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Tall Tree Speaker Series: The Nature of Now | An Evening With John Astin

  • Denford Hall, Glenlyon Norfolk School 781 Richmond Avenue Victoria, BC, V8S 3Z2 Canada (map)
 

Experience a mindful and experiential inquiry into the nature of the present moment with spiritual teacher Dr. John Astin. Through guided meditative inquiry, discussion, and reflection, you will undergo a journey of self-discovery, exploring the fleeting yet infinite richness of “this flash moment.”

Early bird pricing ends June 2nd!

  • Location: Denford Hall, Glenlyon Norfolk School

    Address: 781 Richmond Ave, Victoria, BC V8S 3Z2

    Date: Friday, June 9, 2023

    Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm

    Doors Open: 6:00pm

    Pricing:

    • Early Bird: $30 (Up until June 2nd)

    • Regular: $40 (June 3rd onwards)

  • Experience a mindful and experiential inquiry into the nature of the present moment with spiritual teacher Dr. John Astin. Through guided meditative inquiry, discussion, and reflection, you will undergo a journey of self-discovery, exploring the richness of the fleeting yet infinite richness of “this flash moment.”

    You will delve deeper into the nature of experience itself and learn simple, elegant practices for welcoming and embracing each moment. By peeling away misperceptions of thinking, you can discover lasting happiness and well-being in the midst of daily circumstances.

    If you're seeking a deeper connection with the present moment and are curious about methods of inquiry that can transform your experience of life, this event is not to be missed.

    Interested in diving deeper? Join us for the one-day meditation retreat on June 10th with Josh Astin.

    Click here to learn more

  • Our current healthcare system focuses primarily on our physical health and treating symptoms and illness. Taking a more integrated approach to optimal health means looking at all the dimensions that we require to be well, including social, emotional, and spiritual, and understanding the linkages between mind, body, and spirit.

  • John Astin is the author of four books, exploring the nature of human experience—Too Intimate for Words (2005), This Is Always Enough (2008), Searching for Rain in a Monsoon (2012) and This Extraordinary Moment (2018).

    Along with his teaching, writing and music, John holds a PhD in health psychology and is an internationally acclaimed scholar in the field of mind-body medicine, his research focusing on the applications of meditative-contemplative practices in psychology and health care. He is presently an adjunct professor of clinical/counseling psychology at Santa Clara and Notre Dame de Namur Universities.

Interested in diving deeper? Join us for the full-day mindfulness retreat on June 10th. Click here for more info.

 
 
 
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