Upcoming Retreats
Dimensions of the Dharma Retreat Led by Kim Allen
A Weekend Non-residential Retreat
As the mind settles into the present moment, it can discern key dimensions of the Dharma that support inspiration, wisdom, and inner strength. Direct experience of these Dharma qualities—which are both immediate and onward-leading—can deepen our practice and understanding. Our exploration will take place within the container of a silent Insight retreat grounded in breathing meditation (ānāpānasati) and broader mindfulness practices.
This retreat includes guided and silent meditation, walking, Dharma teachings, and optional practice discussions with the teacher. The retreat is suitable for practitioners of all levels who have already received basic instructions in mindfulness meditation.
Dates & Times:
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Friday, October 24: Free Public Talk from 7–9 p.m. CT
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Saturday, October 25: All Day Session from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. CT
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Sunday, October 26: Morning Session from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. CT
Location: Show Me Dharma, 1600 W. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203 & Online Via Zoom
Questions? Contact the Registrar, Kevin Wehner: kevinwehner@gmail.com / 816.506.6089
Registration Fees (fees for both in-person and Zoom are identical):
Standard Registration: $75
Benefactor Registration: $90
Partial Scholarships Are Available: Please contact the Registrar before registering if you are interested in requesting a scholarship.
Registration Closes Wednesday, October 22: Please register on or before that date. People who attend the Friday evening talk in-person and wish to register for the rest of the retreat may do so, if there are still openings available.
Zoom Link to Friday Night Public Talk
Meeting ID: 219 492 1379
Passcode: showme
Dial-in phone number: 1 (312) 626-6799
Dial-in Meeting ID: 219 492 1379
Dial-in Passcode: 536163
Past Retreats
MEETING A FEARFUL AND UNCERTAIN WORLD WITH AN OPEN HEART A Weekend Non-residential Retreat Led by John Cunningham
In Person and Online Via Zoom
With the recent changes in our country and around the world, many of us are facing fear and uncertainty at a level that we have not previously experienced. We find ourselves increasingly unsettled as new events and information unfold and we may find it difficult to find our center, to find the peace that felt much easier to find in the past. In this retreat, we will explore what is happening around us at a deeper level and work with practices that allow us to find peace in the midst of chaos. We will work with coming home to our true nature, finding calmness in the storm and connected compassion.
Dates and Times:
Friday, April 11: Free Public Talk from 7–9 p.m. CT**
Saturday, April 12: All Day Session from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. CT
Sunday, April 13: Morning Session from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. CT
Location:
Show Me Dharma, 1600 W. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203 & Via ZoomOptional Contribution: A contribution to Show Me Dharma is not required to attend the retreat, but you must register if you plan to take part in the Saturday and Sunday sessions. Any amount to aid us with the retreat as well as ongoing expenses is greatly appreciated!
About the Teacher:
John has been teaching meditation for over 25 years. His practice and teaching combines Vipassana, loving-kindness and non-dual teachings from various spiritual traditions. John has studied with several teachers, but his primary teacher has been Matthew Flickstein. Work with Matthew includes numerous retreats and several extended study programs, including teacher training programs, a one-year study of the Satipatthana Sutta, and a two-year program on non-duality. John’s personal retreat experience in recent years has focused primarily on self-retreats. John’s teachings these days focus on finding our true nature and living life from that nature with peace and joy. John is the primary teacher for Insight Meditation of Cleveland and leads several sanghas in the northeast Ohio area. He leads retreats and workshops throughout the eastern United States. John is married and has three sons, ages 44, 40 (died in May 2019), and 15 years old. Together with his wife, Laurie, John leads a mindful parenting group in the Cleveland area.