Cultivating Peace, Caring for the World Navigating Uncertainty through Wisdom and Compassion
Wednesday, October 28 – Sunday, November 1, 2026
Avalokita Meditation and Conscious Living Center, Castelli (TE), Italy
Mindfulness Retreat
offered by Valerie Brown
EMAIL centro@avalokita.it to REGISTER.
Spiritual power and presence are among the greatest forces for healing and transformation, personally and societally. Now, more than ever, we are called to look deeply and to live deeply interconnected to each other, to cultivate hope grounded in wise, skillful, and compassionate action, and to reignite moral courage, and clarity to create the world we know is possible.
This retreat occurs at a time when you might be pondering, “What now? How do I deepen my spiritual practice, resource myself, and re-engage even more committed to supporting a morally and socially just world?”
During this retreat, you will participate in various mindfulness practices rooted in the Plum Village tradition of socially engaged Buddhism founded by Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh. These include sitting, walking, eating, and resting meditations. You will also have time for quiet reflection, both alone and in small groups, to help restore balance and support your healing process. The retreat offers opportunities for immersion in nature, practice gentle Kundalini yoga and movement, and experience deep relaxation. In addition, you’ll listen to inspiring Dharma talks and engage with a supportive, vibrant community. These practices are designed to help you nourish inner quiet, calm, and peace. By the end of the retreat, you’ll leave with a renewed sense of clarity, understanding, and engagement to support you personally and in your work in the world.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Center offers accommodations in shared rooms for 3 or 4 people (men and women are housed separately), some with en suite bathrooms and others with shared bathrooms in the hallway, featuring single beds and bunk beds. Two accessible rooms are also available. The Center does not offer single rooms.
PARTICIPATION FEES
The participation fee, which includes room and board, is 260 euros for a shared room without a private bathroom (shared bathroom in the hallway) and 300 euros for a shared room with a private bathroom. The course fee for the teacher will be collected as a donation during the retreat.
As the Center has always offered, you may still write to centro@avalokita.it to request financial assistance for your participation if you are highly motivated but your current financial situation does not allow for it!
To learn more: https://avalokita.it/con-cuore-aperto-e-mente-serena-ritiro-di-consapevolezza-offerto-da-valerie-brown/
EMAIL centro@avalokita.it to REGISTER.
