IMC-Lewes to host meditation events Nov. 2-3

Insight Meditation Community of Lewes will again welcome meditation teacher Luisa Montero for an evening dharma talk at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 2,  and a full-day meditation retreat with the theme of Vicissitudes: Surviving Life's Ups and Downs, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church parish hall in Lewes. Non-meditators, and beginning and experienced meditators are all welcome to attend.

Montero has been practicing vipassana meditation since 1987 and teaching meditation since 1993. She completed the three-year Community Dharma Leadership program sponsored by the Spirit Rock Meditation Center. She currently teaches a weekly meditation class in Takoma Park, Md., and leads day-long and weekend retreats in the Washington area.

The suggested donation for Friday’s talk is $10, and $45 for the Saturday retreat. Dharma talk, sitting and walking meditation, and lunch are included Saturday. If attendees can and would like to, they may bring a dish to share.

For those with limited income, 50 percent or any amount of the suggested donation offered is welcome. If budget does not allow for a donation, simply show up; no explanation is needed.

Saint Peter's Episcopal Parish Hall is at 211 Mulberry St. near Second Street in Lewes.

For more information and directions, go to www.IMC-Lewes.org.