April Open Practice Weekend

With Lama Liz Monson

April 27 - 29, 2018

Date and Time Details: Check-in at Wonderwell is between 3-5pm on the day of arrival. The retreat ends at noon on the final day and a light lunch is offered.

Location: Wonderwell Mountain Refuge

Address: 253 Philbrick Hill Rd Springfield NH 03284

Experience: The Open Practice weekend is open to beginner and experienced meditators.

  • $216.00 – NDF Non-Member Fri & Sat
  • $108.00 – NDF Non-Member Fri Night Only
  • $108.00 – NDF Non-Member Sat Night Only
  • $108.00 – NDF Member Fri & Sat
  • $54.00 – NDF Member Fri Night Only
  • $54.00 – NDF Member Sat Night Only
  • $108.00 – Commuter - (6 meals)
  • $54.00 – Commuter - (3 meals)

In order to keep pricing as low as possible, teacher fees are not included and are encouraged as "Dana" (generous giving), as each participant is moved to do so at the end of retreat.

Registration is open until April 21st.  Please don’t delay!

Enjoy a silent weekend of practice or just come for one full day/night.  Open practice weekends at Wonderwell are opportunities for beginning and experienced meditators to deepen their practice, participate in group meditation sessions, explore the natural beauty of the seasons of Wonderwell, and to connect with teachers-in-residence with opportunities for private practice interviews.  These weekends include participation in Dharma Sunday, if you so choose.

Noble Silence is observed from 9pm Friday through 7:30am Sunday

The rate per person per night is as low as possible on these weekends to allow everyone to come and practice. Natural Dharma Fellowship Members also receive a 50% rate reduction to the already discounted rate.  The weekend includes very simple vegetarian meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including access to kitchen staples, teas, and snacks.

Anyone who wishes to commute, please use the NDF Member pricing options to register.  This will cover the cost of meals, offer a container in which to practice and an opportunity for a private practice interview.

Anyone wishing a 20 minute practice interview with the in-resident-teacher can sign up for one during check-in.   Interviews will not be scheduled before arrival on Open Practice Weekends.

 Schedule

Friday:
3-5pm  Check-in
5:30  Dinner
6:30  Orientation
7:00  Group Meditation

Satuday:
7:00-7:45 Sunrise Meditation
7:45-8:30 Breakfast
9:00-10:00 Guided Practice
10:00-Noon Open Practice
Noon-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:30 Working Meditation Period
2:30-6:00 Open Practice
6:00-7:00 Dinner
7:00-8:30 Evening Guided Practice & Discussion

Sunday:
7:00-7:45 Sunrise Meditation
7:45-8:30 Breakfast
8:30-10:00  Open Community Time
10:00-noon  Dharma Sunday Meditation & Dharma Talk

Wonderwell Mountain Refuge Full Calendar

About the Teacher

Lama Liz Monson

Lama, Managing Teacher, Spiritual Co-Director Elizabeth Monson, PhD, is the Spiritual Co-Director of Natural Dharma Fellowship and the Managing Teacher at Wonderwell Mountain Refuge in Springfield, NH. Liz was authorized as a dharma teacher and lineage holder in the Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism after over 30 years of studying, practicing, and teaching Tibetan Buddhism […]

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