Long Beach Meditation
“We come together in this Holy Place,
To listen to the language of the Heart.
It cannot speak in words;
It cannot think in thoughts
The language of the Heart is silence.”
All Day Saturday Retreat - Rossmoor
Led by our guiding teacher Victor Byrd
In addition to our weekly sits, Long Beach Meditation provides an opportunity for a deeper more intensive meditation experience at our All Day Saturday retreats in a beautiful meditative setting in Rossmoor.
We alternate sitting and walking meditation and eat lunch in silence. There is an afternoon dharma talk, followed by a gentle yoga session with emphasis on mindfulness to the body and movement. We conclude with the chant of loving kindness and close in a talking circle for those who wish to stay.
SERVICE
If you would like to be of service at this retreat please contact us.
Service is a double blessing: expressions of generosity and community open our hearts to others and ourselves becoming a form of mindfulness practice in relationship - Cali Rose
Upcoming
- Saturday, June 29, 2013
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
Registration
Please Note: When you register online, it is for the upcoming retreat only. You will receive an automated confirmation from Paypal.
The course 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
9:00am - 5:00pm
Location
Montecito Center
12341 Montecito Road
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
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Additional Information
Please Bring:
- Your own lunch. 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 email .(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.
Questions: If you have concerns or questions about attending this retreat, please contact our .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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.