Program Description

Meditation as a Practical Tool for a Stress-Free Life
Weekend Retreat

Friday, October 28
8:00 – 10:00pm Evening Program

Saturday, October 29
6:00 - 7:00am Yoga
8:30am – 5:00pm Morning and Afternoon Program

Sunday, October 30
6:00 - 7:00am Yoga
8:30 - 11:30am Morning Program

Housing is available. Please see information below.

By request only for registrants who
wish to attend only Saturday

Saturday, October 29
6:00 - 7:00am Yoga
8:30am – 5:00pm Morning and Afternoon Program

Led by Venerable Bhante Wimala

World renowned Buddhist monk and humanitarian Bhante Wimala has a proven track record of success in helping people reduce their stress and bring more peace and joy into their lives. Bhante will share his wisdom and time-tested techniques to achieve stress reduction. You will have the opportunity to practice, ask questions and receive answers that will help you. Chairs are provided. Please bring a sitting cushion if it is your practice to use one.

Topics include how to:

avoid getting trapped in your own negative thoughts
prevent creating stress in your loved ones
help others deal with stress

Weekend Registration includes

Yoga Saturday and Sunday mornings 6:00–7:00am in the Wainwright Yoga Studio. All yoga props are provided
Sessions: Friday evening, Saturday morning and afternoon, and Sunday morning
Meals: Saturday - breakfast and lunch; Sunday - breakfast

Lodging is available for $65 per person/per night for those attending workshops and programs. No single occupancy rooms available; multiple occupancy only. All rooms are in true retreat style, with hall baths. Space is limited. Early registration is recommended.

Please call 914-967-6080 to book a room for Friday and/or Saturday.

Bhante Wimala chose to go to a Buddhist temple when he was 13, received his ordination as a novice the next year, and then completed six years of formal training as a Buddhist monk. He received his higher ordination at age 20. Buddhist monks are typically encouraged to continue in strictly formal, primarily academic studies. Bhante, however, chose to set out into the world, bearing only his robe and bowl. He travelled for two decades around the globe and studied under many teachers and masters. Bhante is a compassionate and receptive monk, as well as an effective and honored humanitarian. His practical spiritual teachings and down-to-earth approach make him an encouraging and understandable teacher for students at all levels. His philosophy emphasizes experiencing rather than believing.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama introduces Bhante as "a Theravada Buddhist monk from Sri Lanka, who spends his time traveling and teaching in the spirit of monks at the time of the Buddha. [Bhante] presents the teachings the Buddha gave over 2,500 years ago as if they had been given to address the needs of people today . . . Bhante Wimala's heartfelt concern for the suffering and the simple remedies he draws from the Buddha's teachings will be a source of strength for everyone confused by the pressures of modern life."

Bhante Wimala, author of "Lessons of the Lotus: Practical Spiritual Teachings of a Travelling Buddhist Monk", was Omega's resident meditation teacher for staff and participants for 14 years. He is a beloved and popular teacher at Wainwright House.

Pre-registration is required.
Cancellation and Refund Policy

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Cost:

Registration is now closed for this program. Please call 914-967-6080 if you would like to attend. The registrar will let you know if there is room. Walk-in registration is $300

$100 By Request -- Saturday only -- $100 reigster in advance -- no walk-ins.

$300 Walk-in price [only if space is available] Walk-in fee is
for Wainwright Friend and Standard [includes all programs and 3 meals]
You must call ahead to check availability.