Free Retreat and Open House Event

Los Angeles Center for Zen Psychology Author of A Unified Theory of Happiness: An East-Meets-West Approach to Fully Loving Your Life Dr. Andrea F. Polard 881 Alma Real Dr. #305 B Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 www.andreapolard.com You are cordially invited to come to a free retreat and open house event Saturday, August 11, 2012. After the book signing and give-aways, I'd like to give people a taste of Zen, and the Los Angeles Center for Zen Psychology in general. It is an obligation-free event. You will get the space and time to connect with your true self, which is really no-self, your inner peace, your light, your tranquility. No psychotherapy, but various meditation techniques and compassion exercises are offered. You can come and leave as you please. 11:00 Engaging talk about Happiness, Book signing, inspirational give-aways (Pocket Buddhas, Bookmarks, Happiness Invitations) 12:00 Meditation 1 -- INTRO, SOUND, MUSIC, MOVEMENT 1: 00 PM Mindfulness Hour -- TEA CEREMONY, COMPASSION EXERCISES, WIDENING OF CONSCIOUSNESS EXERCISE 2 :00 PM Meditation 2 -- ZAZEN AND DISCUSSION After each segment, there is time to ask questions and relax. You can come for the whole time or choose a segment. You are welcome to bring a cushion. Please RSVP 310-455-0928 so I can prepare refreshments. With heart, Andrea