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March 2014 Update from Springwater Center

Upcoming Events

March 8 - 15 Seven-day retreat with Sandra Gonzalez
We are happy to see Sandra again in retreat, where she will give talks and be available for group and private meetings. Click here for more information about Sandra.

Quiet Weeks - Feb 23 - March 7 - Sandra's retreat will close the February-March quiet weeks. During quiet weeks there are more opportunities for group meetings, and the building is in silence following the regular work day and on the weekend. The All-day sitting described below takes place during the Quiet Weeks. If you would like more information or to make a reservation to stay during all or part of the period, please contact the receptionist.

All-day sitting Saturday March 1 - This day of meditation will have a talk by Wayne Coger and opportunities for individual meetings and group dialogue. Lunch is provided. A modest $15 donation is requested for attendance. Please contact the receptionist if you wish to attend and also if you wish to stay overnight before or after the All-day.

March 29 - April 5 - Seven-day retreat with Bob Dattola
Bob has served as a trustee of the Center since its inception. He works at Cornell University and has been meeting with people in retreat for many years. In this retreat Bob will give a daily talk and be available for group and individual meetings.

Space is available in the above events. Part-time participation is usually possible. Please click here to apply for retreat. See the Calendar for the remaining events scheduled this year.

April 12 - 13 "Mini Retreat" in Richmond VA. Wayne Coger will be in Richmond VA to take part in this weekend of sittings, short talks and dialogue groups. For more information, please contact Mark Bryant of the Richmond Meditative Inquiry group.

April 10 - 14 - The Center is being rented to the Blooming Lilac Sangha for a retreat. For information about the retreat, please contact Janet Chaize.

News

Archive Project - Significant progress has been made on the project to digitize the recorded talks of Toni Packer. Her early talks will soon once again be available. More on this project in the next News Update.

Meditation Groups - Do you have a group that meets regularly to engage in meditative work related to our work at the Center? Information about your meetings can be included on the Meditation Groups page of the web site by sending it to the Center.

Warm thanks to Lena Eckerdal for sharing her friendly presence with us in recent weeks. Lena took the photo at the top of this News update of the Mike Stiler sculpture on the wall of the solarium