Liberating Ourselves From Fear: Still Water 2019 Fall Practice Retreat

October 4 -6, 2019 | During our 2019 Still Water Fall Practice Retreat we will calm our bodies and minds with mindful sitting, walking, eating, and living. Our exploration of the Three Touchings of the Earth will include learning to practice the Touchings in a group and on our own, studying the readings that go with each of the Touchings, and participating in Dharma sharing and guided meditations.

Friday October 4 to Sunday, October 6, 2019


At the Charter Hall Retreat Center in Perryville, Maryland

[Thursday, Sept. 26: We are full or close to full in the lodge. If you wish to attend and stay in the lodge, please complete the registration form. We will let you know as soon as possible whether we have a bed for you, or whether you are on a waiting list. Thanks for your understanding.]

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Payment

The Still Water MPC has established a sliding scale for our retreats so that all may attend. Your payment consists of two parts:


The Still Water MPC has established a sliding scale for our retreats so that all may attend. Your payment consists of two parts:


An accommodation fee that covers the rental of the retreat center and other direct expenses associated with offering this retreat. For those staying in the lodge the  accommodation fee is $150 per person. For those camping, the accommodation fee is $80 per person. (If paying the accommodation fee would be a hardship, please let us know. We will endeavor to make other arrangements with you.)


A voluntary tax-deductible donation. Often at Buddhist retreats a voluntary donation (Dana) is given to support the teachers. At Still Water retreats, Dana is given to support the Still Water MPC. With your contributions, Still Water is able to meet its financial obligations, develop new programs, create space for those with limited incomes, and offer no-cost community events.


You are invited to make a tax-deductible donation to Still Water that is in accord with the urgings of your heart and your means and circumstances. The suggested and benefactor donation amounts below are offered as guidelines.


The suggested donation for this retreat is $100 per person.


The benefactor donation is $200 or more per person.

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If you would like to make your payment with a check, please send it to Still Water MPC, Box 11360, Takoma Park MD 20913.

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We will send out an email the week before the retreat with driving directions, what you need to bring, meal team assignments, etc. If you have a questions before then, please contact the Retreat Registrar, Gary Stone, at garold.stone@gmail.com.
 
 
 
 
 

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October 4 -6, 2019
During our 2019 Still Water Fall Practice Retreat we will calm our bodies and minds with mindful sitting, walking, eating, and living. Our exploration of the Three Touchings of the Earth will include learning to practice the Touchings in a group and on our own, studying the readings that go with each of the Touchings, and participating in Dharma sharing and guided meditations.