Dates: March 23 – 24, 2019; 10:00am – 4:30pm
Sliding Scale: $150 – 400. Code SC1M19.

Description:
This weekend non-residential retreat introduces five factors that intensify concentration, strengthen focused attention, and characterize the blissful states of meditative absorption known as jhana: applied attention, sustained attention, joy, happiness, and one-pointedness of mind.

Although these are called the Five Jhana Factors, they are not exclusive to jhana states. This program will provide practical instructions for developing and balancing these factors; distinguish between the jhana factors and the states of jhana absorption; and examine the powerful role that concentration plays on the path of awakening.

This retreat is appropriate for both new and experienced practitioners.