This is a silent ceremony: “Silence” being a state of body, mind, and soul. This helps us listen more intently to things we miss in everyday settings.
In our Silence, we’ll focus on our breath- that’s our anchor here. We’ll also receive tiny bits of non-silent input (recordings from spiritual teachers, minimalist music) during breaks from meditation. Our goal is to arrive into a deep, deep state of mindfulness, not just for the sake of accomplishing something difficult but also to open a door to spiritual exploration.
We arrive in Silence, use a slow Group Walk to settle into the Silence, set the space together in silence, then start our rounds of meditations. Towards the end we’ll do some body scanning (to help relieve any soreness that we might find in our sitting meditations), and loosely-guided written reflections.
Located at the Main House at Amethyst Retreat Center: 44 Buffalo Creek Road, Duncannon PA.
Attendees can bring: a meditation cushion & blanket, mug for tea, journal & writing utensil (none of these required, but welcomed)
Schedule: (5-7PM)
Arrive in Silence
Silent Group Walk (weather permitting)
Ceremonial Setting of the Space
Meditations (a few rounds, with breaks)
Written Reflection
Silent Exit
Price: $20
2024 Dates: (Registration is required. Click on the date to register. Held from 5-7PM on each date offered.)
About the Hosts:
Luna Lemus-Bromley lives in Lancaster, PA and has experience in leading yoga, meditation, and dance for groups of up to 100 participants. In a quest to reach profundity in body, mind and soul, Silence is one of her most treasured companions. She is driven to foster subdued, introspective spaces that honor the sacred spirit in all of us.
Josh Ebersole lives in Harrisburg PA with his best friend and great mindfulness teacher, Kadence, a German Shorthaired Pointer dog. Together they enjoy getting out trail running and hiking. Josh’s personal spiritual journey began in August 2022 and has been blossoming since. He is passionate about creating a space to connect with others on the spiritual path and service. His primary practice is identifying with his loving awareness to be here in a space of wisdom, peace, love, and equanimity. Josh is passionate about helping others identify with that space of loving awareness within themselves. He is a facilitator of the Harrisburg Ram Dass Satsang that meets monthly at Amethyst, serves on the Amethyst Board, and is a practicing attorney in natural resources and environmental law.
Cancellation Policy:
Tickets are nonrefundable, and we do not offer transfers to other dates. If Amethyst needs to cancel, we will post cancellation on the Amethyst website, contact you, and refund your payment. If you are unable to attend you can give your ticket to a friend in your place.