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SUMMARY:Clarity of Mind Retreat
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods Pavilion\, 8030 Chicago Ave\, River Forest\, IL 603
 05\, USA
DESCRIPTION:Silence\, contemplation\, and meditation. This one-day retreat 
 at the Pavilion in Thatcher Woods is an opportunity to let go of ordinary 
 busy-ness\, and gain insight into your own mind & the world around you. NO
 TE: advance registration is required for this special retreat. We all have
  the potential for deep peace within. Buddhist teachings present a step-by
 -step method for developing a meditative concentration capable of producin
 g a peaceful mind that is able to transform even the most challenging of e
 xternal circumstances. Gaining even a little insight of the nature and cla
 rity of our mind will profoundly change our understanding of everything ar
 ound us and within us. In turn\, we will learn how to protect ourselves fr
 om suffering\, sickness\, fears and dangers\, while deepening our experien
 ce of inner peace. In this special day-long retreat\, we will have the opp
 ortunity to familiarize ourselves with the practice of silence\, contempla
 tion and meditation. We will learn meditation techniques to improve our da
 y to day life\, and enjoy silence until we break for a community lunch. We
  also have the option to take a nature walk at the serene Thatcher Woods i
 n River Forest. All sessions include a brief teaching and guided meditatio
 n and time for question and answer in the last session. The program is sui
 table for beginners and those with some experience of Kadampa Buddhism. Ev
 eryone is welcome! What is a retreat? In meditation retreat\, we take a br
 eak from our normal busyness to gain experience of a particular meditation
  practice. In a retreat\, we have the opportunity to gain deeper concentra
 tion by letting go of our usual busyness\, preoccupations and worries\, to
  experience a spacious and life-enhancing perspective. Even with poor conc
 entration\, we are generally more peaceful\, relaxed\, and happy on retrea
 t than in our ordinary fast-paced\, externalized lives. Whether you’re a
  beginner or simply want to enjoy retreat in ideal conditions\, every aspe
 ct of these retreats are structured to help you refresh your mind through 
 meditation. During the breaks enjoy meaningful conversation and the beauty
  and tranquility of Thatcher Woods. Make it a Digital Detox Day: Are you f
 eeling over-stimulated by the modern world and your phone is rarely out of
  your hand? Are you losing time to tech-based distraction? Is your phone d
 raining you of energy to live with clarity and focus? Instead of sinking i
 nto habitual distraction\, now is the time to take back control of our min
 d. Consider leaving your phone in your car and taking a break. Date & time
  details Apr 04\, 2026\, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Fees & registration details 
 $65\n\nhttps://www.oprfchamber.org/events/94236
URL:https://www.oprfchamber.org/events/94236
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