JUST ANNOUNCED :: Saturday, October 8th, 2011

Sit Happens is Hosting A One-Day Silent Meditation Retreat at The Diamond Willow Artisan Retreat Center in Turner Valley, AB

Saturday, October 8th, 2011 ::  Sit Happens is presenting a one day retreat to be held at The Diamond Willow Artisan Retreat Center located at 224133 Highway 546 4.5 kilometers west of Turner Valley. Click here for map. The day will consist of sitting meditation, walking meditation and cleaning meditation. This is a silent retreat.

What to bring: a zafu or bench, zabuton, gomden, mat or blanket. Chairs are available.

Vegetarian lunch and basic refreshments will be served.

The cost for the day is $20. At the end of the day, participants are invited to stay for Indian dinner. The cost for dinner is $10.

Download the official schedule here.

Register

To register for the event please e-mail [email protected] and include your phone number in your message.

We look forward to seeing you!

—The Sit Happens Community

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