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8 Week Mindfulness Meditation (3/13/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Learn

Event Location:

Snow Lion Meditation Shop

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Mar 13 2009, Fri, Mar 20 2009, Fri, Mar 27 2009, Fri, Apr 3 2009, Fri, Apr 17 2009, Fri, Apr 24 2009, Fri, May 1 2009, Fri, May 8 2009 7:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Mar 11 2009 4:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Min C
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

6 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

PLEASE SIGN UP ONLY IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT COMMITTING AN 8 WEEK MEDITATION PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM RUNS EVERY FRIDAY FOR 8 WEEKS.

This workshop is based primarily on the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn who has worked with those in chronic pain and depression. Theodore also will share from the standpoint of 30 years of meditation practice and his own human condition. The Workshop is intended for those who have had no prior meditation experience or wish to deepen their beginning practice. The 8 part workshop will be lead by Theodore and assisted by Adele Brown. If you want more information about the facilitators, click here

Why Meditate?

By: Theodore Tsaousidis

Meditation is the cultivation of stillness through disciplined practice, which enables us to enter into a space of pure observation or awareness. Interestingly, this pure awareness that we cultivate, helps us begin to see our “true nature”, God nature”, “higher consciousness”, or whatever one wishes to name it. Ultimately, this pure awareness is recognized as oneness, non-separation or interdependence of all things. We meditate because knowledge alone of this awareness is not enough.

We also meditate to develop the ability to hold concentration long enough to observe the truth or clarity of our present experience. Is what we think and feel really what is going on or are we creating a “story” about our experience? As we meditate, we begin to see more clearly the nature of our sensations, emotions and thoughts. This clarity results in the ability to let go of rigid mental concepts (such as negative thoughts and beliefs) and to let go of rigidity and stiffness of the body. Most times we hold our negative experiences and perceptions in our bodies, and both the rigidity of the mind and body work together to create illness.

In short, meditation is the journey of seeing our true identity and the healing of our mind-body. This experience of stillness is everyone’s inheritance. May we all enfold the peace that comes from stillness.

This program is intended for beginners, however it is also for those who wish to deepen their beginning practice. We will be joined by other community members for the meditation.

Donation is welcome for the program (according to your means).

Required Items to Bring:
Dressed comfortably

Cash for donation

An open mind and an open heart

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The Snow Lion Meditation Shop, 708A Pape Ave. Toronto, ON

(Pape and Danforth)

Notes:

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $1.00/Person.

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