An IN-PERSON retreat which will be held in the wonderful setting of the Benedictine Abbey of Maguzzano in Italy. Vinny will be speaking English and translated into Italian.
For generations, practitioners have withdrawn from the hustle and bustle of daily life to retreat into the silence of their hearts. A silent retreat offers us the opportunity to slow down, listen deeply, and remember what has always been here.
We invite you to enter this shared field of practice: a few days of turning inward, lovingly held in community. Together, we will cultivate a stable presence, allowing ourselves to soften in the natural radiance of the unobscured heart. There is nothing to force: only the simple and courageous act of being present, moment after moment.
It is a practice that accompanies every moment: sitting meditation, walking meditation, meals, and rest; we bring awareness to each experience. Through stillness and movement, as well as in shared silence, we will explore together how each moment shapes the next, how wisdom is born from awareness, and how freedom emerges from wisdom.
Of course, there will be times for questions and to connect as a sangha.
You don't need to bring anything other than yourself, just as you are.