Uncontrived mindfulness meditation retreat led by Vajradevi - FULL

Deep in the forests outside Oslo we will practice the Buddha’s words from the Satipatthana Sutta.

Mindfulness has the potential to transform our lives. The magic of the present moment experienced through our senses can deepen the colour of a blue sky or heighten the quality of a magnificent concert. It can enrich and enliven our experience bringing a second-by-second joyfulness.

But if that is all it does, we have missed out on the vast potential inherent in awareness; that is, as a crucial support to wisdom. Using mindfulness and right view no more is asked of the moment than to recognise whatever is happening in the mind with simplicity and openness. With continuity of practice a deeper understanding of the way things are is naturally revealed.

The retreat will mostly be in silence with input most days and meditation reviews. We ask you to have 2 years practice of…