2008 Meditation Retreat

Saturday, July 12 to Saturday, July 19

Conference site: starmeditation.org

Come spend a week simply devoted to "practicing presence" - being aware, open and grounded in the moment. Star Island is ideally conducive to this fundamental spiritual practice. The beauty of nature here has a way of awakening the senses and drawing out our contemplative potential. And the simple way of life, away from the mainland, makes it is easier to let go of our usual preoccupations.

We will spend each morning together in a traditional silent retreat mode, following a formal schedule of sitting and walking meditation sessions. Then, afternoon is devoted to solitary nature-contemplation and free time. Evenings will center on various planned activities, such as chapel, small group discussion, a theme talk or a bonfire. Finally we will end the day with a return to sharing silent contemplation.

This retreat is suitable for beginning and experienced meditators, from both Eastern and Western faith perspectives. The meditation sessions are compatible with a variety of forms, such as Buddhist calm-abiding/insight/Zen meditation, Christian centering prayer, and many other simple "be-here-now" styles.

Minister and Registrar: Rev. David Scheuneman, Dave@rootedinspirit.org, (702) 738-4477, 9599 W. Charleston Blvd. #2080, Las Vegas, NV 89117

Registration and Scholarships: A registration fee of $75/person is due with registration. In addition, a room and board deposit of $150/person is required. Please mail the completed registration form and ONE CHECK David Scheuneman, at the address above. Priority will be given to registrations received by May 2. Completed registrations postmarked before then may be treated as if postmarked on May 2. Registrations postmarked after May 2 may be accepted, space available, according to postmark date. The room and board deposit and registration fee are refundable until May 31st.