Event Date:  March 2, 2019 - 10:00am - 1:00pm Healing the Past, Creating the Future: Annapolis Half-day Retreat Sat, Mar 2, 10am-1pm We often hold on to resentment, which causes chronic unhappiness in our mind and so much friction in our relationships. This attachment to resentment also results in our “living in the past”, which prevents us from focusing on the present and imagining the future. We will examine ways to release ourselves from resentment and self criticism so that we can eliminate this chronic unhappiness and fully focus in a flexible way on the present. With a happy mind we can more clearly plan for our future. Location Kadampa Meditation Center Maryland Annapolis Branch 107 Ridgely Ave. Suite 14-A 21401 United States See map: Google Maps

Event Date:  January 26, 2019 - 10:00am - 1:00pm Annapolis Half-Day Retreat: Freedom From Anxiety, Worry & Fear, Sat. Jan. 26TH, 10 AM – 1 PM Are you a worrier? Does anxiety interfere with your daily life? If so, this is the retreat for you. We will examine how worry, anxiety and fear develop, so that we can learn how to interrupt these exaggerated, tormenting thoughts. Relaxing, guided meditations will help you soothe your mind and, with practice, allow you to develop the power to remain peaceful and worry-free even in difficult circumstances. Cost:$25 ($20 for students, seniors 60+, and the unemployed) Location Kadampa Meditation Center Maryland Annapolis Branch 107 Ridgely Ave. Suite 14-A 21401 United States See map: Google Maps

Event Date:  November 17, 2018 - 10:00am - 1:00pm Annapolis Half Day Retreat: The Power of Patience, Sat, Nov 17th, 10 AM – 1 PM Patient acceptance is often seen as a weak and passive mind, but actually, nothing could be further from the truth. Location KMC Maryland Annapolis Branch 107 Ridgley Ave. Suite 14A United States See map: Google Maps

Event Date:  April 28, 2018 - 10:00am - 11:30am Over the past two decades, a special celebration of tai chi and qigong has quietly grown around the planet. Each year - in hundreds of cities in over 80 nations - World Tai Chi & Qigong Day events have been held on the last Saturday in April in every time zone around the world. Starting at 10:00 am in the first time zone, and moving in a wave around the earth as 10:00 am reaches each new time zone, groups will gather to practice Tai Chi and Qigong. Location Severna Park Community Center 617 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Severna Park MD 21146 Parallel to the B&A Trail. Bike or walk the trail after the event! United States See map: Google Maps

Event Date:  March 31, 2018 - 10:00am - 1:00pm Annapolis Half-Day Retreat: Freedom From Craving, Sat., Mar. 31, 10AM – 1PM Craving, which is also known as uncontrolled desire, always produces suffering. It begins when we see something or someone who appears attractive to us, and we escalate this attraction in our imagination until we feel we have to have it. Although it feels pleasant in the beginning, it always produces pain. In this retreat we will understand how craving develops and how to recognize, reduce and eventually eliminate it altogether. Then we can truly enjoy pleasant experiences without the pain. Location KMC Maryland Annapolis Branch 107 Ridgely Ave. Suite 14-A United States See map: Google Maps

Event Date:  February 27, 2018 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm It’s the “Year of the Dog,” so it seems appropriate to talk about how tai chi can help with stress that continues to “dog you.” Not only will you learn how tai chi helps reduce stress, we will cover other benefits: joint health, flexibility and strength; balance and fall prevention; improved blood pressure, and help with conditions such as Parkinson’s and fibromyalgia; and more. There will be a discussion and then you will have the opportunity to practice basic movements. We will also cover using breathwork, still meditation, and moving meditation. Location Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi 1195 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd #6, Arnold MD 21012 United States See map: Google Maps