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Theme	Start Date	End Date	Cost (Full/Concession)
Calling the Earth to Witness: Themes from the Pali Canon	Fri 6 June 2008 7:00PM	Mon 9 June 2008 4:00PM	$190/$140
Even the small things matter	Fri 27 June 2008 7:00PM	Sun 29 June 2008 4:00PM	$150/$110
The Magic of Milarepa's Songs	Fri 1 Aug 2008 7:00PM	Sun 3 Aug 2008 4:00PM	$150/$110
Guiding the Heart towards Enlightenment	Fri 19 Sept 2008 7:00PM	Sun 21 Sept 2008 4:00PM	$150/$110
Living a Meaningful Life	Fri 24 Oct 2008 7:00PM	Fri 31 Oct 2008 4:00PM	$350/$260

Calling the Earth to Witness: Themes from the Pali Canon
Nagasuri will be guiding us on this retreat through two Pali suttas: the Karaniya Metta sutta and the Kosambiya sutta. Both of these teachings of the Buddha touch on the heart of what Buddhist practice is about: loving-kindness. We will explore their importance to our practice in today's world on this retreat.

Even the small things matter - Ethical dilemmas are becoming increasingly complex. In responding to the world we need to develop a tender conscience, to appreciate that even the small things one does really matter. Over the weekend we will explore the precepts and consider how we make these more central in our daily lives.

The Magic of Milarepa's Songs - Milarepa, poet and yogi, is well known for his many songs and poems in which he expresses his profound realisation of the Dharma. Exploring his songs we enter his world. Come and get a taste of it this weekend.

Guiding the Heart towards Enlightenment - The Brahma Viharas are a means to developing a heart that is kind, compassionate, insightful and courageous. Deepening our response to the world in this way, cuts through our limited perspectives and opens us to the vastness of the enlightened mind. We will allow each practice to guide us in its own way on this retreat.

Living a Meaningful Life - Led by Ratnavyuha and Shubhavyuha. Buddhism is a practical teaching that can change our everyday life. Easy to say, but how do we do it? This retreat will help us meet this challenge through practical teachings from the Buddhist tradition, meditation and group discussions. Everyone who already knows how to meditate is welcome to attend.