The object that we most grasp at is our self. On a day to day basis, we experience deep suffering when this self is criticized, judged or unhappy in any way. Throughout our life, we put so much energy into trying to keep this self happy and do whatever we need to do to try and fulfil its wishes. But we can never say that we are fully satisfied. Buddha taught that we are actually very confused when it comes to understanding how this “self” actually exists and because of that confusion, we stay stuck in the cycle of pain and unhappiness. In this day retreat, we will explore the nature of the self and engage in practical, profound meditations to help increase our wisdom and begin to live our life more lightly and more joyfully. Everyone is welcome.