Joy: An Inner Wellspring and Awakening Factor Retreat With Jeanne Corrigal

A Two-Day, Non-Residential, In-Person Only Retreat

​Description:

The Buddha invites us to ‘Live in Joy’, touching its source in our own hearts. Mindfulness allows us to clearly see subtle joys and how to cultivate them, even in challenging times: joy sustains the heart and leads to liberation.

This retreat will touch reliable kinds of joy that are accessible in every moment, open our eyes to unexpected sources of joy, and explore the role joy plays in awakening.

Dharma reflections, instructions, individual and community practices are included in the retreat.

​When:

Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 9:00 AM PDT to 4:30 PM PDT

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Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 9:00 AM PDT to 4:00 PM PDT

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​Where:

Goward House 2495 Arbutus RoadVictoria, BC V8N 1V9

Please use the rear entrance to the building (around to the left and down the sidewalk or stairs). The 11 bus stops nearby.

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​About the Teacher:

Jeanne Corrigal is the guiding teacher for the Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community. A graduate of the 2017-2021 Insight Meditation Society teacher training program, she was trained by Joseph Goldstein, Sharon Salzberg, and other international teachers. She has been practicing since 1999 and is a graduate of Spirt Rock’s Dedicated Practitioner and Community Dharma Leader Programs.

Jeanne is certified with Indigenous Focusing Oriented Trauma Therapy (IFOT) taught by Shirley Turquotte and a certified MBSR teacher through the University of Massachusetts Medical Center.

Trained with Mindful Schools and Somatic Experiencing, Jeanne is a certified Life Skills Coach Trainer with twenty-three years experience facilitating adult programs. She deeply appreciates metta and nature-based practices as doorways to ease and peace.

She is Metis, and one of her first teachers in loving presence was Cree Elder Jim Settee.

​Cost:

Because the Buddha's teachings are considered to be priceless, and in keeping with the teachings and spirit of generosity or dana, this retreat is freely offered. Donations are welcomed.

Teacher Dana: At Goward House, a dana basket will be set out for cash or cheque donations to the teacher. Please make out the cheque to Jeanne Corrigal. Thank you.

Canadian participants can make a donation through Interac e-transfer to [email protected]

Anyone can donate with PayPal to paypal.me/jcorrigal or through Stripe here

VIMS Dana: At Goward House, a dana basket will be set out for cash or cheque donations to Victoria Insight Meditation Society.

If preferred, clients of Canadian banks can make donations for organizational costs incurred by Victoria IMS through Interac e-Transfer to [email protected] and anyone can donate with PayPal by clicking here.

Cheques can be made out to Victoria Insight Meditation Society and mailed to 4013 Magdelin St. Victoria, BC V8N 3M5.

The suggested donation for organizational costs for this two-day event is $60.

No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

​​​Contact:

Victoria IMS Retreats  Victoria Insight Meditation Society  [email protected]