In-person: The Four Elements: Grounding in Reality and Non-Self with Venerable Canda

EVENT DESCRIPTION

This silent meditation retreat day invites us to explore the four great elements of earth, water, fire, and air, drawing on the Buddha’s teachings.

Through direct experience we come to know the elements as embodied qualities: earth as solidity, weight and texture, water as fluidity and cohesion, fire as temperature and vitality, and air as movement and breath.

Careful attention to these natural processes helps ground our awareness in what is real and immediate. We begin to experience the body as just a body, not “my” body ~ a dynamic field of elements, arising and passing away according to conditions ~ part of the natural world. With such clear seeing, the understanding of non-self deepens and we discover a peace that is grounded, connected and free.

The retreat is suitable for all levels of experience and will include Dhamma reflection and guidance, walking and sitting meditation, and an opportunity for discussion.

TEACHER SUPPORT AND EVENT PRICES

Events at London Insight are offered in a spirit of generosity. The price you pay goes towards the running of the event but does not include any payment to the teachers for their teaching. Instead our teachers rely on the generosity of participants for their livelihood. Click here for more information on the system of Dana.

BOOKING FEE

Sponsor: £50 – A voluntary higher rate enabling us to offer supported rate places.
Standard:  £35
Supported: £15 – For those unable to afford the standard rate.

Please pay the sponsor rate if you can. If you are unable to afford the supported rate please let us know. We try to ensure that no one is turned away because of lack of funds, providing places are available.