Upcoming Events:
Monday evenings from 7 - 8:30 p.m. for 6 weeks. September 13 - October 18.
Classes will be held at the Chester River Friends Meeting House, 124 Philosophers Terrace, Chestertown, MD 21620.
To register, send a check for $25.00, payable to Chester River Friends Meeting, to Anne Briggs, 220 N. Kent Street, Chestertown, MD 21620. For further information, e-mail Anne Briggs at or call her at 410-778-1746.
Trusting Your Own Experience, A Daylong Insight Meditation Retreat
Saturday, October 30, 2010, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Insight Meditation Community of Chestertown:
Chester River Friends Meeting House
124 Philosophers Terrace
Chestertown, MarylandOne of the most compelling teachings of the Buddha was that students should learn to trust their own experience. He said, "Do not even take my word for it, come and see for yourselves what is true." This daylong retreat will focus on learning to simply be with our own experience through direct investigation. Mary Powell, a Community Dharma Leader, teacher and board member of the Santa Fe Vipassana Sangha, will lead the retreat. Mary has taught introductory and intermediate meditation courses for 10 years.
The day will include sitting, walking and eating meditation, and is suitable for beginners as well as for those with some meditation experience. Participants are asked to bring a bag lunch (beverages will be provided) and a cushion for sitting. Chairs and benches will be available for those who prefer not to sit on the floor.
To register, please complete and mail the registration form, along with a $10.00 check, payable to Chester River Friends Meeting, to: Ruth Davis, 11496 Still Pond Road, Worton, Md. 21678. The registration fee covers the expenses of the day. There will be an opportunity for participants to make a donation to support the continued work of the teacher.