THE HEART OF SERVICE
A Silent Meditation Retreat
At Waianuhea, 45-3503 Kahana drive, Ahualoa,
Saturday, July 12, 2008 (9 a.m. to 4:30
p.m.)
This retreat is for both beginning and experienced meditators.
Sitting and walking meditation instructions will be offered.
There will be a talk and opportunity for discussion, inquiry
and investigation together. Retreats are non-denominational
and open to those of all spiritual traditions.
"May we know what it means to love well
and without limit or condition.
May we know the joy of resting with that which
is true.
May we know the peace that passeth all understanding
.
May we remember the deepest truth of who we
are."
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Information for retreats at Waianuhea:
Retreats are for both beginning and experienced meditators.
Sitting and walking meditation instructions will be offered.
There will be a talk and opportunity for discussion, inquiry
and investigation together. Retreats are non-denominational
and open to those of all spiritual traditions.
REGISTRATION:
Retreat fees cover retreat costs only.
The registration retreat fee is $25 - $40 (sliding scale)
Registration fees paid above the base rate will be applied
directly to the scholarship fund so that those who are unable
to afford the registration fee can nevertheless attend.
These teachings are available to everyone, without exception,
always.
To register please send the following:
A check for the full registration made out to: "Cash"
Your telephone number
Your mailing address and email address
Indicate which retreat you are registering for
To the following address:
Gavin Harrison Retreats
P.O. Box 247
Holualoa, HI 96725
Your registration will be confirmed after receiving your
check.
LOCATION:
"Our humanity is not transcended, but
beautified and healed by the revelation of
our true essence.
We flower into wholeness.
This is the birthright of all us."
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Waianuhea is a Bed and Breakfast Inn located above Honokaa,
within an hour and a half of both Kailua and Volcano, reasonably
accessible to both sides of the island and close to Waimea
and North Kohala.
Though all retreats are non-residential, accommodations
are available at Waianuhea. Call (808) 775-1118 or 1 (888)
775-2577 (Toll-free off island). A special 20% Kama’aina
discount is available. For Driving Directions to Waianuhea
go to the web site: www.waianuhea.com
Nearby accommodations include:
Waipio Wayside Inn 1-800-833-8849 or 775-0275
For all retreats, please bring a bag lunch, a cushion &
mat for sitting, rain gear and slippers or heavy sox for
the walking meditation hall. Chairs and backrests are available.
You may wish to bring a cushion to place on your chair.
Tea will be served. Please bring a cooler for food.
Please park off the road, at the property entrance, and
walk the short distance to the main building. PLEASE LOCK
YOUR VEHICLE. The upper parking lot is for guests of the
Bed and Breakfast Inn.
Entry to the building, at the beginning of the retreat,
will be through the lower meditation hall, where registration
will take place.
If you have not pre-registered, please arrive by 8:30 am.
If you have pre-registered, please arrive by 8:45 am.
Click here
to print copy of retreat flyer
We will be returning for a third Silent
Weekend Retreat at Malama i ka Ola in Holualoa for a retreat
titled:
THE FLOWERING
OF INNER AFFECTION
(Working with Anger, Self-Hatred and Self-Love
in Meditation)
A Silent Weekend Meditation Retreat
At Malama I ka Ola (Holistic Health Centre),
Holualoa Village
Friday, August 15, 2008 (6 to 8:30 p.m.)
Saturday, August 16 (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Sunday, August 17 (9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
The unfolding of the retreat
will include:
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Working with loving kindness expressed
inwardly and to others
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Working with the emotional energies
of anger and fear
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The movement from inner conflict to
wholeness
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The clarification of what is most
important in the living of this precious human life
and
A weekend non-residential silent retreat for both beginning
and experienced meditators. Sitting and walking meditation
instructions will be offered along with talks and opportunities
for discussion and inquiry together. Gavin will be available
for personal meetings over the course of the weekend. Meditation
experience is not a pre-requisite. A commitment to fully
participate throughout the weekend is required. The retreat
is non-denominational and open to those of all spiritual
traditions.
Meals will not be provided; however many of us will be
eating together in silence at the nearby Holuakoa Café.
These meals will be ordered and paid for at registration
on Friday afternoon, prior to the beginning of the retreat.
We will have menus available. There is also a refrigerator
available for food. And sandwiches may be purchased from
Paul's Place over the road.
Affordable simple accommodation is available at the moment
at the Kona Hotel over the road. Their telephone number:
324-1155.
REGISTRATION:
Retreat fees cover retreat costs only.
The registration retreat fee is $60
Registration fees paid above the base rate will be applied
directly to the scholarship fund so that those who are unable
to afford the registration fee can nevertheless attend.
These teachings are available to everyone, without exception,
always.
To register please send the following:
A check for the full registration made out to: "Cash"
Your telephone number
Your mailing address and email address
Indicate which retreat you are registering for
To the following address:
Gavin Harrison Retreats
P.O. Box 247
Holualoa, HI 96725
Your registration will be confirmed after receiving your
check concerning what to bring, the retreat schedule , directions
and the suggested donation for Gavin.
For information on where to park, what to bring and
directions please see the "meditation
groups" , page of this website.
Click here to
print copy of retreat flyer
FURTHER RETREATS SCHEDULED FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR:
Saturday retreat: September 13, 2008 (untitled)
The retreat committee is finalizing arrangements for a
seven day retreat from :
Sunday October 12, 2008 to Sunday, October 19, 2008
Annual Saturday Holiday Retreat: December 20, 2008
(untitled)
CONTACTS FOR RETREATS
For further information about Retreats (what to bring,
food, directions etc.) contact :
Matilda Tompson (885-9206) tompsonp001@hawaii.rr.com
Eliana Sattler (938-4774)
elianasattler@hotmail.com
Maggie Kelly (345-4478) msmaggiekelly@aol.com
Lorraine Highkin (332-3320) lorraineh@hawaii.rr.com
Rose White (329-7770) konarose@juno.com
GIFTS FOR GAVIN
The registration fee covers retreat costs and scholarships
only.
Gavin considers the teachings priceless and they are not
charged for.
He does gratefully accept gifts at both retreats and sitting
groups to help cover his living expenses. Details about
The suggested donation will be included with your registration
confirmation.
VOLUNTEERING
Without the community volunteering its support the retreats
and meditation groups cannot happen. We do need your help.
Please volunteer by contacting : retreats@gavinharrison.net.
Retreat registrars are needed for all retreats. (For one
day retreats, this position involves an arrival one hour
before the retreat begins, and staying on about half an
hour after the retreat ends.) Retreat hosts are needed for
each retreat. (Full one-day retreats, position involves
arriving three quarters of an hour early and staying on
about 15 minutes after the retreat ends).
Sitting group hosts are needed to arrive half an hour before
the group begins to setup the meditation hall and supervise
restoration at the end of the sitting.
If you're able to offer a ride to a Retreat or sitting
group or offer accommodation please let us know.
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