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Founded upon the humanitarian values of Maurice Pate, the founder of UNICEF, and based upon the spiritual tradition of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Godstow Retreat Center is a meditation and yoga center that promotes the spiritual wisdom and compassion of Tibetan Buddhism. Together, wisdom and compassion act as powerful catalysts for positive change.
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Surrounded by 100-acres of woods, rolling meadows, streams and ponds, Dharma students and yogis can enter into profound contemplative experiences, developing a practice that is balanced, deep and joyful.
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Just one and a half hours outside of New York City, Godstow offers weekday dharma classes and weekend group retreats on Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, meditation and yoga. Additionally, there are special events throughout the year.
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Godstow comprises a portion of the original estate of John Read, after whom the town of Redding (CT.) took its name, and was the former residence of Martha and Maurice Pate, two visionaries dedicated to the cause of world peace. Maurice Pate was the founder of UNICEF, the United Nation's Children's Fund, and Martha Lucas Pate was a scholar of religion and philosophy, and former university president.
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Godstow is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and welcomes everyone regardless of one's religion or philosophical orientation.
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Our programs include:
Weekend meditation & Teaching retreats
Personal silent retreats
Intensive group study
Yoga and other "theme" weekends
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Program Schedule for 2005:
http://www.godstow.org/programs/index.html
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Practitioners are welcome to participate in scheduled retreats, or initiate their own individual or group activities. Volunteers are welcome to participate in maintaining the Gosdtow property.
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Future plans for Gosdtow include small retreat cabins in the woods.
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Contact Information
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Please visit http://www.godstow.org for more information.
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GODSTOW, PO Box 1331, Redding, CT 06896, USA.
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Center Tel: (203) 938-2330
Registration Tel: (203) 938-2330
Email: info@godstow.org
To schedule a group activity or to volunteer please call the center.
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