February 16, 2025  –  Hours: Sunday check-in is from 9:15 am to 9:30 am  End time: Sunday 4:00 pm

Simply using attention doesn’t generate wisdom. In other words, attention isn’t wholesome in itself. Wise attention is connected to wholesomeness; it is conjoined with, among other things, equanimity. Equanimity is a kind of inner balance. It is not the absence of preferences but equanimity melts the compulsion to enact our preferences. Equanimity is indispensable in the development of stillness, love and insight. Much of the path involves releasing clinging, and non-clinging is very closely related to equanimity. During this day, we’ll explore and practice the different dimensions of equanimity.

The day will include silent and guided meditation periods, walking meditation, a dharma talk and opportunities for dialogue. All are welcome.

Location: 1606 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA – Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, Education Building Upper Floor – Connie Barbour Room

Deposit ($20) will NOT be charged unless you do not attend (while being accepted to the retreat) and do not cancel before the cancellation deadline 10.20.2024.

Lunch: Please bring a lunch; alternatively, there are many restaurants two blocks away.

Sitting Gear: There will be chairs at the venue. If you would like to sit on the floor, or need more sitting gears to sit in a chair, please bring your own sitting gears with you.

Note: There is NO lottery for this daylong retreat. Please ignore any automated emails that mention lotteries.

APPLY ONLINE – Registration opened December 28, 2024
Carpooling (Only sign up to carpool after being accepted to the retreat)

• Questions: Contact the Registrar: Barbara,   barbara@insightretreatcenter.org