The Bodhi sangha is inviting the GTA sanghas to join the Health and Wellness Retreat 2023 led by Plum Village monastic Brother Phap Lu and his French assistants Thursday Oct 26 to Sunday Oct 29, 2023.

THEME

Prevention of Covid, Cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease and Metabolic Syndrome Disorders that can lead to heart disease, diabetes, stroke and other health problems.

DETAILS

Tuoi Hac Ontario – Golden Age Village for the Elderly 

Address: 11088 Pine Valley Drive, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

Date: Thursday Oct 26 to Sunday Oct 29, 2023

Cost: $200Last day registration: Oct 15, 2023

For over 25 years as resident senior monk in Plum Village France, Brother Phap Lu, formerly Dr. Le van Hoang, has closely followed Thay in the practices of mindful living. In that time he has shared holistic practices in consumption, meditation and exercise with monastics and lay practitioners in numerous retreats in Europe, Australia, America and South-east Asia.

The Bodhi sangha sincerely hopes that as many people as possible can benefit from this  rare opportunity. To ensure this we have kept the cost as low as possible and chosen a location close to Toronto. Space is limited and specifically there is no dormitory. Camping is available. Otherwise we suggest you consider commuting from your home or finding rental accomodation close to the site. There is free parking at the center but it is not accessible by public transit.

You can register for the retreat if you are not able to attend all of the sessions but the cost will be the same. We do request that you try and attend as much as possible and for full days bearing in mind that space is very limited and there will almost certainly be people who want to attend who cannot.

All meals are included. Meals will be vegan. It will not be possible to accommodate dietary restrictions. Please bring your own cushion and mat as well as any props (such as blankets and eye cushions) for deep relaxation.

Schedule 

REGISTRATION

Registration opens September 28 and closes Oct 15 (or when the retreat is full as space is limited). 

To Register, please complete the registration form and make the payment. Indicate your name, email address, phone number and if you are currently practicing with a Sangha. Your registration is complete when payment is received. 

A full refund is available for cancellations by October 18. After that date no refund will be possible.

Payment. can be made by cheque to:

Bodhi Community Of Mindfulness. 602-115 Hillcrest Ave. Mississauga, ON L5B 3Y9

Or by e-transfer sent to toronto.bodhi@gmail.com