Mindful Mamas Book Group (6 weeks - 10/22-11/26)

Tue 10/22/19 - 10:00am to 11:15am

The Mindful Mamas Book Group will focus on peer support and discussing personal experience of mindfulness in the daily joys and challenges of nurturing children. Between each gathering we will read a section of the book by Jack Kornfield, A Path with Heart.

Those attending will want access to a copy of the book and will be encouraged to read a section in between group gatherings.

Facilitated by mother of three and sangha member Laurel Charette

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- With Ted Jones

Beginner Practice Group: Level II (5 weeks 10/15-11/12) - With Ted Jones

Tue 10/22/19 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

This group is specifically designed for students who have completed at least one introductory class series or Beginner's Sat. retreat. The group will bridge the shorter sitting periods of an introductory offering and the longer sitting periods of the other offerings at the Center.  Over the five-session class the length of the sitting meditation periods will gradually be increased from 20 minutes per session at the first session to 45 minutes by the final session.  In addition to preparing students to be able to take a wider range of offerings at IMCN, the class will focus on supporting independent home practice. Each class session will include both sitting and walking mediation, as well as ample time for questions and discussion.

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You must be preregistered to attend this class.  There are no drop-in classes.

This five week class runs from 10/15-11/12.  

You must be preregistered to attend this class.  There are no drop-in classes.

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- With Matthew Daniell

Thursday Morning Retreat - With Matthew Daniell

Thu 10/24/19 - 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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​​Note:  You can pre-register for this retreat online or pay at the door.  Pre-registration is not required. 

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Children's Program for Ages 3-9

Sat 10/26/19 - 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 October's program will be geared towards the teaching of change.  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.