Developing Insight

A Day-long Mindfulnesss Retreat

With

Michele McDonald

Vipassana Hawaii invites you to spend the day learning/practicing the art of mindful living in a quiet setting. Led by founding teacher Michele McDonald there will be alternating sessions of guided sitting  and walking meditation, mindful eating and sharing/discussion at the end. Beginners and advanced meditators are welcome.

Mindfulness is a relaxed non-judging awareness of things as they really are. Its practice leads to insights into true nature of things and allows one to be at peace with the ups and downs of life.

Cost: $30 (for both full time or part time, checks can be written to Vipassana Hawaii)

A vegetarian Lunch will be donated by some community benefactors (everyone is welcome to contribute). 

Please let us know if you will join us for lunch or what food you plan to offer.

Click here for directions to the center.

Schedule (tentative)

8:30 AM Registration-Orientation for new people

9:00 Introduction- Guided sitting

10:00 Walking

10:30 Sitting

11:15 Walking

11:45 Eating instruction

12:00 Lunch/rest or walking

1:30 PM Sitting

2:15 Walking

2:45 Sitting

3:00 Walking

3:15 Sitting/ sharing/closing

4:00 End of retreat

Practical Suggestions: The center is located in beautiful and serene Palolo Valley. However, the weather can fluctuate throughout the day so we suggest you bring extra clothing to stay warm. Also, the practice session brings together a diverse community, and so as a courtesy please refrain from use of strong perfumes and essential oils as some may be more sensitive than others. Mahalo for the consideration.

Parking: Parking is at the far end of the center grounds in the gravel area, but please ensure a clear path for ambulance to the wheelchair ramp of the residence at the inner end of the parking area.The central grassy areas are not suitable for parking due to muddy conditions when wet.

For more information call (808) 737-5169