door facing Arch, downstairs on the left.
An opportunity for individuals with meditation practices to get
together in a group setting. Facilitated by Deb Smith. 225-1776.
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Annual events...
January - Thaypassana Retreat (3 days) at Holy Wisdom Monastery in Madison, WI - Maureen Brady
May - Spring Retreat (3-5 days) at Song of the Morning Yoga Ranch, Vanderbilt, MI - Blue Water Sangha
October - Fall Retreat (3 days) at Bethel Horizons, Dodgeville, WI - SnowFlower Sangha
October/November - Day of Mindfulness at St Pauls Episcopal Church in Marquette, MI - Heart of the Keweenaw Sangha
