MINNESOTA-BASED MEDITATION AND RETREAT CENTER
Retreat on Joyfulness (2025)
Thu, Nov 13
|Metta Meditation Center
Join our retreat to cultivate joy through Buddhist practices like Mudita (sympathetic joy). Explore mindfulness and gratitude, nurturing contentment, and transforming your relationship with happiness in everyday life.
Time & Location
Nov 13, 2025, 5:00 PM CST – Nov 16, 2025, 3:00 PM CST
Metta Meditation Center, 3864 420th Ave, Janesville, MN 56048, USA
About the event
In the pursuit of happiness, we often overlook the joy that naturally arises from within. This retreat focuses on cultivating joyfulness through Buddhist meditation practices (Mudithaa), offering tools to unlock the innate joy present in every moment. Drawing on teachings of mindfulness, gratitude, and compassion, participants will explore how to nurture a mind and heart that are open to joy, regardless of external circumstances.
Through guided meditations, such as Mudita (sympathetic joy) practice, you will learn to celebrate the happiness of others while fostering a deep sense of contentment within yourself. This retreat also emphasizes mindful awareness, teaching you to find joy in the simple, present-moment experiences of life.By understanding the Buddhist principles of impermanence and non-attachment, participants will cultivate a lasting sense of joy rooted in peace and acceptance. Join us to discover how Buddhist methods can transform your relationship with happiness and bring joy into your everyday life.