ONLINE Introduction to Insight Meditation (6 weeks)(registration closed) - With Matthew Daniell

Mon 07/06/20 - 7:00pm to 8:15pm

Registration is closed for this class.  You must be pre-registered for the entire series - there are no drop-in classes.

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 six 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.  

The class will include sitting instructions and shared silent practice, as well as instruction and practice of walking and other forms of mindfulness practice designed for application in daily life. 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.  The sessions will run from 7:00-8:15 pm from 6/1-7/6.  They will include sitting instructions and shared silent practice, as well as instruction and practice of walking and other forms of mindfulness practice.

Practice Oriented Book Group (6 week series 7/7-9/15)(Registration Closed)

Tue 07/07/20 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Registration is closed for this offering.  This group is full.

In her classic book, When Things Fall Apart, Pema Chodron offers radical and compassionate advice for what to do when things fall apart in our lives.  She teaches that we must move toward painful situations with friendliness and curiosity, relaxing into the essential groundlessness of our situation.  Her wisdom and practices offer truth and courage and seem especially applicable to these challenging times.

ONLINE Class-The Art of Skillful Relatedness - (5/6-7/15; no class on 6/10)(registration is closed) - With Matthew Daniell

Wed 07/08/20 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

To be alive is to be related. The seeds of inner joy and sorrow can be found in how we relate to ourselves, others, the environment, etc.  What is happening to our inner sense of balance and connection as we deal with the various challenges we face, such as social disconnection, financial stress?  What inner resources do we have, and how are we using them?  In terms of how our minds relate to all experience, the Buddha's 'Four Noble Truths' teach us: there is suffering, a cause, an end (freedom) and a path.  

In this 10 week series we will explore how these 'truths' play out in the midst of our lives.  We will explore how there is no better place than the present moment to see how we create suffering inwardly, work with a path of skillful engagement, and experience greater resilience, joy and freedom.

You must be registered for the entire series (5/6-7/15).  There are no drop-in classes.

Loving Kindness ‘Living in the Time of Covid-19’ Drop in Practice Sessions - With Matthew Daniell

Thu 07/09/20 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

These drop-in sessions are tailored for online practice.  A 25-35 minute loving kindness meditation will be followed by individual sharing.  Everyone will have a chance to talk about how they are working with intentions of goodwill (metta or loving kindness), as well as bringing mindfulness to the realities of this unique and difficult time.  Together, we have the opportunity here to create a much needed community of support, based on mindfulness and compassion.  New and experienced meditators alike are welcome to attend.

On alternate weeks, Matthew will lead a Mindfulness drop-in session.  Together, these mindfulness and loving kindness sessions may support a skillful balance in our ‘stay at home’ practice.

This offering is donation based only, there is no set fee

   

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If you have Zoom, click on the link below just before class to join.

If you do not have Zoom click here to get started.  

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Mindful Parenting On-Line Drop-In Class

Thu 07/09/20 - 8:15pm to 9:15pm

This class is designed to provide peer support to parents of children of any age.  Whether you have infants, toddlers, teenagers, or college age kids, a mindfulness practice can help you touch more deeply the joy of connection, cope more patiently with challenges, and feel more comfortable adjusting as your children grow.  During this time of Covid there are unique pressures that mindfulness can help with.

Each session will consist of: a brief check in, a period of mostly silent meditation (with some brief guidance to begin if needed), the facilitator reading of a passage for reflection, and time for sharing and discussion.

The group will alternately be facilitated by community members Laurel Charette, Effie Stravrulaki, and Sylwia Wilcox (each of whom is actively parenting!).  

If you are new to mindfulness meditation and would like additional support then we recommend that you take a class, retreat, or drop-in sessions with one of our teachers as a complement to the peer support offered in this group.

This offering is donation based only, there is no set fee

   

Thank you for your generosity!

If you have Zoom, click on the link below just before class to join.

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The Buddha’s Recipe for a Strong and Gentle Heart Online Half Day Retreat-Part 1 (retreat only) - With Rebecca Bradshaw

Sun 07/12/20 - 1:30pm to 5:00pm

We are living during turbulent times, in a world that is manifesting huge amounts of uncertainty, animosity, and change. We need help and support navigating this world; we need a strong and resilient heart. During a six month series of talks and retreats, we will explore the Buddha’s practices to develop this heart. Each program we will look at beautiful mind/heart states that the Buddha encourages us to nurture, including the four divine abodes (Brahmaviharas), forgiveness and gratitude.

