With Leigh Brasington and Kevin Griffin

Friday afternoon, June 22 – Sunday noon, July 1, 2012

Near Santa Fe, New Mexico

The Jhanas, or meditative absorptions,are eight altered states of consciousness that can arise during periods of strong concentration.  They generate ever increasing levels of concentration so that later, when the meditative mind is turned to a practice that cultivates wisdom, there is far less distraction.This retreat will be held in Noble Silence with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, and personal interviews. This retreat is for experienced meditators who have completed a minimum of one silent retreat at least seven days in length.

Leigh Brasington has been practicing meditation since 1985 and is the senior American student of the late Ven. Ayya Khema. She confirmed his practice and requested that he begin teaching. Leigh assisted Ven. Ayya Khema starting in 1994, and has been leading retreats on his own since 1997 in both Europe and North America. Visit Leigh’s website:  www.leighb.com.

Kevin Griffin has been a Buddhist practitioner for over thirty years and a dharma teacher since 1997. He has been practicing Ayya Khema’s jhana system with Leigh Brasington for the past 15 years. He is the author of two books, “One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps,” and “A Burning Desire: Dharma God and the Path of Recovery.” Visit Kevin’s website: www.kevingriffin.net.

Sangre de Cristo Center is 12 miles northeast of Santa Fe, New Mexico, on 700-acres in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

The fee for a single room, shared bath, and vegetarian meals, is on a sliding scale from $490 – $730. A limited number of partial scholarships, and deferred payment plans, are available.

Dana: Since the time of the Buddha, the teachings have been given freely as they are considered to be priceless. This 2500 year old tradition is today sustained with the practice of Dana, a Pali word meaning generosity, allowing to yogi’s offer their teachers recompense for the teachings at the retreat’s end. The teachers receive no other financial compensation.

For more information, contact Santa Fe Vipassana Sangha, www.santafevipassana.org or Karen Frank at karen2998@gmail.com 505-424-4777.

REGISTRATION FORM

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JHANAS AND VIPASSANA: Leigh Brasington and Kevin Griffin

Please complete this form and mail it with your check to:
SFVS, c/o Karen Frank, 1019 Velarde Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507
You will receive confirmation and further information by mail or e-mail. A $200 deposit is required to reserve your place in the retreat. It is non-refundable after May 15.
We cannot reserve your place in the retreat until your check is received.

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Please list at least one retreat, including dates and teacher, that you have attended that was 7 days or longer:

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We ask that you please refrain from wearing fragrances or scented personal care products at the retreat for the sake of those with allergies and chemical sensitivities.