Befriending Death, Embracing Life

An Online Insight Meditation Retreat with
David Chernikoff

Friday, June 2 – Sunday, June 4, 2023

Registration opens March 2, closes May 29.

Fees

Actual Cost $100 | Minimum $75 | Supporter $110 | Sponsor $125.

Click here for our pricing policy.
If you need financial assistance, please see  our scholarship policy 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.


It is said in The Mahaparinibbana Sutta : “Of all footprints, that of the elephant is supreme. Similarly, of all mindfulness meditations, that on death is supreme.”

This retreat is an opportunity to take this statement into our hearts and to allow it to radically transform the way we live our lives. In a caring, supportive learning environment, we will combine the stillness of insight meditation with dharma talks, experiential exercises, and heart-felt discussions. Maranasati, the practice of death awareness, has the power to awaken us to a felt experience of the preciousness and mystery of this amazing human life.

This retreat is an invitation to live fully, love well, and die joyfully.


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 Phil Jones at 573-673-6713

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