Saturday, June 18, 2011 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Longmont Buddhist Temple Pike Road and S. Main Street (Hwy 287)
Naikan is a Japanese word which means “inside looking” or “introspection”. A more poetic translation is “seeing oneself with the mind’s eye
Rev. Carol O’Dowd will guide us in the practices of inner reflection to find the extraordinary in the ordinary. Spend a Saturday morning connecting and/or reconnecting through an exploration of relationships in life. Take a fresh start. Learn inner reflection techniques to help you experience gratitude in the midst of difficult times. Participate in this interactive retreat using evidence based practices to:
Briefly review development of reflection and gratitude as a personal practice
Discuss how to use inner reflection in daily life
Practice reflection techniques to change patterns in difficult relations
Engage in a group discussion and sharing of gratitude
Take home exercise sheets for personal use