The Practice of Mindfulness with Ron Vereen

A Day Retreat for Learning, Practicing,
Healing & Replenishing

Under the guidance of experienced meditation teacher Ron Vereen, participants will explore how mindful awareness can facilitate a sense of spaciousness to experience life as it unfolds moment by moment. Various forms of mindfulness practice will be offered to awaken sensitivity to both internal and external experience. The practice of Noble Silence will be explained and then observed throughout most of the day to facilitate entering greater stillness and spaciousness. A deeper connection with all of life may emerge strengthening resolve, bearing witness to the challenges of life, and guiding actions grounded in deeper wisdom and compassion. Mindfulness practice can hasten the healing of ourselves and the world around us. The day of practice is open to all, including those just learning to meditate as well as seasoned practitioners.

Facilitator: Ron Vereen has been a mindfulness practitioner since 1992, studying with senior teachers of mindfulness insight meditation over many years. He is a graduate of the Community Dharma Leader Program through the Spirit Rock Meditation Center and currently teaches with the Triangle Insight Meditation Community and the Mindful Families of Durham. He also serves an instructor in the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program at Duke Health and Well Being.

Location: The Avila Center, 711 Mason Road, Durham

Sliding scale costs: Equity: $35/ Standard: $50/ Pay It Forward: $65 Price includes lunch prepared onsite under the direction of Pat Eder. Additional information will be provided prior to the retreat day.