Passover retreat with Eran Harpaz and Zohar Lavie

12/04/2017 to 19/04/2017
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Start time: Wednesday 00:00
End time: Wednesday 23:59

Will be held in Ein Dor.

 

Vipassana is a technique that is based on relaxed and mindful attention to the mental and body functions. Helps in developing toosl for dealing with the The vicissitudes of life while promoting tranquility, wisdom and compassion.

Both for those have and those who havn't practiced Insight (Vipassana) meditation before, the course offers an experince with optimal conditions to devote the whole of our attention and energy to the practice of the method.
Most of the day is dedicated to alternatly walking and sitting meditations, for set amounts of time. Every day detailed instructions will be given concerning the meditation technique, and every evening a talk will be given by the teachers, concerning the principles of meditation and how they touch upon our everyday and personal reality.
During the course there are group talks with the teachers, where the opportunity is given to share and examine our experiences. There is also the option of private meetings with the teachers.

 

Arrival at Ein Dor at 14:00-16:00 for registration and organization. The course will end on Thursday at 13:00.

 

The retreat is suitable for new and experienced practitioners alike.

If you have not previously participated in a course at Tovana please read what is a course at Tovana?

Volunteering in the course

For the holding of courses and their success many helping hands are needed, both as members of the kitchen staff and particularly for management of the courses and the kitchen. Volunteers in the courses experience a "Service Retreat" that is an opportunity to combine giving and practicing meditation and is a bridge between sitting on the pillow and everyday life.
Tovana is based and mostly run by volunteers. During the year, there are about 200 practitioners volunteering in various courses in Ein Dor, in addition to about 50 volunteers in permanent roles.
You are invited to volunteer and practice while doing.

 

Registration form

Conformation form

Cancellation form

Car-pool table

 

For more details about retreats please send an e-mail to rishum@tovana.org.il

Registration will be opened few weeks before the event