This retreat we will begin with the first Brahmavihara, the basic friendliness of heart and mind, also called metta. How can we develop and strengthen our friendly heart of unconditional and universal goodwill? How can we express metta in our lives? Through exploring metta and these other mind/heart qualities, we will support our hearts to manifest strength, gentleness, and resilience, a perfect recipe for challenging times and our best protection for living in an uncertain world.

The half day afternoon will include instructions in metta practice and time for questions and discussion.

The evening program will include meditation, a dharma talk and practice with an easy-to-learn metta chant in English. 

Sign up

You can sign up for one or both of Rebecca's Sunday offerings. 

To sign up for Sunday Half Day Retreat Part 1 only, please sign up below.

To sign up exclusively for the Sunday evening talk, go to "Online/Special Offerings" and choose "The Buddha’s Recipe for a Strong and Gentle Heart Online Talk-Part 2 (talk only)". 

To sign up for both the Sunday afternoon half day Part I and Sunday evening talk Part 2, go to "Weekend Single Day Retreats" and choose "The Buddha’s Recipe for a Strong and Gentle Heart (Combo Option)".

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

The Buddha’s Recipe for a Strong and Gentle Heart Online Half Day Retreat & Talk (Combo Option) - With Rebecca Bradshaw

Sun 07/12/20 - 1:30pm to 8:00pm

We are living during turbulent times, in a world that is manifesting huge amounts of uncertainty, animosity, and change. We need help and support navigating this world; we need a strong and resilient heart. During a six month series of talks and retreats, we will explore the Buddha’s practices to develop this heart. Each program we will look at beautiful mind/heart states that the Buddha encourages us to nurture, including the four divine abodes (Brahmaviharas), forgiveness and gratitude.

This retreat we will begin with the first Brahmavihara, the basic friendliness of heart and mind, also called metta. How can we develop and strengthen our friendly heart of unconditional and universal goodwill? How can we express metta in our lives? Through exploring metta and these other mind/heart qualities, we will support our hearts to manifest strength, gentleness, and resilience, a perfect recipe for challenging times and our best protection for living in an uncertain world.

The half day afternoon will include instructions in metta practice and time for questions and discussion.

The evening program will include meditation, a dharma talk and practice with an easy-to-learn metta chant in English. 

Sign up

You can sign up for one or both of Rebecca's Sunday offerings. 

To sign up for both the Sunday afternoon half day Part I and Sunday evening talk Part 2, go to "Weekend Single Day Retreats", please sign up below.

To sign up for Sunday Half Day Retreat Part 1 only, go to "Weekend Single Day Retreats" and choose "The Buddha’s Recipe for a Strong and Gentle Heart-Part 1 (retreat only)".

To sign up exclusively for the Sunday evening talk, go to "Online/Special Offerings" and choose "The Buddha’s Recipe for a Strong and Gentle Heart Online Talk-Part 2 (talk only)". 

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

The Buddha’s Recipe for a Strong and Gentle Heart Online Talk - Part 2 (Talk only) - With Rebecca Bradshaw

Sun 07/12/20 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

We are living during turbulent times, in a world that is manifesting huge amounts of uncertainty, animosity, and change. We need help and support navigating this world; we need a strong and resilient heart. During a six month series of talks and retreats, we will explore the Buddha’s practices to develop this heart. Each program we will look at beautiful mind/heart states that the Buddha encourages us to nurture, including the four divine abodes (Brahmaviharas), forgiveness and gratitude.

The evening program will include meditation, a dharma talk and practice with an easy-to-learn metta chant in English.

The half day afternoon will include instructions in metta practice and time for questions and discussion.

Sign up

You can sign up for one or both of Rebecca's weekend offerings.  

To sign up for Sunday "The Buddha’s Recipe for a Strong and Gentle Heart Online Talk Part 2 only", please sign up below.

To sign up exclusively for the Sunday afternoon retreat, go to "Weekend Single Day Retreats" and choose "The Buddha’s Recipe for a Strong and Gentle Heart Online Half Day retreat -Part 1 (retreat only)".  

To sign up for both the Sunday afternoon half day Part I and Sunday evening talk Part 2, go to "Weekend Single Day Retreats" and choose "The Buddha’s Recipe for a Strong and Gentle Heart Combo Option".

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