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Causes: Buddhism, Education, Religion, Religion-Related
Mission: The center is an educational organization that promotes awareness of the value of meditation by offering meditation retreats led by teachers from varying traditions.
Programs: The center's purpose is to promote awareness of the value of meditation, contemplation and silence as a way to uncover the truths within the heart. During the year, the center conducted 25 meditation retreats varying in length from 2 - 7 nights, for a total of 115 retreat-nights. The retreats were conducted by 27 teachers and attended by 554 participants. Teachers primarily represent a variety of buddhist traditions, but also include other offerings. Attendees taking advantage of scholarship offerings totaled 49, or approximately 9% of attendees.
the center's purpose is to promote awareness of the value of meditation, contemplation and silence as a way to uncover the truths within the heart. During the year, the center conducted 25 meditation retreats varying in length from 2 - 7 nights, for a total of 115 retreat-nights. The retreats were conducted by 27 teachers and attended by 554 participants. Teachers primarily represent a variety of buddhist traditions, but also include other offerings. Attendees taking advantage of scholarship offerings totaled 49, or approximately 9% of attendees.