Mid America Dharma

Awakening Insight: Breath, Body, and Heart



A Residential Retreat
with Devin Berry and Tara Mulay

Conception Abbey Conception, MO 64433

June 27- July 2, 2024

Registration is open; closes June 8, 2024.


Retreat Description: 

During this retreat, we will explore qualities of attention that refine our mindfulness practice and provide the ground for insight into the truth of the way things are.

Inclining our minds towards a deeply restful space and allowing attention to the breath opens us to joy and ease. Clear perception of moment-to-moment experience unclouds our attention. Letting go of a mistaken sense of ownership of passing experience deepens our understanding of the truth. These capacities of mind are available to all of us, and they are the seeds of awakening.

The Buddha said: “When mindfulness of breathing is developed and cultivated, it is of great fruit and great benefit. When mindfulness of breathing is developed and cultivated, it fulfills the four foundations of mindfulness. When the four foundations of mindfulness are developed and cultivated, they fulfill the seven factors of enlightenment. When the seven enlightenment factors are developed and cultivated, they fulfill true knowledge and liberation.”

This retreat will include dharma reflections, mindfulness meditation instructions for both sitting and walking, loving-kindness practice, and time for questions.



This retreat is appropriate for both those new to mindfulness practice and those with experience.



Fees

Actual Cost $740 | Minimum $673 | Reduced $696 | Supporter $755 | Sponsor $777 | Benefactor $821

Click here for our pricing policy.

If you need financial assistance, we offer scholarships and/or a deferred payment plan. Please see our scholarship policy for details, before registering.

None of the fees go to the teacher for offering the teachings. Teachers receive financial support for their work strictly by a separate, voluntary donation. You can learn more about this on our Teacher Support page. We encourage you to support the teacher and the continued sharing of the Dhamma through a financial contribution.


To assure everyone has a safe and wholesome retreat, we ask each retreatant to honor The Five Precepts throughout the retreat. Read more about The Five Precepts here.

For more information read our FAQ, email us or call Jennifer Love at 816-309-4116.

Upcoming  Activities

Awakening Insight: Breath, Body, and Heart
Residential Retreat
with Devin Berry & Tara Mulay
Conception, MO
June 27-July 2, 2024
Registration is open; closes June 8, 2024

Residential Retreat
with Phil Jones
Conception, MO
August 14-22, 2024
Registration opens April 30, 2024

Spirit of Service
Residential Retreast
with David Chernikoff
St. Louis, MO
October 23-27, 2024
Registration opens July 9, 2024

Book Study
Online
with Joe McCormack
Dates: TBD
Registration opens: TBD