Silent Retreat: The Sacred Whole: Contemplating Nature in the Desert Wisdom Tradition

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The focus of the retreat is the contemplation of creation. We will practice bringing loving-attention to all our daily activities – while sitting, while walking or eating, while looking at a beautiful tree or simply enjoying a glass of water. We will practice encountering the world deeply. The retreat timetable includes plenty of time for conversation, including after talks as a whole group, and opportunities to take part in small group discussion sessions scheduled across the weekend. Breakfast will be in silence, as will be the first 20 mins of lunch and dinner.

This retreat will offer important insights for those who practice meditation, but is especially intended for those who are new to the practice but feel drawn to discover the deep wisdom of the Christian contemplative tradition. It has been carefully crafted to be relevant and accessible to anyone searching for truth and peace, regardless of their faith, beliefs or previous experience of meditation