Weekthun: Meditation Retreat

A silent meditation retreat led by Dr. Elaine Yuen, an educator, chaplain, and Senior Teacher in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition.

December 26–31, 2024

This 6-day retreat focuses on rediscovering basic trust, gentleness, and curiosity about fully connecting to our humanity and lives. Using guided meditation sessions, contemplative movement, experiential exercises and directive inquiry, we will explore the classic Buddhist teachings on ego, alongside contemporary considerations of social identities and their relationship to systemic injustice in our society.

No experience in meditation required. Open to all. No Fees.
Food and accommodation at actuals.

About the Facilitator—

Elaine Yuen (she/her/hers) is an educator, chaplain, and Buddhist teacher.  She has practiced and taught within the Shambhala community for over 50 years.  She is a long-time Senior Teacher and Upadhyaya (Buddhist Minister) in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition, trained by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche.  Previously a Professor at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, she has taught courses on pastoral caregiving, contemplative arts, and Buddhist studies.
Elaine is a seasoned Shambhala Art instructor and enjoys discovering the creative impulse within life’s many activities, be they making art pieces, caring for elders at the end of life, or brewing a proper cup of tea.  Her programs often consider the interfaces between the creative impulse and meditation, Buddhism, and contemplative caregiving.  Presently living in Philadelphia, she continues to be interested on in how we shape our social interactions with caring, creativity, and mindful presence.
Please visit her website at elaineyuen.com