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Friends on the Path: The seven factors of awakening
FULL – please apply to be on the waiting list
A two-week retreat for BMIMC
This two-week residential retreat for experienced meditators will focus on cultivating the Seven Factors of Awakening, those seven highly skilful qualities of mind that when balanced, support the development of transformative insight.
The Seven Factors are: Mindfulness, Investigation, Energy, Joy, Tranquility, Absorption and Equanimity. These seven are sometimes referred to as our friends on the path, because they help overcome the hindrances, harmful states of mind that keep us stuck in delusion.
As the Seven Factors come into balance with each other, we experience the release of all afflictive states and the heart and mind naturally settle into a state of profound peace.
Each day will include a mix of guided and silent sitting meditation, walking meditation, optional mindful movement, occasional small group discussion and individual meetings with the teacher.
Experience level: This retreat is best suited to people who have done at least three previous insight meditation retreat of one week or longer.
Dates: Saturday 1 August to Saturday 15 August 2026
Location: Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre, Medlow Bath, NSW
More info and to register: here
Jill Shepherd: insight meditation 