The Two Wings of Awakening: Compassion and Wisdom w/ Lisa Ernst

About the retreat

It is often said that for meditation practice to truly take flight, we need the two wings of compassion and wisdom. Wisdom allows us to see things as they truly are and to ultimately understand the nature of reality.  Compassion recognizes the deep interconnection we all share, which allows our hearts to open to the suffering of all sentient beings. Together, the two wings can transform our lives, helping us find deeper ease, equanimity, and compassion that includes ourselves and all beings.

This retreat is suitable for all levels of experience. It will include periods of guided and silent meditation, instructions, dharma talks and group discussion.

Teacher Bio

Lisa Ernst is a meditation teacher, artist and founder of One Dharma Nashville. In her teaching, Lisa emphasizes both transformational insight and everyday awakening as an invitation to embrace all of the path’s possibilities. Lisa has been meditating for over 30 years in the Zen and Vipassana traditions. She received teaching authorization in the Spirit Rock/Thai Forest lineage Ajahn Chah, Jack Kornfiled and Trudy Goodman. She teaches internationally and leads residential retreats throughout the U.S. As a practicing visual artist Lisa incorporates Dharma into contemplative photography and writing. She lives in Nashville Tennessee with her husband.

Social Media: 

• Dharma Talks on SoundCloud
• Recent articles in Lion’s Roar
• Instagram
• llisaernstmeditation.com

If you have questions or need additional information about  this retreat or other Flowering Lotus program offerings, please contact:

Beth Herzig, Retreat Director

floweringlotusms@gmail.com

601-918-8510

Retreat Schedule

All times listed are Central Time Zone 

Friday

6:30 p.m. Welcome, Overview and Introductions 

7:30 – 9:00 Dharma Talk and Evening Practice

Saturday

6:00 a.m. Early Meditation (optional)

6:30 Walking (optional)

7:00 Meditation

7:45 Breakfast and Personal Time

9:15 – 10:30 Instructions, Morning Practice Session 

10:30 Walking Meditation

11:15 Meditation

12:00 Lunch break and Personal Time 

2:00 Meditation

2:40 Walking or Mindful Movement 

3:20 Dharma Discussion and Sit

4:00 Walking

4:40 Meditatio

5:15 Dinner break and Personal time 

7:15 Dharma Talk ,Discussion

8:00 Walking and Guided Meditation 

9:00 Rest

Sunday

6:00 a.m. Early Meditation (optional) 

6:30 Walking (optional)

7:00 Meditation

7:40 Breakfast and Personal Time 

9:00 Instructions and sitting

9:45 Walking

10:00 Sitting and Closing Circle 

11:30 Sangha Social Time (optional)

Ticket Prices

We ask that you support Flowering Lotus and those whose needs are greater by registering at the highest level ($75, $50, $25) with which you’re comfortable.

All are welcome to participate, regardless of ability to pay. If you  are unable to pay the minimum $25 registration, select “Scholarship”,  and no payment will be required.

There will be an opportunity to make a dana* contribution in any  amount, to Flowering Lotus and the teachers at the online event. Your  generosity is a gift that supports not just the teacher; but also the  Sangha (Flowering Lotus); the larger Dharma community; and, most  importantly, your own practice.

*Dana is a Pali word that is generally translated “generosity.”  We are  taught to practice dana, or generosity, by making monetary offerings for  the teachings. Dana is not payment for services rendered – it is given  from the heart. Dana is the first theme in the Buddha’s system of  gradual training and the first of the three grounds for meritorious  action.

Dana contributions (not tax-deductible) to Lisa Ernst may be made to:

• Venmo: @lisadharma 
• Paypal

Checks may be mailed to:

Lisa Ernst

Post Office Box 158533

Nashville TN 37215

Please note that your gift is in connection with the Flowering Lotus retreat.