Beyond calm: exploring suffering through the four foundations of mindfulness

In this retreat we will explore how dissatisfaction (dukkha) presents itself in the body, sensations, mind and mental objects, and how mindfulness in these areas can open the door to a clearer and more liberating perspective on the nature of suffering.

The four foundations of mindfulness (satipatthana in Pali) are a central practice for training the mind to see reality as it is, directly and without filters, creating a space of inner freedom. It could be said that this practice helps us relate differently to our daily experience, transforming pain and confusion into wisdom and clarity. By paying attention to our body, we can inhabit the present and recognize how physical sensations manifest. This invites us to see the body as a constantly changing process, far from the solidity and permanence that we often attribute to it.

By paying attention to our sensations we will see how each experience has…