Järbo Study-Retreat 3-10th of August 2024
Welcome to an Ordinary Mind retreat with Karen Terzano at Stora Lugnet in Järbo. This is a 7-day zen-buddhist meditation retreat where we will explore the text "The Way of the Bodhisattva."
This retreat differs from a sesshin. The days will include meditation but not to the same extent. Silence will be broken for readings and discussions. The days will include plenty of free time for contemplation, and participants are encouraged to bring materials for journaling. The schedule will start early but slightly later than in a sesshin.
Every day, we cook, eat, and take care of the space together. A day contains approximately one to one and a half hours of house, garden or other work.
This is the first time we're organizing this type of retreat and all feedback is welcome.
The culture of Ordinary Mind is kind and welcoming for beginners. Everyone is welcome regardless of belief system.
Stora Lugnet is located 200 km north of Stockholm. The closest train station is Sandviken and from there you can take a bus to Järbo.
Ordinary Mind is a non-profit organization. The fee for the retreat only covers housing, food, and travel expenses for teachers. No one (including teachers) receives any payment.
The accommodation will be in bunk beds in shared rooms. Simple vegetarian food will be served.
The price for the retreat is 3300 SEK for full-time participation and 2600 SEK for part-time participation. An application fee of 500 SEK, included in the Sesshin fee, will not be returned upon a late cancellation. If you come part-time, please specify when you can be there.
In case of economic hardship and if you are in need of a special payment arrangement or the possibility of a discount, please do not hesitate to contact Jocke.
We have a maximum of 10 participants for this sesshin. Due to the limited number of participants, we will prioritize those who attend full-time. If you have the opportunity to bring your own tent, the number participants can be increased.
The sesshin starts at 18:00 on Saturday the 3d of August and ends after lunch on Saturday the 10th of August.
You are warmly welcome to come earlier and help set things up for the retreat.
Contact: Joakim Rzepka 076 094 94 75 or joakrzep@gmail.com.
Adress: Stora lugnet, GULLSJÖVÄGEN 47, 811 95 Järbo