Let go of the past, let go of the future, let go of the present and pass over to the further shore.
        from the Dhammapada

Insight practice reveals the world as it truly is. As we begin to clearly see and embody the fundamental truths of Dukkha (suffering), Anicca (impermanence), and Anatta (non-self), we discover a profound paradox. On one hand, this understanding brings greater lightness and freedom to our lives. On the other hand, we may become even more acutely sensitive to how the three poisons—greed, hatred, and delusion—manifest around us, both in our personal experience and throughout society.

How do we skillfully navigate our lives between these two realities? How do we maintain inner tranquility and ease while remaining fully present to the world as it is, with all its beauty and suffering? This delicate balance is the essence of equanimity—perhaps the most crucial quality we can cultivate on the spiritual path.

This daylong retreat will explore how our meditation nurtures this essential wisdom. Through guided sits, walking meditation, and dharma reflection, we will investigate how equanimity allows us to remain open-hearted and responsive without being overwhelmed, and how this quality serves both our own liberation and our capacity to serve others with clarity and compassion.