About this IMS Online Retreat

Friday, September 20, 2024 - Sunday, September 22, 2024

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It hardly seems that any of us are able to make it through a day without being emotionally triggered. It could be a tragic or anger-inducing news story, a disagreement with family or friends (or even a stranger!), a comment or article on social media, a stressful situation at work... the list is endless. Often emotions turn our lives into a roller coaster ride of reactivity which can have the effect of turning our meditative  practice into an escape clause rather than the source of our inner strength. It is possible, however, to engage our meditative practice in a more proactive way by cultivating several awakening emotions. They are considered awakening emotions because when present, they bring clarity and wisdom. 

During our day together we will explore these awakening emotions, how to distinguish them from non-awakening emotions, how to cultivate them, and how to recognize their impact upon our practice.

This will be an online Vipassana retreat that will emphasize quieting the mind, opening the heart, and developing clarity and depth of practice. Traditional meditation instruction will be combined with a spirit of lovingkindness, with silent sitting, walking, and Dharma talks.

This program will be appropriate for both new and experienced meditators.


Schedule

This retreat begins on Friday, September 20, at 7:00 pm ET and concludes Sunday, September 22, at 12:00 pm ET. A full home retreat schedule and instructions will be offered. The live session schedule with the teacher is as follows:

Friday, September 20, 2024

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET 

Saturday, September 21, 2024

9:00 am - 12:00 pm ET 

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET 

Sunday, September 22, 2024

9:00 am - 12:00 pm ET 

Meet Your Teacher

Tuere Sala

Tuere Sala is a Guiding Teacher at Seattle Insight Meditation Society and the founding teacher of the Capitol Hill Meditation Group. She is a retired prosecuting attorney who has practiced Vipassana meditation for over 30 years. Tuere believes that urban meditation is the foundation for today’s practitioner’s path to liberation. She is inspired by bringing the Dharma to nontraditional places and is a strong advocate for practitioners living with high stress, past trauma and difficulties sitting still. Tuere has been teaching since 2010 and has a long history of assisting others in establishing and maintaining a daily practice.

More Information

  • Equity Pricing Model

    As one part of our ongoing effort to expand access to the teachings of the Buddha, all IMS Online programs feature equity-based registration fees, including the opportunity to self-select a low-cost scholarship rate. No-fee enrollment is available for those who request a fee-waiver at [email protected], no questions asked. Our system supports the cultivation of a dynamic and inclusive community and is made possible by our generous donors and those who choose to support other students by contributing at the “Benefactor” level.

  • Registration Deadline

    Registration for this program closes on September 20, 2024 at 6 pm ET.

  • Program Recordings

    This program will be recorded and made available for on-demand viewing after the live sessions. On-demand videos will be available to registered participants only for 90 days.

  • Additional Questions

    If you have additional questions please contact us at [email protected].