Offsite Daylong: Importance of Equanimity: A Day of Practice with Matthew Brensilver in Berkeley
Sunday, February 16, 2025: 9:30am – 4pm
Location: Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, Education Building Upper Floor, Connie Barbour Room,1606 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA
Registration required.
Simply using attention doesn’t generate wisdom. In other words, attention isn’t wholesome in itself. Wise attention is connected to wholesomeness; it is conjoined with, among other things, equanimity. Equanimity is a kind of inner balance. It is not the absence of preferences but equanimity melts the compulsion to enact our preferences. Equanimity is indispensable in the development of stillness, love and insight. Much of the path involves releasing clinging, and non-clinging is very closely related to equanimity. During this day, we’ll explore and practice the different dimensions of equanimity.
The day will include silent and guided meditation periods, walking meditation, a dharma talk and opportunities for dialogue. All are welcome.
Offered by: Matthew Brensilver
Registration is open —For more information and to register see the Insight Retreat Center’s Offsite Retreat page.