Wednesday, July 24th
Weekday Class:
Present Moment Poetry
- With Matthew Daniell
Wed 07/24/19 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Great poetry often comes from the depths of seeing deeply into life. Used wisely, poetry can move us inwardly as to live more freshly in the moments that make up our lives. In this four week series, we will read poetry that arises from, and leads us back to, a depth of feeling and connection and intimacy with the mystery of being alive. One poem will be emailed to you each week to inform your practice at home, and will be used as a touchstone for discussion in class.
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Thursday, July 25th
Special Offering:
Thursday Morning Retreat
- With Matthew Daniell
Thu 07/25/19 - 9:30am to 12:30pm
Thursday Half Day Retreats are designed to be flexible to personal schedules while offering the opportunity to deepen practice through periods of silent sitting and walking meditation. You may come for part, or all of this retreat. While at the center, please adhere closely to the schedule and maintain silence. Click here for retreat schedule.
Teacher Matthew Daniell leads the retreat and there will be minimal instruction offered as needed. He will provide time for an optional teacher interview with each participant. A bell will be rung to signal the rotation between silent sitting and walking meditation. Cost: $25/nonmembers and $20/members (Can be paid at the door with cash or check only.)
These practice periods are not suitable for complete beginners: An introductory meditation class or equivalent experience is strongly recommended before attending. Attendance is on a drop-in basis; no pre-registration is required.
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Thursday, July 25th
Weekday Class:
Introduction to Insight Meditation (5 week class - 7/18-8/15)
- With Ted Jones
Thu 07/25/19 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Insight meditation is a time tested method of mind training that enables us to change our relationship to each moment’s experience, and thus our lives. In this five week series we will systematically explore how to calm and steady the mind and see with more clarity into our lives. As we strengthen this capacity we begin to move from suffering and reactivity to responsiveness, freshness and ease. We learn to touch and live in the mindful moment. Although this series is designed for beginners, all are welcome and students may choose to repeat this series as new material will be introduced each time.
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This is a five week class running from 7/18-8/15. There are no drop-in classes; you must be pre-registered to attend.
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Saturday, July 27th
Workshop:
When Awareness Becomes Natural
- With Alexis Santos
Sat 07/27/19 - 10:00am to 4:30pm
“When awareness becomes natural,” as Sayadaw U Tejaniya explains, our practice becomes part of our life, rather than a separate activity or pastime.
Wisdom and compassion are natural to the mind and they develop when we learn to attend skillfully to our experience with awareness. They arise when the mind is not obscured by confusion and distractedness, anxiety and fear, and the relentlessness of desires and wants. And yet these afflictive habits of mind are natural as well - meaning they are not a self. They also arise due to causes and conditions that can be understood.
Through relaxing the body and mind, we can come to understand the effortless nature of being mindful. This natural awareness leads to the blossoming of wisdom and compassion.
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A volunteer will provide vegetarian soup, salad and bread at lunchtime. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch or a supplement for the soup, if they prefer. A microwave and refrigerator are available.
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