Retreats and Workshops
Mondays,
February 1 – March 22 (no class March 8)
Durham, NC
Workshop Series
The Chakras: working with the energy body
INSTRUCTOR: John Orr
TIME: Mondays from 7:30 – 9 pm
During these seven sessions, through the use of guided meditations, visualization exercises, use of tuning forks and chanting, we will explore seven energy centers and our experience of them. Each of these chakras are related to certain aspects of our lives, such as survival and instincts, sexuality, power and will, yearning and love and feeling connected to reality or our divinity. We will come to know, through our experience, which of these centers may be blocked at any given time and what it feels like to have all of them open and the energy moving freely through our astral body. My experience of this is the feeling of “Being Home” in its most profound sense. I offered a series of four classes on the chakras this past fall and there was a lot of interest in this work. During this seven week series we will expand on what we started this fall. Therefore this present series will be helpful for those new to chakra work as well as people with more experience.
LOCATION: We will be meeting in the Chapel of the Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 4907 Garret Rd. in Durham. Please see our web site www.newhopesangha.org for directions. Chairs will be provided. If you wish to sit on the floor, bring a meditation cushion.
FEE: There will be a $40 fee for the entire seven sessions that will cover the cost of renting the chapel at ERUUF. John will be offering this series of classes on a dana (generosity) basis. At each session, participants will have the opportunity to offer dana.
REGISTRATION: Please preregister by sending a $40 check made out to the Durham Meditation Center and mailed to: John Orr, 1214 Broad Street #2, Durham, NC 27705. It is helpful if participants can attend as many sessions as possible. For any further information contact John Orr at 919-943-0438 or john@newhopesangha.org.
February 6
Greensboro, NC
“The Art of Living Mindfully: How to Nurture a Daily Meditation Practice”
TIME: Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm
INSTRUCTOR: John Orr
LOCATION: Unity in Greensboro, 1935 Opal Drive Greensboro, NC 27403.
This is an opportunity to develop calmness, wisdom, and compassion in a supportive environment. There will be instruc-tion in sitting and walking mindfulness meditation and discussion as to how to effectively apply this in our lives and nur-ture a daily meditation practice. This can be a wonderful way to learn meditation or to deepen one’s practice. Beginners, as well as the more experienced, are welcome to join us.
WHAT TO BRING: Please bring a cushion or a folded blanket if you wish to sit on the floor, chairs are available. You are welcome to bring a bag lunch. There is a re-frigerator to store food, but no microwave.
FEE: The workshop fee is $60 and we will offer half price scholarships to those who need one. To register please contact Linda Carole at info@unityingreensboro.org or phone 336-273-0944.
February 12 – 14
Wilmington, NC
Mindfulness Meditation & The Divine Abodes
A weekend with John Orr at The Open Space
LOCATION AND SPONSOR: The Open Space, 411 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC
Friday, February 12
7:30 – 9 pm:
Public Talk “The Divine Abodes: Loving-kindness, Compassion, Joy
and Equanimity”
In this talk John will describe how these heart centered practices are a wonderful support on our spiritual path. Following the Buddhist tradition, the Friday talk will be offered on a Dana (Generosity) or Love Offering basis.
Saturday, February 13
10 am – 5 pm:
Mindfulness Meditation and the Divine Abodes
This is an opportunity to open our hearts and develop calmness, wisdom, and compassion in a supportive environment. Traditionally the divine abodes are seen as being support to the primary practice, which is mindfulness meditation. However, in the end they become one practice. There will be instruction in mindful-ness meditation , as well as, guided divine abode meditations. This can be a wonderful way to learn meditation or to deepen one’s practice. Beginners, as well as the more experienced, are welcome to join us. We will break for an hour lunch at 1 pm.,
FEE: The fee for this session is $60; $30 for those who cannot afford the full fee. Preregistration is encouraged. To hold a space, please send a non-refundable de-posit of $30, made payable to The Open Space.
Sunday, February 14
Spiritual Counseling forIndividuals
Spiritual Counseling addresses both psychological and spiritual issues, honoring the wisdom of many paths. Spiritual direction is a central focus in the counseling. Rates for counseling meetings are on a sliding scale based on your income and ability to pay. For further information and to make an appointment call John Orr at 919-943-0438 or at john@newhopesangha.org
For more information & registration, Contact Elena Pezzuto at (910) 763-8813.
