At Peace in the World In-Person Retreat With Howard Cohn
A Two-Day, Non-Residential, In-Person Only Retreat
Description:
The world is not presently peaceful and harmonious, given war, polarization, greed and cruelty. We are often heartbroken or angry. Though we don’t have a peaceful world, each of us can be at peace in the world.
Inner peace does not depend on circumstances but the way we relate to them. On this retreat we will practice the two most important ways to meet our life peacefully; wisdom and love.
Using the time tested practices of Vipassana and Metta (loving kindness) Meditation, together we will strengthen our minds and soften our hearts so that we can peacefully navigate this wondrous world.
Suitable for new and experienced meditators.
When
Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 9:00 AM PDT to 4:00 PM PDT
- AND -
Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 9:00 AM PDT to 4:00 PM PDT
Where
Goward House (2495 Arbutus Road, Victoria, BC)
About the Teacher:
Howard Cohn has practiced meditation since 1972, led Vipassana retreats since 1985 and leads a weekly ongoing class in San Francisco.
Howard studied with Asian and western teachers of several traditions, including Theravada, Zen, Dzogchen and Advaita Vedanta. He has been strongly influenced by contact with the Indian master H. W. L. Poonja.
He completed postgraduate work in East/West Psychology and has a private counseling practice.
Cost:
Because the Buddha's teachings are considered to be priceless, and in keeping with the teachings and spirit of generosity or dana, this retreat is freely offered. Donations are welcomed.
Teacher Dana: At Goward House, a dana basket will be set out for cash or cheque donations to the teacher. Please make out the cheque to Howard Cohn. Thank you.
Canadian participants can make a donation through Interac e-transfer to [email protected]
Anyone can donate with paypal to [email protected]
VIMS Dana: At Goward House, a dana basket will be set out for cash or cheque donations to Victoria IMS.
If preferred, clients of Canadian banks can make donations for organizational costs incurred by Victoria IMS through Interac e-Transfer to [email protected] and anyone can donate with PayPal by clicking here. Cheques can be made out to Victoria Insight Meditation Society and mailed to 4013 Magdelin St. Victoria, BC V8N 3M5.
The suggested donation for organizational costs for this two-day event is $50.
No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Contact:
Victoria IMS Retreats
Victoria Insight Meditation Society
[email protected]