Upcoming Sits

Registration

Time

3:00 pm–5:00 pm

Location

Unity Church of Long Beach
935 East Broadway
Long Beach, California 90802
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Important note:  We offer off street parking across Alamitos Street, but a parking pass
is absolutely necessary. For information about parking, maps and to download the parking pass please click here.  Parking passes are also available at the Sunday Sit.

Additional Information

• We begin with a 30 minute sit, followed by a dharma talk and group discussion. We conclude with another 30 minute sit at 4:30 and end with the metta (lovingkindness) chant.
• We have cushions, zafus, benches and comfortable chairs on hand, but you are welcome to bring your own sitting gear.
• If you come early please feel free to join in and help us set up the meditation space. It’s a great way to be of service and to meet some wonderful people.
• The FIRST Sunday of each month is our Sangha Social. Instead of a dharma talk, we have an informal discussion, then enjoy snacks and beverages as we get to know each other in a warm, casual atmosphere. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Upcoming Sits

Registration

Time

1:30 pm–2:30 pm
First and Third Sunday of the month

Location

Unity Church of Long Beach
935 East Broadway
Long Beach, California 90802
Click for map. 

Important note: We offer off street parking across Alamitos Street, but a parking pass is absolutely necessary.  For information about parking, maps and to download the parking pass, please click here.  Parking passes are also available at the Sunday Sit.

Additional Information

• We have cushions, zafus, benches and comfortable chairs on hand, but you are welcome to bring your own sitting gear.
• If you come early, please feel free to join in and help us set up the meditation space. It’s a great way to be of service and to meet some wonderful people.

Upcoming Sits

Additional Information

Upcoming dharma books will explore other Buddhist traditions from the point of view of Ch'an master Ta Hui, Dogen and Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.

Upcoming Sits

Additional Information

JUNE, JULY & AUGUST SCHEDULE

June 2010 - Dan hosts June 3, 10 & 24. Silvana hosts June 17.

July 2010 - Dan hosts July 1, 8, 15 & 29. Silvana hosts July 22.

August 2010 - Dan hosts August 5, 12 & 27. Silvana hots August 19.

Upcoming Sits

Registration

All Day Saturday Retreat

Reserve Space $60.00

June 12 Yoga Retreat is at capacity - Registration is closed for this event.

Please Note: When you register online, it is for the upcoming retreat only. Also. couples need to register separately. You will receive an automated confirmation from Paypal. LBM will email you a personal confirmation within a few days of your registration.

The $60 fee is refundable (less a $5 administrative charge) up to one week before the retreat. After that date, your fee cannot be refunded, but you may apply your payment to a future retreat. We only offer one cancellation and rescheduling. It you must cancel a second time, we are unable to refund your payment.

You can also register and pay with a check or money order made out to:

Long Beach Meditation
P.O. Box 227
Long Beach, CA 90801

Please include the following information with your payment:

• Name
• Phone number
• Email address
• Snail mail address
• The date of the retreat

Time

9:00 am–5:00 pm

Location

The Pacific Unitarian Church
5621 Montemalaga Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 378-9449
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Additional Information

Please Bring:

• Your own lunch. There is a refrigerator to store your food. Coffee, tea and snacks are provided.
• Your own sitting gear and yoga mat. We have limited cushions and comfortable chairs are available for non-floor dwellers.

Please wear:

• Loose-fitting clothes and shoes that are easy to slip on and off.
• An extra wrap like a blanket or shawl to keep warm during the sits.
• Please do not wear scented perfumes and remember to turn off your cell phone.

Continuing Education Units: LBM is an Education Provider for MFT’s and LCSW’s, offering 6 CEU’s for full attendance at an All Day Retreat. There is an additional fee of $10 (to be paid at the retreat). Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), our Continuing Education Coordinator, for details.

Financial Assistance: We want everyone to attend our retreats because we value the experience of communal silence and self-investigation, and sharing the dharma is the essence of dana (generosity). We offer financial assistance to those who wish to join us, but are unable to pay all or part of the fee. Please .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) so we can reserve a space for you.

