Center for Mindfulness and Justice
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2013 Schedule of Events
January 4-6, 2013
Mindfulness Retreat in Canada
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Description: "Awakening Self Awareness" - Cheri will lead a silent meditation retreat in the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, hosted by the Saskatoon Community of Mindful Living. Thich Nhat Hanh has said that “Each thought, each action in the sunlight of awareness, becomes sacred.” In any moment, we can take refuge in this awareness. This retreat will explore how to be more aware and awake in each moment - revealing the love & awareness that is our true nature. Please see retreat flyer for more info and to register.
January 17-20, 2013
Women's Retreat with Tara Brach
Location: Washington, D.C. Area
Description: Cheri will again join La Sarmiento and Tara Brach at the annual residential Women's Retreat offered by Insight Meditation Community of Washington, D.C. Please see IMCW website for more info and to register.
January 25-27, 2013
3rd Annual "Thaypassana" Residential Retreat @ Holy Wisdom Monastery
Location: Holy Wisdom Monastery - Madison, WI
Description: Cheri Maples, David Haskin, Steven Spiro & Maureen Brady reunite for this New Year tradition, a "Thaypassana" meditation retreat that blends the best of the Thich Nhat Hanh ("Thay") and Vipassana traditions. Please see retreat flyer for more info and to register. (Pls note residential lodging at Holy Wisdom Monastery is sold out).
February 4, 2013
Cheri Maples Public Talk and Q&A 7-9pm
Location: Bethany Evangelical Free Church, 301 Riverside Drive - Madison, WI
Description: "Justice is What Love Looks Like in Public:* Mindfulness & Justice in the Wake of the Police Shooting of Paul Heenan"
February - April 2013
Cheri Maples On Personal Retreat
May 3-5, 2013
Mindfulness Retreat in Fox Valley
Location: Appleton, WI
Description: "Open Mind, Loving Heart" - Residential retreat at Monte Alverno Retreat & Spirituality Center in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, hosted by Smiling Dandelion Sangha - please see retreat flyer for info and to register.
May 17-19, 2013
Sharon Salzberg & Cheri Maples Retreat in Madison
Location: Pyle Center - Madison, WI
Description: "Equanimity: Finding Balance in the Winds of Change" - Sharon Salzberg & Cheri co-lead a Mindfulness retreat in Madison, appropriate for both beginners and experienced meditators. Equanimity is the spacious stillness of mind and heart that allows us to be with the inevitable ups and downs and changes of life. As a vital and powerful connection with what is, equanimity is the ground out of which sustained transformation can occur. When equanimity is developed, it provides the foundation for the boundless arising of other heart qualities such as lovingkindness and compassion. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS ALSO UW-MADISON GRADUATION WEEKEND, and lodging is scarce; please see retreat flyer for more info and to register.
May 31, 2013
Public Talk in the Twin Cities
Location: Minneapolis, MNDescription: "Mindfulness & Compassion in Daily Life" - Cheri will give a public talk at 7pm at Common Ground Meditation Center, co-sponsored by Common Ground and Blooming Heart Sangha - all are welcome. Please see Common Ground for details.
June 1, 2013
Day of Mindfulness in the Twin Cities
Location: Minneapolis, MNDescription: "Open Mind, Loving Heart" - Cheri will lead a Day of Mindfulness at Common Ground Meditation Center from 9:30am-4:30pm, co-sponsored by Common Ground and Blooming Heart Sangha - all are welcome. The day will include sitting and walking meditation - and instruction - as well as a dharma talk. For details and to register, please see Common Ground.
July 17-21, 2013
Mindfulness Retreat in North Carolina
Location: Mebane, NCDescription: "Everyday Mindfulness" - Cheri & La Sarmiento co-lead a 5-day silent mindfulness retreat at Stone Circles at The Stone House. Experience “Thaypassana," a beautiful synthesis of the Thich Nhat Hahn and Vipassana traditions, delivered by two long-time meditation practitioners and social justice activists. For more info and to register, please see retreat flyer.
August 13 & 14, 2013
Cheri Teaches @ Upaya Zen Center
Location: Santa Fe, New MexicoDescription: Cheri joins the Chaplaincy Students during the day, and offers a PUBLIC TALK on Aug. 14 @ Upaya Zen Center. Details forthcoming.
August 14, 2013
Cheri Maples Public Talk
Location: Santa Fe, NMDescription: Join Cheri at Upaya Zen Center at 5:30pm for a public talk.
Sept. 6, 2013
Tara Brach's 1st Visit to Madison!
Location: Madison, WIDescription: Tara Brach visits Madison for the first time, offering a public talk in the evening. Details forthcoming.
Sept. 26-29, 2013
Montant Retreat
Location: Flathead Lake, MTDescription: Cheri will lead a meditation retreat in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh hosted by the Montana sanghas. Details forthcoming at Open Way Sangha.
2014 Schedule of Events
January 10-12, 2014
4th Annual "Thaypassana" Residential Retreat @ Holy Wisdom Monastery
Location: Holy Wisdom Monastery - Madison, WI
Description: Cheri Maples, David Haskin, Steven Spiro & Maureen Brady reunite for this New Year tradition, a "Thaypassana" silent meditation retreat that blends the best of the Thich Nhat Hanh ("Thay") and Vipassana traditions. Details forthcoming.