July 14th to July 20th  -or-  July 26th     (6 or 12 days)
Robert Beatty  assisted  by Don McEachern

The Buddha taught that our essential nature is wise, loving, compassionate and joyful.  The key lies in self-awareness. Buddhist psychology and meditation practices proven over 2500 years provide skills to set you free from anxiety, depression, self-doubt, fear and loneliness.

Learn mindfulness meditation, (Vipassana) which allows you to be present and awake in every activity of your life.  Mindfulness is a revolutionary way of being in which you are no longer identified with moods, the worrying mind, compulsions, or scripts from the past.  It allows you to face and overcome your deepest fears, forgive others, and love yourself. Suffering diminishes over time as you learn to quiet your mind, observe and release difficult states and cultivate contentment.

This silent retreat will consist of sitting and walking meditation, lectures, discussion, music and movement. There will be frequent opportunities to receive personal support and guidance to assist you to open to your deepest truth. You will return to your life and relationships rested, renewed, and inspired.

Twelve days:

July 14th to July 26th

Administration FEE:
Before June 14th  $175
After June 14th $195

Six days:

July 14th to July 20th
Administration FEE:
Before June 14th $125
After June 14th    $145

(accommodation with meals extra)

In keeping with ancient Buddhist tradition
there is no instructor fee for this retreat.  
Donations may be made  directly to the teachers.

For best accommodation selection we suggest you register early.  Participants booking for 12 days will get first choice of accommodations. After June 14th we will contact the 6 day participants, in the order they registered, to finalize their accommodations.

Robert Beatty  MES, MSW is the founder and guiding teacher of the Portland Insight Meditation Community.  He brings 40 years of Buddhist Dharma practice to his teaching and work with individuals. Robert is a member of the first wave of lay Theravada Buddhist teachers who brought Buddhism from Asia to America. Robert uses humor, poetry and drumming to teach meditation for everyday life, including intimate relationship, parenting, work, and community.
www.RobertBeatty.com
www.PortlandInsight.org