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Happiness
retreat, with Suryacitta |
Happiness
and how it happens
a seven day silent retreat
Led by Suryacitta
We all
want to be happy, so why is happiness so elusive?
It is because we are caught up with our agitated thinking; we believe the
image we have of our self in our own mind. Trying to fulfil this image leaves
us feeling discontent and dissatisfied with our life and our self.
It doesn’t have to be like this!
On this retreat we will see that happiness happens not through endlessly trying to improve your self, not by earning more money, not by finding the perfect partner etc, etc. Happiness happens through embracing the person you are with kindness and acceptance.
Each day will include silence, meditation, awareness activities, a short talk and discussion.
Themes covered:
How happiness happens
Happiness is not achieved by striving after it, but is seen to be our natural
state when we learn to let go of unhappiness.
Radical
self-acceptance
A lot of us are “at war” with our selves. Here we will look at
how accepting our selves as we are can bring the “inner war” to
an end and bring us to a place of rest.
Living
in the Tiger’s mouth
When the Tiger of strong emotion overwhelm us there is only one safe place,
in the mouth of the Tiger.
Trust (in your own wisdom) Here we will look at how to trust in the intuitive wisdom of our body and feelings.
Who
are you - really?
Looking beyond thoughts, feelings, emotions, beliefs and seeing who you really
are.
About Suryacitta
Suryacitta first started meditating within the Transcendental Meditation movement in 1990 and soon realised the potential for freedom and happiness in such a simple practice.
Wishing to meet like minded friends he contacted the Friends of the Western Buddhists order in 1993 and has been involved in various projects with fellow Buddhists ever since.
He was ordained into the Western Buddhist Order in 1999. After spending four years in Vajraloka Meditation Centre he moved to Brighton, Sussex in the summer of 2005, where he continues to live and lead workshops and courses on happiness and meditation.
Although informed by Buddhist practice the retreats and events he leads are open to anybody whether they consider themselves Buddhist or not.
The most important thing
is not whether we are a Buddhist or not, but whether we are willing to bring
awareness into our lives.
See his website: