Day of the Dead Insight Dialogue Retreat (Hybrid)

Birth is Dukkha. Old Age is Dukkha. Sickness is Dukkha. Death is Dukkha.
I teach only Dukkha and the Ending of Dukkha.

💀 Death is an ever-present visitor throughout the Buddha’s teachings, and every time he confronts the Buddha or one of his followers, Death is forced to slink away, defeated. Join us for this weekend at the San Francisco Dharma Collective in the Mission District to explore together the Buddha’s teachings on Death and to celebrate life and victory over Death.

This is a Hybrid retreat. Join us in person at 2929 24th street
Or online via Zoom: (password: 108108)
Or 301-715-8592 to join by phone. Meeting ID: 545 039 806

Advance is highly encouraged

Insight Dialogue extends the cultivation of meditative qualities of the mind—mindfulness, tranquility, and concentration—into the realm of relationships. When we meditate together, we call each other into the present moment in a powerful way. By bringing awareness that is focused and receptive into our interpersonal interactions, the teachings of the Buddha become heartfelt and alive.

💀 The retreat will begin on Friday evening with an introduction to retreat and the Insight Dialogue guidelines. On Saturday and Sunday there will be a mix of silent and relational practice, as we explore each guideline using contemplations on Death as they are offered in the Buddha’s teachings. We will end late Sunday afternoon.

Insight Dialogue experience is useful, but not required, as the retreat will provide an introduction to the practice. A regular meditation practice will support your experience.

💀 Meals will not be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch to maintain the flow of practice; alternatively, there are many restaurants in the neighborhood.

💀 The SF Dharma Collective offers in person and online practice in a hybrid mode that allows people to participate in events from their homes or in the dharma hall. Please indicate your preference on registration. Seating in the dharma hall is limited, when capacity is reached, registrants will be offered online spaces.

💀 Full Retreat Schedule:

- Friday, November 17:30–9pm

- Saturday, November 29am–4:45 pm with a 90 minute lunch

- Sunday, November 39am–4:45 pm with a 90 minute lunch

💀 Attendance at all sessions is highly encouraged but not required.

This retreat is offered on a dana basis. All classes and sits at the San Francisco Dharma Collective are open to all. No one is ever turned away for lack of funds. Dana (generosity) supports our teachers to offer the dharma and maintains our center infrastructure. Suggested donation for the weekend: $60-$120.

💀 Dave Leggatt practiced in the Vipassana tradition for many years.He was introduced to Insight Dialogue in 2011 and joined the Insight Dialogue facilitator program in 2016. Since then, Dave has been facilitating and teaching in-person workshops, retreats and online offerings. Aware of the importance of spiritual friendship and the power of Insight Dialogue practiced in daily life, he enjoys expanding the boundaries of practice for himself and others. He founded the annual Kalyanamittata retreat and offers practice in the global Insight Dialogue community. He is active on a number of community teams. Dave lives in Toronto, Canada

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