Discussion Groups

Practice Oriented Book Group (6 week series: 1/8-3/19)

Tue 03/05/19 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

This six-session group will focus on the application of mindfulness practice to the challenges of daily life. The book for this session is The Issue at Hand, Essays on Buddhist Mindfulness Practice, by Gil Fronsdal.  Gil is the primary teacher at the Insight Mediation Center in Redwood City, CA.  He writes clearly and simply about basic Buddhist principles and the application of mindfulness in our daily lives. These short essays will be an excellent guide to meditation practice and a foundation for discussion.  The Issue at Hand is available on Amazon- lots of used, inexpensive copies listed!

This group will meet every other Tuesday for six sessions. Pre-registration is required for the entire series before the first session.  Facilitated by sangha members Nancy Winkler and Margo Casey.

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Students will need access to a copy of the book The Issue at Hand, Essays on Buddhist Mindfulness Practice, by Gil Fronsdal, and will be expected to complete the readings in between group gatherings.

For the first session, the assignment is to read the Introduction and the first four chapters, through page 19. Please select a short passage to read to the group and share how the passage relates to your meditation practice. 

PRE-REQUISITE: At least one year of Insight Meditation practice or with permission of the instructor.

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Practice Oriented Book Group (6 week series: 1/8-3/19)

Tue 03/19/19 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

This six-session group will focus on the application of mindfulness practice to the challenges of daily life. The book for this session is The Issue at Hand, Essays on Buddhist Mindfulness Practice, by Gil Fronsdal.  Gil is the primary teacher at the Insight Mediation Center in Redwood City, CA.  He writes clearly and simply about basic Buddhist principles and the application of mindfulness in our daily lives. These short essays will be an excellent guide to meditation practice and a foundation for discussion.  The Issue at Hand is available on Amazon- lots of used, inexpensive copies listed!

This group will meet every other Tuesday for six sessions. Pre-registration is required for the entire series before the first session.  Facilitated by sangha members Nancy Winkler and Margo Casey.

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Sign up

Students will need access to a copy of the book The Issue at Hand, Essays on Buddhist Mindfulness Practice, by Gil Fronsdal, and will be expected to complete the readings in between group gatherings.

For the first session, the assignment is to read the Introduction and the first four chapters, through page 19. Please select a short passage to read to the group and share how the passage relates to your meditation practice. 

PRE-REQUISITE: At least one year of Insight Meditation practice or with permission of the instructor.

To pay by check or read our refund policy, click here

Mindful Mamas Book Group (5 weeks - 4/2-4/30)

Tue 04/02/19 - 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 Sharon Salzberg, Real Happiness The Power of Meditation: A 28 Day Program. Each meeting will begin with a children's activity followed by book discussion. . 

Facilitated by mother of three and sangha member Laurel Charette

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Those attending will want access to a copy of the book by Sharon Salzberg, Real Happiness The Power of Meditation: A 28 Day Program and will be encouraged to read a chapter in between group gatherings.  For the first meeting, you are asked to read the Introduction and Chapters 1 and 2 of the book.

Those planning to attend must register.  Please send an email to the Director, Debra Sullivan, at mediate@imcnewburypot.com with your name and your children's names who will be attending.  

There is a $10 suggested donation per group meeting.  You may use the button below if you wish to donate online.  You may also donate at the group's meeting.

To pay by check or read our refund policy, click here

Mindful Mamas Book Group (5 weeks - 4/2-4/30)

Tue 04/09/19 - 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 Sharon Salzberg, Real Happiness The Power of Meditation: A 28 Day Program. Each meeting will begin with a children's activity followed by book discussion. .

Those attending will want access to a copy of the book by Sharon Salzberg, Real Happiness The Power of Meditation: A 28 Day Program and will be encouraged to read a chapter in between group gatherings.

Facilitated by mother of three and sangha member Laurel Charette

Sign up

Those planning to attend must register.  Please send an email to the Director, Debra Sullivan, at mediate@imcnewburypot.com with your name and your children's names who will be attending.  

There is a $10 suggested donation per group meeting.  You may use the button below if you wish to donate online.  You may also donate at the group's meeting.

To pay by check or read our refund policy, click here

Mindful Mamas Book Group (5 weeks - 4/2-4/30)

Tue 04/16/19 - 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 Sharon Salzberg, Real Happiness The Power of Meditation: A 28 Day Program. Each meeting will begin with a children's activity followed by book discussion. .

Those attending will want access to a copy of the book by Sharon Salzberg, Real Happiness The Power of Meditation: A 28 Day Program and will be encouraged to read a chapter in between group gatherings.

Facilitated by mother of three and sangha member Laurel Charette

Sign up

Those planning to attend must register.  Please send an email to the Director, Debra Sullivan, at mediate@imcnewburypot.com with your name and your children's names who will be attending.  

There is a $10 suggested donation per group meeting.  You may use the button below if you wish to donate online.  You may also donate at the group's meeting.

To pay by check or read our refund policy, click here

Mindful Mamas Book Group (5 weeks - 4/2-4/30)

Tue 04/23/19 - 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 Sharon Salzberg, Real Happiness The Power of Meditation: A 28 Day Program. Each meeting will begin with a children's activity followed by book discussion. .

Those attending will want access to a copy of the book by Sharon Salzberg, Real Happiness The Power of Meditation: A 28 Day Program and will be encouraged to read a chapter in between group gatherings.

Facilitated by mother of three and sangha member Laurel Charette

Sign up

Those planning to attend must register.  Please send an email to the Director, Debra Sullivan, at mediate@imcnewburypot.com with your name and your children's names who will be attending.  

There is a $10 suggested donation per group meeting.  You may use the button below if you wish to donate online.  You may also donate at the group's meeting.

To pay by check or read our refund policy, click here