- With Matthew Daniell

Thursday Morning Retreat - With Matthew Daniell

Thu 02/20/20 - 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 or pay at the door.  Pre-registration is not required.

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- With Matthew Daniell

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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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.

- With Ted Jones

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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