February 27
Durham, NC
Mindfulness Meditation, The Art of Mindful Living: How to Nurture a Daily Meditation Practice
INSTRUCTOR: John Orr
TIME: Saturday 10 am – 5 pm
LOCATION: Duke East Campus: Duke West Building Rm. 101
COURSE FEE: $85; early enrollment $75. Register online through Duke University Continuing Studies at www.learnmore.duke.edu/weekend/courses/register or by phone 919-684-6259. Have the following information ready: Class ID 0160 and MC/Visa information. Advance registration is recommended.
WHAT TO BRING: A bag lunch if you wish. A folded blanket and cushion if you want to sit on the floor. Chairs are available.
RECOMMENDED READING: Mindfulness in Plain English by Henepola Gunaratana ISBN#0-86171-064-9.
April 1 – 4
Hot Springs, NC
Easter Weekend Retreat: Heart of Jesus, Mind of Buddha with John at the Southern Dharma Retreat Center near Asheville, NC
Using the teachings and practices of two of the most enlightened beings to ever walk the earth, we will draw inspiration from the lives of Jesus Christ and Gautama Buddha. There will be instruction and practice in Insight (Mindfulness) Meditation and Loving Kindness Meditation as a means of knowing our Divinity and living with an open heart. As part of the evening program we will reflect on true-life stories of how Jesus felt about and treated people that he encountered in various situa-tions. The focus will be on Jesus, the human, who walked amongst us with such love and compassion. During this retreat we will bring together our experience of the clarity of Buddha and the love of Jesus.
REGISTRATION: For registration and information contact the Southern Dharma Retreat Center, 1661 West Rd., Hot Springs, NC 28743. Call: 828-622-7112 or http://southerndharma.org/descriptions/Orr.htm
April 11
Durham, NC
Living With Uncertainty
INSTRUCTOR: John Orr
TIME: Sunday 10 am – 5 pm
LOCATION: Duke East Campus, 107 The Bishop's House
COURSE FEE: $85; early enrollment $75. Register online through Duke University Continuing Studies at www.learnmore.duke.edu/weekend/courses/register or by phone 919-684-6259. Have the following information ready: Class ID 0151 and MC/Visa information. Advance registration is recommended.
WHAT TO BRING: Bring: A bag lunch if you wish. A folded blanket and cushion if you want to sit on the floor. Chairs are available.
RECOMMENDED READING: When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron.
April 18
Raleigh, NC
Mind/Body Approaches to Stress Management
INSTRUCTOR: John Orr
TIME: Sunday 10 am – 5 pm
LOCATION: Meredith College. We will meet in the Chapel Commons Room in the Chapel.
FEE: $70 for Class ID #1272a, 0.6 CEU
MAIL: Make checks payable to Meredith College and mail registration and payment to: Meredith College Community Programs, 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27607-5298
ONLINE: Register and pay online at: http://www.meredith.edu/community-programs/health-wellness-fitness.htm
PHONE: Call Community Programs at 919-760-8450 with Class ID 1272a to pay with MasterCard, VISA or American Express.
WHAT TO BRING: A folded blanket and cushion if you wish to sit on the floor.
April 24 – May 1
Emerald Isle, NC
Beach Retreat with Barbara Brodsky, Aaron and John Orr
This retreat for senior students experienced in meditation will be held at a large house overlooking dunes and a quiet beach. If you would like more information about this retreat or are not sure what constitutes being a senior student, then contact John at john@newhopesangha.org or call 919-943-0438.
May 21 – 23
Mebane, NC
Residential/nonresidential Retreat
Insight Meditation Retreat with Barbara Brodsky, Aaron and John at Stone House, a beautiful center on 70 acres near Chapel Hill. See this page for details.
June 18 – 25 or 18 – 21
Ann Arbor, MI
Residential Retreat with Barbara, Aaron, and John Orr
This retreat is open to yogis of all levels. To register or for information, contact Mary Gliedt, 495 Village Oaks Ct. Ann Arbor, MI 48103. or call Mary or Terry Gliedt at 734.369.2628 or retreat@hps.com.
