• Stop Worry & Anxiety: Silent Meditation Retreat

Meditation is a powerful, scientific method to dissolve away anxiety and stress, and create an experience of mental peace, strength, and freedom. This retreat will highlight practical meditation techniques and positive ways of thinking you can use to control your mind, rather than being overwhelmed and controlled by the experience of anxiety.  During each session, Buddhist monk Gen Zamling will provide practical instruction and guide meditations you can practice anytime. You are welcome to ask any questions during the sessions.  We will encourage silence during the two brief breaks to promote greater mental peace and introspection. After the retreat we will offer light refreshments, and you are invited to stay to socialize and relax if you wish.  Perfect for both beginners and seasoned meditators; absolutely everyone is welcome to attend.

AVAILABILITY

✔️ In person in Oak Park

❌️ Not available online

SCHEDULE

Saturday, September 17, 2022

2:00 - 3:00pm: Teaching & Meditation Session 1

3:20 - 4:00pm: Teaching & Meditation Session 2

4:20 - 5:00pm: Teaching & Meditation Session 3

Light refreshments and social time will follow the retreat

TEACHER

Gen Kelsang Zamling, Resident Teacher

BOOKS & MATERIALS

This event will refer to the following book(s). It's not necessary to have your own copy, but if you're interested you can click any title below to learn more about it or to order a printed, e-book, or audio copy from Tharpa Publications. You can also purchase copies in person at our Oak Park and Wicker Park locations.

• How to Transform Your Life (e-book available for free)
• How to Solve Our Human Problems

COST

$30 in advance

$35 at the door

Refund policy

No one turned away for lack of funds. Contact us to request financial accommodations. $35 for 30 days: free, discount is automatically applied. Other members see the members section for codes needed to receive these discounts (FP & Supporting Members: half price; Benefactors and Patrons: free).