Compassion & Equanimity Weekend Retreat: In Person

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Cultivating Compassion and Equanimity for Well-being and Freedom

The Buddha taught four heart qualities to deepen freedom and happiness supported by mindful awareness – loving-kindness (metta), compassion (karuna), joy (mudita), and equanimity (upekkha). Compassion helps us open our hearts to all beings and their suffering, including ourselves. Equanimity supports us in meeting life’s experiences with steadiness and acceptance. In this challenging time, these two qualities can be especially supportive in finding balance in the midst of life’s joys and sorrows – and holding all beings and experiences in the heart of compassion. Together in silence, we will explore cultivating these qualities and the well-being and freedom they bring.

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Retreat Information

This is a silent meditation retreat held in noble silence; it is not an interactive workshop.

Check-in will begin at 4 p.m. Friday, with supper and orientation in the evening and the retreat starts at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, the retreat will end at approximately noon followed by lunch.

Rooms are double-occupancy, with 2 beds and en-suite shared bathrooms. Singles are also available. Camping is available.

Meals are served buffet style and are lacto-ovo vegetarian with vegan, gluten-free, and pescatarian options.

Bell-ringing will be a required yogi duty.

This venue is ADA-accessible.

All participants must submit proof of up-to-date COVID vaccination upon registration.

COVID-19 Policy

• Proof of vaccination/booster based on latest CDC guidance.
• Until further notice: A negative PCR test within 48 hours of arrival.
• Until further notice: Masks optional, unless required by the teacher, venue, or local rules.

Fees

Retreat fees only cover direct expenses for this event, such as room, meals, and administrative costs.

Dana: In keeping with the Buddhist tradition, the teachers and retreat managers receive no payment. The base fee covers admin costs to run the retreat. Donations offered by students at the end of the retreat are appreciated and support the teachers and retreat managers in continuing to make the teachings available to all. Dana offerings are tax-deductible.

Scholarships:  If you need support beyond the base rate (or self-scholarship when offered), please fill out and submit the Scholarship Application (find here).  Please wait to register until you receive a discount code. If you have any questions about scholarships please contact Anne Adams Green. Funds are limited, so please apply early.

Location:

Nestled between serene lakes and surrounded by the Appalachian Trail, Capital Retreat Center is located in the stunning Catoctin Mountains of Pennsylvania.  We will be close to Washington DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Virginia and three major airports (Baltimore Washington International, Reagan National and Dulles International).

Here’s a map.