Sunday, December 1

Keith will facilitate on how to practice, in particular, how to meditate. Some Sangha participants struggle with the practice and Thay tells us that it should be very pleasant, that if we're not enjoying it we're not doing it right.  Keith will address how to make our practice deep and concentrated and at the same time relaxed and very enjoyable, a deep pleasure, not a struggle.

Sunday, November 24

Karen will facilitate the recitation of the Five Mindfulness Trainings.

Sunday, November 17

Nick will facilitate Caring for Strong Emotions (Introduction to The Four Nutriments), focusing on consciousness and the following exercises: 

Consciousness Diagram (Mother caring for her infant/Welcoming an old friend) 

Selective Seed Watering
1. Keep unwholesome seeds at rest (don't water them)

2. Calm unwholesome mental formations (with wholesome ones)

3. Water wholesome seeds

4. Keep wholesome mental formations there as long as possible (flower watering)

The River Analogy & The Five Mantras

1.   Darling, I am here (for you)

2.   Darling, I know you are there and it makes me happy

3.   Darling, I know you suffer and I am here for you

4.   Darling, I am suffering and I need your help

5.   Darling, this is a happy moment

Sunday, November 10th

Pete will facilitate on True Love or what is known as the Brahmaviharas or Four Immeasurables.

Sunday, November 3rd

Dmitry will facilitate "Foundations of Mindfulness: Mindfulness of the Body."  Please bring a blanket for deep relaxation.