Wise Attention and the Four Pathways to Success With Margo McLoughlin
A One-Day, Non-Residential, In-Person Only Retreat
Description:
Everything we do in life arises from how and where we place our attention. Training in Wise Attention is an ongoing practice of refining our awareness. We begin to notice and see through our patterns of attachment and aversion.
By arousing a quality of genuine interest in our experience we learn to live more and more with a "beginner's mind," opening to life's unfolding with greater clarity and ease.
At the same time, the world asks us to participate in the ongoing work of healing and service to the wider community.
The Iddhipada or Four Pathways to Success is a template that shows us how we might harness the energy of our deepest aspirations, apply consistent effort to what we believe in, while being guided by a clear intention and the discriminating wisdom that keeps us in balance.
The day will include periods of sitting and walking meditation.
Beginners and experienced meditators alike are welcome.
When:
Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 9:00 AM PDT to 4:00 PM PDT
Where:
Goward House (2495 Arbutus Road, Victoria, BC)
About the Teacher:
Margo McLoughlin has been practicing in the Insight tradition of Theravada Buddhism since 1986. Margo is known for her telling of Jataka tales and for leading meditation retreats and courses on Vancouver Island, the US and Ireland.
A former staff member at Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts and a graduate of the Harvard Divinity School, Margo has also completed her training to be a Community Dharma Leader through Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California.
Her teachers include Joseph Goldstein, Carol Wilson, Thanissara, and Eugene Cash. For more information about Margo, please visit her website at www.margostoryteller.net
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 Margo McLoughlin. Thank you.
Canadian participants can make a donation through Interac e-transfer 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 one-day event is $30.
No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Contact:
Victoria IMS Retreats
Victoria Insight Meditation Society
[email protected]