Welcome!

Coming up in late February...a non-residential weekend retreat at Goward House on Arbutus Road in Victoria. Hosted by the Victoria Insight Meditation Society.

Finding Balance: Mindfulness and Equanimity

Saturday, February 29th, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

and Sunday, March 1st, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

In this weekend retreat, Margo will explore three pathways for understanding and developing equanimity, a quality of mind that is inclusive of all aspects of experience. Equanimity is not just the end result of our dedication to practice, but a state of mind that can be actively cultivated. This beautiful mental state is one the Seven Factors of Awakening, as well as one of the Four Divine Abodes. Far from neutralizing our energy for compassionate action, equanimity serves us in every thing we undertake.

Registration opens Monday, February 3rd. Please visit this link to sign up for the Victoria IMS newsletter and to receive retreat information.

Check out the links and resources, celebrating stories and storytelling, mindfulness and meditation:

- Storytelling for all ages, exploring the qualities of heart and mind that help us grow.

   Listen to The Chief of the Well, a folktale from Haiti.

   Listen to The Antelope, the Woodpecker and the Turtle, a Jataka tale about friendship.

- Retreats and courses introducing Insight Meditation and Loving-Kindness Meditation, as well as Story Circle workshops for healing and building community.

- Reflections on teaching mindfulness to children. 

- original translations of the Jataka, with commentary.