Enlivening Meditation with the Factors of Awakening

This online event is hosted by the Barre Center for Buddisht Studies (BCBS). 

12 CE's available - see below

Although essential for practice, mindfulness is not the only mental factor to be cultivated on the path. In order for the practice to become alive and vital, mindfulness needs to be placed in its wider context.

The seven factors of awakening are mental qualities to be developed and used to counteract mental states that cause suffering. There are three energizing factors: investigation, joy, and energy. And there are three calming factors: calm, concentration, and equanimity. 

These factors regulate and stabilize mindfulness, and mindfulness, in turn, activates and arouses these qualities. Each of these factors plays a significant role in deepening meditation practice; leaving any of them out of the picture may cause our practice to stall or stagnate. As these seven factors are enhanced and engaged, practice comes alive in a more balanced and wholehearted way.

Note from BCBS: As we work to become a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse community, we invite feedback/suggestions you may have regarding ways that we can make participation in the program more accessible and welcoming; please email us at contact@buddhistinquiry.org.

Online Retreat: This retreat will be hosted on the Zoom video conferencing platform and closed captions are available. Our intention is to build sangha and provide meaningful virtual interactions with each other and with teachers in our online retreats. When registering for an online retreat, please plan to attend as many sessions as possible. Remember, attendance at all sessions is required to receive CEs.

SCHEDULE (shown in Eastern Time):

Friday, March 26

7:00 – 9:00 pm Opening Session

Saturday, March 27 – Tuesday, March 30

8:00 – 10:00 am Morning Session

2:00 – 4:00 pm Afternoon Session

7:00 – 9:00 pm Evening Session

Wednesday, March 31

8:00 – 10:00 am Closing Session

NOTE: Please check the time of the group meetings in your timezone here, and please note that sessions will not be recorded.

COST: 

Supported: $149

Mid Level: $199

Sustaining: $249

BCBS Registration fees for online courses are nonrefundable after the course start date. Cancellations prior to the start date of the course will incur a $25 admin fee. Thank you for understanding.

You will have the opportunity to offer teacher dana and this will be further discussed during the retreat

REGISTER through BCBS website

CEs: Applications for 12 continuing education credits for psychologists and social workers have been submitted. BCBS is not able to offer CE's for Counselors (NBCC). BCBS maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Please contact BCBS [contact@buddhistinquiry.org] for the status of CE accreditation. 

Financial Assistance through Barre Center for Buddhist Studies