New York Insight Urban Weekend Retreat
with Rosemary Blake
Saturday, January 12th, 2019 | 10am – 6:00pm
Sunday, January 13th, 2019 | 10am – 5:00pm
We are surrounded by noise – of traffic, telephones, people, machines, the endless demands of technology, all of which can pull us away from present moment awareness. A silent meditation retreat is a period of extended inward reflection, a space to achieve greater clarity of mind.
Retreats are a major part of the practice of insight meditation. This two-day silent meditation retreat allows for a rich experience of sangha that occurs when you meditate with fellow yogis for an extended period of time. Being mindful whether you are standing, sitting, walking, eating, riding the subway or listening to the teachings can deepen concentration and create the conditions that cause continuity of mindfulness to arise. It is a rich opportunity to “train the mind.”
“Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts.” –The Buddha
We suggested that you bring your lunch each day to maintain the meditative atmosphere and concentration. Individual teacher interviews will be offered.
So come and deepen your practice, whether you are an experienced retreatant or this is your first retreat. All are welcome.
Participants may register for either or both days. Registration is separate for each day. The registration fee includes teacher support. If you wish to give more in addition to the registration fee, the total (registration fees and additional contributions) will be shared between NYI and the teacher(s).
Registration:
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Teacher(s)
Rosemary Blake
Rosemary Blake has been a meditator for more than 30 years. She was introduced to the dharma in 2003 at the first Insight Meditation Society POC retreat, an event she attended annually for the next ten years. Her experience in 2013 of IMS’ three-month retreat both deepened her practice and created a commitment to attend a month-long vipassana meditation retreat every year. She completed Larry Yang’s two-year Commit2Dharma study program and began teaching insight meditation at New York Insight after her graduation from Spirit Rock’s fourth Community Dharma Leaders Program. In addition, she recently completed her tenure as President of the Board at Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA. Rosemary is grateful for all that this practice provides.
Nancy Glimm
Nancy has been practicing meditation since 1996. She has been a member of NYIMC since it’s inception in 1997. Her first teacher Tamara Engel was one of NYIMC’s founders. Nancy has taught broadly on the Dharma since her graduation from the Community Dharma Leader Teacher Training Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in 2012. Since 2013 she has been a core teacher for the NYIMC Aging as a Spiritual Practice sangha and courses. Since 2019 she has been a core teacher for the Life and Death year long courses. Her primary teacher since 2012 is Gloria Taraniya Ambrosia.
Nancy is also a psychotherapist with a full time private practice in NYC. Her private practice is informed by her Dharma training.