The Cooling Waters of Equanimity...

The Cooling Waters
of Equanimity
a one-day retreat
with Gloria Gostnell and Larry Yang


Sunday
February 8, 2009
9:30 am - 4:30 PM
East Bay Meditation Center
2147 Broadway, Oakland
(near 19th Street BART station)

The political, economic, and social uncertainties faced by us all affect our relationships, our decision making, and our sense of balance as we walk in the world. In cultivating the Practice of Equanimity we are invited to see the coming and going of events in our lives as experiences that don't define us, but instead help us to see our truth of being alive. When life gets crazy, how do we not become crazy ourselves, but rather live through the experience with wisdom and compassion? During this one day retreat we will be invited into guided meditations, silent reflection, mindful sharing exercises, and dharma discussions to explore how this practice relates to our daily experiences.
Meditators of all levels are welcome, including beginners. Meditation instructions will be provided.

Please bring your lunch and paper/pencil to journal with.

Registration is required. To register, please click on the following link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Az51zzYeSuRCjvBOt1Czog_3d_3d

(If the link does not work, please copy it and paste it into your web browser. If that still does not work, email us at admin@eastbaymeditation.org--or reply to this email--with your full name and "Equanimity" in the subject line or call (510) 268-0696.

Cost: The teachings are regarded as priceless and are offered without charge. You are invited to support the teachings and our efforts by contributing voluntary donations (the practice of "Dana") for the expenses of the space and the support of the Teachings.

Gloria Gostnell, Ed.D. , currently leads a culturally diverse sitting group in Portland, Oregon. She has practiced Vipassana meditation for 20 years. A co-founding member of the Dharma Diversity Leadership Council, Gloria is a graduate of the Community Dharma Leaders Program at Spirit Rock and has completed the Teacher Development Intensive of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.


Larry Yang teaches meditation retreats nationally and has a deep interest in creating access to teachings of spiritual liberation for multicultural communities. Larry has practiced extensively in the USA, Burma and Thailand. He ordained as a Buddhist monk for six months under the guidance of Thai meditation master Ajahn Tong. Larry is a core dharma teacher and is on the Leadership Sangha of EBMC. Larry's website is: www.larryyang.org

EBMC is wheelchair accessible.

Out of respect for people with environmental illnesses, please do not wear fragranced products or clothing laundered in fragranced products to EBMC.


For more info about EBMC: www.eastbaymeditation.org