August 30th Hawai‘i Loa Daylong Mindfulness Retreat with Jesse Maceo Vega-Frey

Mindfulness practice encourages a profound sensitivity to an ever-changing present. Committing to this sensitivity without plunging into overwhelm requires care, patience, and strength of heart. Join Jesse in the beautiful outdoor space of Hawai‘i Loa Ridge Park for a day of meditation where we will try our best to find security amidst the unexpected, beauty in the unknown, and peace within the undependable.

As a teacher of Vipassana (insight) meditation within the broader context of the Theravadan Buddhist tradition he loves guiding students in practices such as the Brahma Viharas and the 4 Protections and is especially moved to help deepen their relationship to sila as an unending exploration of ethical integrity. His teaching aims to inspire the skills, determination, and faith necessary to realize the deepest human freedom. Jesse is a student of Michele McDonald and is trained in the lineage of Mahasi Sayadaw of Burma. He is the resident teacher for Vipassana Hawai’i and teaches around the world.

Site Details:

• Hawaii Loa Ridge Park, end of Puu’Ikena Drive, East Honolulu (between Aina Haina and Niu Valley)
• Please tell security that you attend a gathering at the park sponsored by the Huynhs.
• Bring your own lunch and water, on-the-ground sitting gear, a light jacket or rain coat, an umbrella (in case of rain which usually does not last) and a hat.
• Do not park in the hikers’ area on the right (north end) of the road.
• If the lot to the left is full, park on Ikena circle (the last cross-street before the entrance to the park) and walk up the stairs (on the left) to the retreat location by Diamond Head pavilion (south end of the park).
• You may join/leave the retreat at any time but please inform us when you leave.

The teacher receives no compensation for this program and so the offering of dana is strongly encouraged to support his livelihood.

For more information, please email Thanh Hyunh