Island Dharma Presents:

There are five key understandings of Buddha Dharma. They are like “seals – proclamations of completeness in understanding the ground of all our experience. The seals are the heart of all Buddhist study, practice, meditation and contemplation. If we keep deeply listening, studying, contemplating, meditating, and we keep clearing up doubts and diversions, these five essential points will keep deepening and blossoming as realisations. We will deepen our experiential understanding of how we unfold in awakening. These five key understandings mirror the unfolding enlightenment mind and will bring forth profound compassion and a blazing wisdom clarity, uncovering bodhicitta for all.

Lama Mark Webber, through Dharma discourse, pith instructions, transmissions and meditation, will give us many points of guidance, clear up confusion and show us what is most essential for freeing up our and others’ minds from stress, emotional entanglements and mental pain.

Those in full retreat will be able to have check-ins with the Lama.

Registration Details

• This will be a mixed residential and non-residential retreat. In an effort to cover retreat costs incurred by Island Dharma (including Lama Mark’s accommodation, travel and food as well as supplies and any printing costs), there is a fee of $100.00 included in the total cost of your registration.
• There are several options for residential accommodation & meals, or you may attend as a commuter (you will sleep at home) with or without meals. See the column to the right for associated costs for each option. Note: The Program Only option (commuter with NO meals) is listed below under Extra Packages
• As well, for those who cannot attend live, we are offering the option to attend online via livestream for each of Lama Mark’s teaching sessions. Note: See below under Extra Packages for the Online Only Registration
• No one will be turned away for lack of funds. If you require assistance with the cost of the retreat, please email islanddharmaretreats@gmail.com

Please note that these costs do not include Dana for the teacher.

Dana for the Teacher

Lama Webber, offering the Dharma here on Vancouver Island, is a rare and auspicious opportunity to receive teachings and explorations about the Path of Awakening. As is traditional, the teachings of Buddha Dharma are offered freely – Lama Webber receives no fee. However, there is an opportunity for students to show their gratitude for the teachings and to help support the teacher. Dana (generosity & donations for the teacher) will be gratefully accepted (cash/cheque/e-transfer). As a guideline, a minimum of $25 per class is suggested.

Registration is being handled by Bethlehem Centre. Click here for details.

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Extra Packages – Click Below to Register:

Online

Residential and Commuters Package (with meals)

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Schedule

Sunday, January 25 – Evening class 7:30 pm
Monday, January 26, through Wednesday, January 28 – Classes at 9:30 am and 7:30 pm

What to Bring/Wear?

• Notebook and pen
• Yoga mat or blanket
• Kitchen digital countdown timer
• Digital alarm clock (to avoid cell phone checking)
• Cushion or meditation bench
• Chairs will be available to those who need them
• Wear modest, comfortable clothing
• Covered water bottle