Portland Insight Meditation Center

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portlandinsight.org

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A DAYLONG RETREAT

Relaxing Into Samadhi

with Alexa Redner

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Saturday, August 16
9:30 am – 4:00 pm

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► HELD IN PERSON AND ONLINE VIA ZOOM ◀︎
Zoom link to attend class will be sent upon registration

Samadhi is a Pali word that is most often translated as concentration or absorption, and it represents the final category of the Eightfold Path. In Buddhist teachings, the development of concentration is seen as a key element in the wider path to wisdom and freedom. The more settled the mind is, the easier it is to investigate the nature of reality.

But how do we bring our minds to a steady, concentrated state without striving too hard in the process? Here lies the art of practice, of setting clear intentions but also letting go of expectation and "doing."

In this daylong retreat, Alexa will introduce us to practice with two different approaches to samadhi: breath and metta. Participants can expect a creative approach to the cultivation of samadhi to deepen insight.

Watch Alexa's short YouTube video to get a sense of what to expect.

Alexa Redner has been practicing in the Insight meditation tradition for twenty years, including over a year spent in intensive retreat practice. She was authorized to teach the Buddha’s Dharma by one of Spirit Rock’s founding teachers, James Baraz.

Registration

You may self-select Dana below. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports teachers, PIMC, and your fellow Sangha members.

No one is turned away for lack of funds.

If you require a full scholarship, please send a request via THIS FORM. Please email office@portlandinsight.org with questions.

All ages, ethnicities, socio-economic groups, religious backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome.

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Price Tiers

Benefactor

$105.00

This rate supports not only your participation but also helps us offer reduced-cost options to others and maintain hybrid access via Zoom. It's a way to practice generosity and support the wider Sangha.

Sustaining

$85.00

This rate reflects the true cost of running the retreat, helping us cover basic expenses such as teacher support, facility use, and administrative costs. Choosing this rate helps keep our programs running and accessible.

Scholarship Option Payment

I am in need of a scholarship and am paying the following amount for the retreat.

PLEASE CONSIDER

Additional Contribution

In addition to my payment for the class I would like to contribute an additional amount. Donations are tax deductible. The Portland Insight Meditation Center is a 501 (c)(3) organization.

Total: $0.00