VictoriaIMS 2020 Retreat Schedule
Volunteer organizers, teachers, and participants have come together for the past 19 years, to support the study and practice of the Theravada Buddhist teachings in Victoria. The VictoriaIMS Council and volunteers thank you for your ongoing interest and dedication to meditation and mindfulness practices.
We are pleased to announce the 2020 retreat schedule.
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July 18 Howard Cohn from San Francisco, CA
Registration Opens June 22 2020
To be held at Shoal Centre, Sidney, BC
Sept 19 Brock Brown from Victoria, BC
Registration Opens Aug 24 2020
Oct 17/18 Christina Feldman from the UK
Registration Opens Sept 21 2020
Nov 14/15 Carol Wilson from San Francisco, CA
Registration Opens Oct 19 2020
Volunteer organizers, teachers, and participants have come together for the past 20 years, to support the study and practice of the Theravada Buddhist teachings in Victoria. Teachings are offered freely in keeping with the teachings of the Buddha. We encourage the practice of generosity as a way to further one’s peace of mind and freedom from suffering.
Retreats and Talks are held at Goward House, 2495 Arbutus Road, Victoria, BC. The exception is the July 18 retreat. It will be held at the Shoal Centre in Sidney, BC.
Time of retreats: Saturdays 9 am – 4:30 pm; Sundays 9 am – 4 pm.
The teachings are offered freely. There are no registration fees.
On the day of the retreat, you may offer financial contributions to the teacher or in the case of monastics to the monastery, and to Victoria IMS for operational costs. Suggested donation to VictoriaIMS is $40 for a two-day retreat and $20 for a one-day retreat.