Introductory, Open Enrollment
Holiday Meditation Retreat
This five-day retreat is a rare opportunity to practice shamatha and vipashyana with sangha. Come away with inspiration for a calm and refreshed new year!
Led by Richard Peisinger and June Crow
What Do You Need To Know?
- Meditation instruction will be given.
- This will be a mostly silent combination of seated and walking meditation.
- Wear comfortable clothing and feel free to dress in layers.
- Only closed-top drink containers are permitted in the shrine room.
- Meditation cushions and chairs will be available.
- Lunch will be served at a small additional cost - details to follow.
Please come for a day, or two, or three.... or all five... whatever works for you.
However, please commit to full day(s). The cost per single day is $25.
Please use these coupon codes for less than the full five days...
- One day: nnJFKE
- Two days: 7xZydZ
- Three days: PPbucH
- Four days: kuppmV
Please indicate in the registration comments section which days you will be attending.
This event takes place at the Halifax Shambhala Centre, an inclusive and accessible community space. You can find other public and introductory events here.
The Halifax Shambhala Centre maintains a SCENT-FREE environment. Please DO NOT wear or use any scented products. Many of us are highly allergic.
Please note that open beverage containers (glasses, cups etc) are not allowed in the shrine rooms. You might want to bring your water bottle and/or travel mug. No single-use plastic bottles, please.
Parking in the area of the Centre is very restricted on weekdays. Please plan to make alternate transport arrangements.
Plan Your Visit
directions, public transit, and parking
We are located walking distance from downtown Halifax, near several main bus routes, including the 1, 4, 7a, 7b, 10, & 29.
Parking directly in front of the Centre is currently only legal after 6pm and on weekends, as dictated by the City. We are working to relax these restrictions. On-street parking can be found in the surrounding area.
What to bring and what not to bring
Meditation is easiest when you're wearing clothes that you feel comfortable moving in and sitting in - be that in a chair or on a meditation cushion.
We strive to be a scent-free environment. In order to care for community members with serious allergies, please do not use products with ingredients like "fragrance," "parfum," or other indications of scents.
Please bring your travel mug and/or your water bottle. Help our community avoid single-use plastic bottles, please.
Shambhala Centre, 1084, Tower Road, South End, Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, B3H 2Y5, Canada