Retreat
Buddhism Beyond the Basics
Feb 27- March 1
Oxbow School of Art, Saugatuck, MI
Once you are acquainted with the Basics of Buddhism (Four Noble Truths, Noble Eightfold Path, Impermanence, Suffering) it is time to encounter the next level of Buddhist Teachings. These teachings point us towards the truth of reality.
This retreat will focus specifically on those teachings that demonstrate the Buddhist view of reality. Topics to be covered are: Buddhist view of personhood and personality (No-Self and the Skandhas), Interdependence, Dependent Origination, Karma, and Merit.
The retreat is structured so that there will be teachings, meditations, discussions, and questions and answer periods. There will also be opportunities to meet with the teacher.
Retreat teacher: The Venerable Deokwun is an ordained Bhikkhu (Buddhist Monk) in the Korean Zen Tradition. He has also trained in the Tibetan Dzogchen practice. He is the founding teacher of the Grand Rapids Buddhist Temple and Zen Center. In addition, he is a certified Enneagram teacher. Prior to becoming a monk he was a college professor, high school teacher, lawyer, and Naval Officer. He holds degrees from Bodang University (Thailand) in Buddhist studies, Rowan University (New Jersey) and the Marshall-Wythe School of Law of the College of William and Mary (Virginia). He is the author of two books: Is it Buddhism---12 Questions Every Seeker Should Ask; and The Circle of Wonder: Reflections on The Silent Illumination. He is one of only a handful of Western monks to receive the highest level of ordination in the Korean Zen tradition. His primary area of focus as a teacher is making the teachings of the Buddha accessible and relevant to our everyday lives with an emphasis on mindfulness, compassionate living, selfless giving.
OXBOW School of Art and Artist Residency is located on approximately 100 acres of pristine forest on a lagoon along Lake Michigan. The painting studio on the lagoon becomes our practice space. Please join us in this beautiful setting if you can. Limited partial scholarships are available.
Retreat costs: $400. Includes private room and all meals. Meals are vegetarian with vegan options.
To register: contact Ven. Lianghua Su Jill Eggers by phone or email. jilleggers9@gmail.com; 616 308-8023.