Kristie Grasis: Healing With The Dharma

This weekend retreat will focus on the ways the Dharma can be used in dealing with trauma in our lives. Basic foundation in Buddhism required to attend.

Below, you will find the schedule. Register today, and pop in for any of the talks, meditations or exercises. We look forward to seeing you there!

Schedule

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13

5:30 pm                 Opening Meeting

6:30 pm                 Dinner

7:30 pm                 Dharma Talk

8:30 pm                 AT HOME Exercise

9 pm                       Rest or Further Practice

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14

9 am                        Morning Reflection / Guided Meditation

10 am                      AT HOME exercise

11 am                      Sitting Meditation

11:45 pm                Lunch

1 pm                        Afternoon Reflection / Guided Meditation

2 pm                       AT HOME Exercise

2:30 pm                 Mindful movement Meditation

3 pm                       Sitting Meditation

3:30 pm                 Walking Meditation

4:00 pm                 Dharma Talk

5:00 pm                 AT HOME Exercise

5:30 pm                 Dinner

7:15 pm                  Evening Reflection / Guided Meditation

8 pm                       AT HOME Exercise

8:30 pm                 Rest or Further Practice

SUNDAY, AUGUST 15

9 am                        Dharma Talk

10 am                      AT HOME exercise

10:30 - 11am         Sitting Meditation

11:15 am                 Final Reflections

11:30 am                Closing Ceremony

Teacher Bio

Kristie Grasis has been practicing Vipassana from the Theravada Buddhist tradition for over a decade. Her most considerable influence has been Gil Fronsdal from Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, California. 

Throughout her dedicated practice, Kristie has studied Meditation extensively with Ruby Grad, the Eightfold Path with Bruni Davila, the Paramis with Chris Clifford, and Metta with John Martin. She is currently enrolled at the SATI Center, training to be a Buddhist Chaplain, and is working toward her ordination with IMC.  Kristie’s practice has taught her loving-kindness for herself and others and has helped her to overcome trauma and thrive with peace and equanimity in her life. She has reached a place in her practice where it is time to focus on Dana and freely teach others the benefits of the Path to Liberation.

Website & Links

Website: msinsightmeditation.org

Social Media:

• Facebook
• Youtube

If you have questions or need additional information about this retreat or other Flowering Lotus program offerings, please contact:

Beth Herzig, Retreat Director

floweringlotusms@gmail.com

601-918-8510

Ticket Prices

We ask that you support Flowering Lotus and those whose needs are greater  by registering at the highest level ($75, $50, $25) with which you’re comfortable.

All are welcome to participate, regardless of ability to pay. If you are unable to pay the minimum $25 registration, select “Scholarship”, and no payment will be required.

There will be an opportunity to make a dana* contribution in any amount, to Flowering Lotus and the teachers at the online event. Your generosity is a gift that supports not just the teacher; but also the Sangha (Flowering Lotus); the larger Dharma community; and, most importantly, your own practice.

Donations to MS Insight Meditation:

paypal.com

Donation to Kristie Grasis:

paypal.me/KristieGrasisAtMiM

or

msinsightmeditation.org/generosity

Checks may be mailed to:

MS Insight Meditation

13367 Chris Drive

Gulfport, MS 39503

*Dana is a Pali word that is generally translated “generosity.”  We are taught to practice dana, or generosity, by making monetary offerings for the teachings. Dana is not payment for services rendered – it is given from the heart. Dana is the first theme in the Buddha’s system of gradual training and the first of the three grounds for meritorious action.