Approaches to Inquiry: Buddhism and Krishnamurti
A Weekend Retreat with Prof. Hillary Rodrigues
Date: May 18-20, 2012 (Fri. evening to Sun. afternoon)
Facilitator: Professor Hillary Rodrigues, BA, MA, PhD
Cost: Early bird (register 30 days in advance) $260 | Regular $290, incl. double occupancy and meals; private room option on a first-come basis: $50
Delve into the rich spiritual fabric of Buddhism, complemented by the insights of J. Krishnamurti, a 20th century Indian philosopher and spiritual teacher, while communing with nature at Swanwick Centre.
In this retreat Hillary will draw upon a combination of his knowledge and personal experience to focus on Buddhist philosophies and the teachings of J. Krishnamurti. In this non-academic retreat, Hillary will situate his talks within the broader historical context of Indian philosophies. One component of the retreat is to guide participants through key features of Buddhism, providing them with useful information, while simultaneously pointing to linkages within the teachings of J. Krishnamurti. The retreat will be of interest to those gripped with the complexities of transformative insight, as well as those who are curious about the nature of spiritual awakening.
On Friday evening, Hillary will provide a talk and Q&A session at the Church of Truth entitled “Meditation and Insight” as a prelude to a Retreat he will be holding on the following Saturday and Sunday at the Swanwick Centre of Self Inquiry. The talk will discuss various notions of meditation, and their relationship to the attainment of pivotal transformative insight in the teachings of J. Krishnamurti.
Please note, this retreat is presented in two parts. Part 1 will take place in the form of a public introductory session on Friday evening, 7:30 pm, at the Victoria Church of Truth at 111 Superior Street. Retreat participants will overnight at Swanwick Centre and reconvene there on Saturday morning (through to Sunday afternoon) for Part 2.
About Hillary Rodrigues
Hillary Rodrigues (University of Lethbridge) is a professor of Eastern Religious traditions, particularly Hindu and Buddhist philosophies and cultures (click here). A former teacher and administrator at the Krishnamurti school that once existed at the site of the Swanwick Centre, he has published several scholarly studies on aspects of Krishnamurti’s thought. Hillary has given presentations on Krishnamurti’s teachings in New York, New Delhi, Victoria, and Ojai, California. His books include Krishnamurti’s Insight, Introducing Hinduism and World Religions: A Guide to the Essentials (co-author).
New! Extend your weekend with a personal retreat up to Wed. May 23 for a discounted rate of only $40 per night. Please contact programs@swanwickcentre.ca for more details.
Orcontactralph@swanwickcentre.caor(250) 744-3354
