June 2012: Events in Vernon & Victoria

[Birken Forest Monastery]

Dear Friends,

Greetings from Birken Forest Monastery ('Sitavana').

Here are a couple of Ajahn Sona's off-site teaching events taking
place this June. For the most up-to-date details on these events,
please visit our website at http://birken.ca


WEEKEND RETREAT WITH AJAHN SONA IN VERNON ~ June 15-17, 2012
THEME: "THE FEELING OF FREEDOM"
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When: Friday, June 15th (5:00pm) - Sunday, June 17th (4:00pm)

Location: Falcon Nest, 5620 Neil Road, Vernon, BC V1B 3J5 (http://
www.falconnest.ca)

Registration Fee: $45 per person for 2 nights accommodation,
including meals.
The Dhamma teachings will be provided free of charge. Donations to
Birken Forest Monastery are welcome.

Registration Info: Please note that space is limited to 20
participants.
To register, or for more information, please contact:
Stan & Vera Eaman: 250-549-2008 / ea...@shaw.ca

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AJAHN SONA IN VICTORIA ~ Sunday, June 24th
THEME: "GUILT, SELF-LOATHING, COMPASSION AND THE COLOUR BLUE"
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*DAY RETREAT:
-Location: Goward House, 2495 Arbutus Road, Victoria, BC
-When: Sun. June 24th, 9:00a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (pot-luck dana meal
offering at 11:00 a.m.)
-Sponsors: The Victoria Insight Meditation Society

*EVENING TALK:
-Location: Lynn Wylie - Helga Beer Yoga Studio, 1600 Bay Street (Suite
202), Victoria, BC
-When: Sun. June 24th, 7:00 p.m.
-Sponsors: The Victoria Insight Meditation Society and the Vancouver
Island Thai Association

CONTACT: For more information, please contact the Victoria Insight
Meditation Society:
Website: www.VictoriaIMS.org | Email: Victori...@gmail.com

The Dhamma teachings will be provided free of charge. Donations to
Birken Forest Monastery are welcome.

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Metta wishes,

Birken Forest Monastery ('Sitavana')
medi...@birken.ca | http://birken.ca