Yoga Waiver: We ask that you sign a standard yoga waiver at the retreat. Anyone who chooses not to participate in the yoga sessions or is uncomfortable signing this waiver, is welcome to do sitting or walking meditation during the yoga session. You may request a copy of this waiver.

Be a Volunteer: It takes the effort of many people to keep our retreats running smoothly. If you would like to sign up for a yogi job, such as being a greeter or helping set up the meditation hall, please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) who is our retreat coordinator. Patricia will also answer any questions you have about the retreat.

Directions: You can get to Rancho Palos Verdes by accessing either Crenshaw or Hawthorne Blvds. Head up the hill and make a right on Palos Verdes North and drive toward the ocean. Just past Hawthorne Blvd., make a left turn at the stop sign, which is Silver Spur. About a half mile up the hill, make a right at the first traffic signal, on Montemalaga. The church is located on the right side of the street. There is ample parking in the lot. Please note: Long Beach residents can access Palos Verdes Drive North from Anaheim Street.

Upcoming Sits

Registration

2010 Weekend Retreat Early Registration

Single Room $395.00 Double Room $310.00 Commuter $128.00

2010 Early Registration

We are offering a discount for early registration this year but ask that all fees be paid in full at the time of registration. Early registration will close on August 10, 2010.

Discounts: $25.00 for residential and $10.00 for commuter.

To complete your registration, please download the retreat registration form and email to the .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or send by regular post to:

Long Beach Meditation
P.O. Box 227
Long Beach, CA 90801

Registration Confirmation You will receive an automated confirmation of fee payment from Paypal. LBM will send a personal confirmation within a few days of receiving your completed registration form.

Cancellations Cancellations prior to September 10th will be refunded in full less a $25.00 administration fee. Cancellations after September 10th will be refunded in full less the administration fee, unless we are unable to fill your slot. In this event, you will be refunded your deposit less a cancellation fee of $225.00.

Financial Assistance We want everyone who is drawn to this experience of silence to join us. We are offering full and partial scholarships for this retreat, as we do for all of our retreats. If you need financial assistance, please contact Victor at (562) 804-5570 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) him.

Time

Registration opens Friday at 2:00 pm
Retreat ends Sunday at 2:00 pm

Location

Mary & Joseph Retreat Center
5300 Crest Road
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-4867
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Additional Information

SCHEDULE

Friday:
3:15 pm - Orientation
5:30 pm Dinner

Saturday:
6:00 am - First sit begins
10:00 pm - Last sit ends
8:30 am Breakfast, 12:30 pm Lunch, 5:30 pm Dinner

Sunday:
6:00 am - First sit begins
2:00 pm – Retreat ends
8:30 am Breakfast, 12:30 pm Lunch

Tea, coffee and water are available all day.

DETAILS OF ACCOMMODATIONS

Single Room Reservation: The single room has two beds and a private bathroom. Linens and towels are provided. All meals are included.

Double Room Reservation: The double room has two beds and a private bathroom. Linens and towels are provided. All meals are included. Please indicate “roommate preference,” if you have one, on the registration form. (If you don’t have a preference, we will match gender.)

Meals: The meals are vegetarian. If you have special dietary needs, please let us know.

HOW TO REGISTER

You can register one of three ways: Pay online via http://www.longbeachmeditation.com and email us the registration form. Mail your registration form and fee to:

Long Beach Meditation P.O. Box 227 Long Beach, CA 90801 Checks are payalbe to Long Beach Meditation

Or, you may bring your payment to one of our Sunday Sits and give it to our teacher or one of the Executive Committee members (Victor, Peggy, Lois & Wally, Patricia).

CONTACTS & QUESTIONS

For more information, please contact the .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call Long Beach Meditation at (562) 804-5570 and leave a message.

All the details above—fees and what is included, registration, what to expect, what to bring, detailed directions, our refund policy, financial assistance and other information—can also be found in our Retreat Information Package.

Your retreat confirmation package will include a brief retreat orientation, detail about the retreat facility, and your room assignment.