Portland Insight Meditation Center

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A DAYLONG RETREAT with PAUL LAVIGNE & VIK ANANTHA

The Three Characteristics of Existence:

Annica, Dukkha & Anatta

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Saturday, February 7
9:00 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

Everything changes. Nothing satisfies. No fixed self to hold onto. These are the three characteristics of existence according to the Buddha.

As we accept the Buddha’s invitation to see life as it truly is, we stop resisting the changing, shifting nature of things. In this process, something profound opens: a path to freedom, rooted not in control, but in wise presence. We soften our clinging, deepen our equanimity, and begin to relate to our experience with greater wisdom and compassion.

The day will include periods of sitting and walking meditation, interwoven with dharma talks, simple instructions, and space for reflection. We’ll turn toward these universal truths—not as ideas, but as lived experience. Whether you are new to these teachings or looking to explore them more deeply in your practice, this retreat offers a supportive container for grounding, insight, and inner freedom.

Registration

All are warmly welcome to attend this daylong retreat.

In gratitude for their ongoing support, monthly donors and volunteers are invited to attend at no cost. If you're a monthly donor or volunteer, please email office@portlandinsight.org to let us know you plan to attend, and whether you’ll be joining in person or online, so we can plan accordingly.

Registration includes tiered pricing options below, and no one is turned away for lack of funds. To request a full scholarship, please email office@portlandinsight.org.

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

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Price Tiers

Benefactor

$95.00

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

$70.00

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