[Downtown Dharma Listserve] The Wisdom of the Herd The Unity of the Downtown Dharma Sangha: A Day of Mindfulness and Horses

As I announced last night in the Sangha, a date has been set for the Downtown Dharma and friends activity, The Wisdom of the Herd The Unity of the Sangha: A Day of Mindfulness and Horses.  This link will take you to the video of images from past retreats, which will show you what the retreat will be like: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0YeaDjETZc

Date:  Saturday, November 9, 2013 from 8:30a-4:30p

Description:  Meditation and horses each provides a conduit to experience the moment as it is and to see ourselves and the world around us through the eyes of peace, loving kindness, and non-judgment.  This unique and nourishing experience will include:

• -       standing, walking and seated insight meditation
  
• -       dharma talk
  
• -       quiet observation of the herd
  
• -       interactive individual and collaborative experientials with the horses
  

 

Sliding Scale Dana: $45 minimum donation to Awakened Heart Sanctuary.  Any donation above $45 goes to Insight Meditation Community of Washington (IMCW)

   

Bring Bag Lunch.  Beverages and Vegetarian Snacks Will Be Provided.

Please contact me, Lauren Gillen, with any questions and in order to pre-register.  I can be reached at this email, laurengillen76@gmail.com or at the Sunday night sits.

Facilitators:  The retreat will be conducted by Ashley Nunn is a certified yoga instructor and has been teaching since 2004, with assistance by IMCW Downtown Dharma Sangha members. Ashley is a lifelong equestrian and an equine-assisted therapist. She began practicing Vipassana meditation in 1999.

 

Location:  The Farm is located at 40414 Lovettesville Rd, Lovettesville, VA. We will begin at 9:00, with arrival time between 8:30 and 9:00.

Farm Mission:  Awakened Heart Sanctuary (formerly Sunny Day Stables and Events) is a cooperative horse boarding facility offering inspiring and rejuvenating yoga, mindfulness and equine-assisted activities and retreats, while also providing affordable boarding and sanctuary for rescued horses.

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