Saturday, February 22nd
Workshop:
This Too Is Welcome
- With Matthew Daniell
Sat 02/22/20 - 10:00am to 4:30pm
Much of our initial emphasis in practice is to learn to let go and return to the breath, body, and senses when difficult emotions, thoughts, and sensations arise. This approach calms the mind and heart and provides a place of needed rest, but it is limited. In this retreat we will learn to use this initial phase of practice wisely but also to open to whatever life presents; to include what one ancient text calls ‘the 10,000 joys and the 10,000 sorrows’. Come and begin to explore for yourself what can happen to the quality of our life, in and out of retreat, when we wisely embrace this one simple attitude ‘This Too is Welcome’. All levels are welcome.
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Lunch: 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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Sunday, February 23rd
Special Offering:
Children's Program for Ages 3-9
Sun 02/23/20 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Our Children’s Program is geared toward three to nine year old children. Family members are welcome to join in. In addition to learning about the Buddha and different types of meditation, i.e., sitting, walking and lying meditation, the children will be exposed to a particular Buddhist theme. This February's program will be geared towards the teaching of kindness. A story, songs and some children’s yoga will be provided. Following the program, a snack will be offered. There is no fee and donations are welcome.
Pre-registration is required due to space limitations in our building. There is no fee for this program, so to register please send an email to: meditate@IMCNewburyport.org with the names and ages of the children who will attend, as well as names of adults who will attend.
Tuesday, February 25th
Dropin Class:
Introduction to Insight Meditation Drop-in Class
- With Ted Jones
Tue 02/25/20 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
This class will include instruction, walking and sitting meditation, and time for discussion. It is appropriate for those with little or no experience. More experienced meditators are welcome as well to enjoy the group support and gentle guidance that will be provided. This is a free offering and no registration is required. Donations are happily accepted.
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Saturday, February 29th
Weekend Single Day Retreats:
Awakening to the Present Moment: A Retreat for Beginning and Newer Students
- With Ted Jones
Sat 02/29/20 - 10:00am to 12:30pm
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 retreat, specially designed for beginners and those with limited meditation experience, we will systematically explore (through sitting and walking meditation periods, teachings, and discussion) how to calm and steady the mind and see more clearly. As we strengthen this capacity we begin to move from suffering and reactivity to responsiveness, freshness and ease. We learn how to touch and live in the mindful moment.
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