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Retreat Dharma Talks

Living with Illness & Loss

Facing illness and loss in our lives can be a time to slow down and look deeply into our experience. This retreat provides an opportunity to explore being present with our experience just as it is without judgement or blame, thus opening to the possibility for transformation that this approach brings. The practice of Insight Meditation is used as the basis for exploring our relationship to bereavement and illness.

Developing greater mindfulness in times of transition, challenge and confusion can enable us to find new ways of relating to our daily lives. The retreat includes guided meditation and reflection, reflective exercises and contemplative art/writing.

2026-06-16 (6 days) Gaia House

  
2026-06-16 Opening Session - Short Talk & Guided Meditation 20:53
Zohar Lavie
2026-06-17 Guided Meditation - Mettā to Self & Easy Relationship 39:31
Nathan Glyde
2026-06-17 Talk - What Builds Dukkha ? 48:32
Zohar Lavie
2026-06-18 Instructions - Skilful w the Unpleasant 51:07
Zohar Lavie
2026-06-18 Talk - Widening 37:07
Nathan Glyde
2026-06-19 Instructions - Opening Peacefulness 53:10
Nathan Glyde
2026-06-19 Introduction to Mudita - Appreciative Joy; Guided Meditation 43:30
Zohar Lavie
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