A Week-Long Retreat with Shinzen Young at CEDAR
Event Information
Description
Appreciate, Transcend, Express, and Serve: An Introduction to Unified Mindfulness with Shinzen Young
This will be the first week-long retreat with Shinzen Young at the new location of CEDAR, home of the Center for Mindful Learning and the Monastic Academy.
The retreat will feature:
- Daily 2 hour group process (guided meditation, plus discussion)
- One-on-one meditation guidance from Shinzen
- Two healthy and abundant vegan meals served per day
- Breathtaking views of the Green Mountains in beautiful September weather
During this retreat, Shinzen will guide retreatants through the system of practicing mindfulness he designed, Unified Mindfulness. This is a huge opportunity to dive deeply into mindfulness practice with a fantastically inventive teacher, on a beautiful property which is completely immersed in nature.
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Tickets:
*Please email info@centerformindfullearning.org if you're interested in being on a wait list *
- $1,200.00 for the week per person (room & board)
- $1,800.00 for the week per person, for a solo room (room & board)
- $1,800.00 for the week per person, for a solo cabin (room & board)
There will be an opportunity to give dāna (donate) to Shinzen, and to CEDAR as well.
The practice of generosity cultivates lovingkindness and compassion, deepens awareness of our interconnectedness and promotes non-attachment. These teachings are considered priceless. That said, your donation should only be giving from the heart and your financial situation should be taken into account.
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There will be shuttles to and from the Burlington airport on the day the retreat begins and ends. There will be a $25.00 charge per ride.
Shuttle schedule:
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September 22 pick up times: 1 PM, 4 PM
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September 29 drop off times: 10 AM, 2 PM
Here's a link to a GroupCarpool page where carpools from Burlington can also be organized.
The retreat will begin at approximately 6 PM on September 22, and will end at approximately 2:00 PM on September 29. Feel free to arrive at CEDAR any time after 3 PM on the 22nd.
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Teacher:
Shinzen Young is an American mindfulness teacher and neuroscience research consultant. His systematic approach to categorizing, adapting and teaching meditation, known as Unified Mindfulness, has resulted in collaborations with Harvard Medical School, Carnegie-Mellon University and the University of Vermont in the bourgeoning field of contemplative neuroscience. With decades of intensive practice behind him including three years as an ordained buddhist monk in Japan as well as Ph.D research in Buddhist Studies he combines the best of rigorous practice and deep scholarship all delivered with humor and warmth.
More information on Shinzen can be found here.
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Below is more information about the location and setting of the retreat. All of this info can be found on our website as well.
Property:
CEDAR (formerly the Center for Mindful Learning) is located at the end of a mile long private driveway that winds high up a hill. Our 123 acres is abundant with wildlife and boasts commanding views out over the Green Mountains. Recharge and reexamine your life in this peaceful setting where the trees, the rains, the winds, the sun, the snows, the frogs, and the stars still speak.
Facilities:
Our buildings are newly built with an elegant simplicity. With wood and plenty of light and air throughout they have a comfortable and human feel. The main room is large and serves as our dining room and event space. We have two small zendos for mediating. Two lounges and a loft that are great for working or relaxing.
Accommodation:
We have rooms with queen beds, and single beds. Guests either have their own room or share one with one or two other people. Every room has wonderful views, wood floors, a comfy bed with linens, and shelves for storing personal items. There are shared bathrooms.
Food:
Twice a day we serve simple, healthy, abundant vegan meals.
Directions:
We are located at 751 Page Road in Lowell, Vermont.
CEDAR, or the Community for the Experience and Development of Awakening and Responsibilty, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization devoted to ending human greed in order to preserve life on earth. CEDAR was started by meditation teacher and contemplative leader Soryu Forall. The Center for Mindful Learning (CML) is an organization of CEDAR which is dedicated to spreading contemplative culture in the modern world. CEDAR is run by trainees of the Monastic Academy, a residential training program that develops leaders who embody wisdom, power, and love for all living things.
Check out our web site for more information.
Feel free to call or email with questions: info@centerformindfullearning.org / +1 (802) 540-0820
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CEDAR must be notified in writing about any cancelations by September 15, 2017, seven days before the retreat begins, in order to receive a refund of all but the non-refundable deposit of $250. Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for any refund. Cancellations will be accepted via mail or e-mail.