INNER PEACE:ACTIVE LOVE
A 2 1/2 day interfaith meditation retreat during the visit to Vancouver of
His Holiness, the Dalai Lama

This event has already happened. Read below for details of the event.

The retreat included:

• On Saturday, April 17, a meditation was led by His Holiness, the Dalai Lama.
• Presentations focusing on the balance between contemplative prayer and active compassion.
• Instruction by experienced teachers in the wisdom traditions of prayer and meditation of five faith traditions: Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Islam/Sufi, and Sikh Dharma.
• Planning for twelve interfaith monthly post-retreat gatherings to continue the process of spiritual formation begun during the retreat.

Participants had the opportunity to explore meditation/prayer practices of different faiths in order to broaden their own understanding of contemplative life.

The retreat was conducted in an open and collaborative fashion. Our time together
was a reflection of ongoing daily life where the balance of receptive silence was combined with discernment as to how we can best contribute to the societal common good.

Retreat participants were asked to commit to a year-long series of interfaith monthly meetings, held in several different religious settings, in order to continue involvement with the meditation traditions represented at the retreat and to discuss ways of promoting compassion and social justice.
We reflected and learned, ate and sang, celebrated and gave thanks together!