- With Matthew Daniell

The Relaxed Mind Retreat, Part One: 1-4 of the Seven Meditations - With Matthew Daniell

Sat 10/20/18 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Could you use a little more relaxation in your meditation practice? In your life? Kilung Rinpoche in his book, ‘The Relaxed Mind,’ leads us through meditations that may have a unique contribution to what it means to be ‘relaxed.’ The approach is based in mindfulness, but also draws deep inspiration from Tibetan Buddhist wisdom, and is secular in its instructions. It emphasizes both ease, and relaxation, but also clarity.  It is designed to help us to undercut habits of making ourselves and others ‘right and wrong,’ and unlock a deep abiding capacity in ourselves for compassionate presence and relaxed wakeful ease. In this retreat we will be guided through exploring for ourselves the first four of seven meditations, along with time for discussion.  These first four meditations emphasize working qualities of grounded calm, and connected ease. This offering will complement a later retreat, emphasizing meditations four through seven (held on 11/17), but is an independent offering and has integrity practiced on its own. Our guiding teacher, Matthew, has been authorized to teach this approach. No previous experience with these meditations is necessary. If interested, the reading Kilung Rinpoche’s book would be a wonderful complement to the retreat, but is in no way required.

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There is an optional morning half day from 9am-12:30pm.

NOTE:  For those staying for the entire day, lunch is included with your registration fee.  However, if you register for this retreat after Thursday, ­­­­­­October 18th please bring your own lunch as we have already taken a final count for the volunteer who makes the soup.

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- With Matthew Daniell

Thursday Morning Retreat - With Matthew Daniell

Thu 10/25/18 - 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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You can preg-register for this retreat on-line or pay at the door.  Pre-registration is not required.

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- With Ted Jones

Introduction to Insight Meditation (7 week series - 10/25-12/13) - With Ted Jones

Thu 10/25/18 - 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 seven 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.

This class series runs from 10/25-12/13 (no class on 11/22)

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You must be pre-registered to attend.  There are no drop-in classes.

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Children's Program for Ages 3-9

Sat 10/27/18 - 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 gratitude.  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.