We will be offering online Sangha until conditions ripen for us to meet again in person. Online gatherings will be a bit shorter from 4:00-5:30PM since we will not be practicing walking meditation together.
The online meeting room will be available at 3:30. **If this is your first time using the Zoom platform, please log in 10-15 minutes early to get set up on your computer or phone.**
The Zoom platform we will use for our virtual sangha is an easy platform that lets us connect and see one another via the camera on our computer, phone or other device. To access the Zoom session, you will need to complete a brief set-up process if this is your first time using the platform. Please allow a few extra minutes for this if you are a new Zoom user. When you click on the link below you should be guided through the process on your desktop or laptop computer. There is also a Zoom app available for phones/tablets if you prefer.
Upon entering the Zoom sangha, your microphone will be muted. Please do not unmute yourself, until invited to do so during dharma sharing. This will help to avoid any background noises, etc. from interfering with sitting meditation, etc. During dharma sharing, please be mindful to mute yourself once you are done sharing.
If anyone cannot access the session via the link below or has difficulty with the setup process, you have the option to call in by phone (you won't be able to see us and we can't see you, but we will know you are there :)) - to do that, use the dial-in number and passcode also listed below.
We will likely be using the same log in information for the Sunday Sangha in the coming weeks, unless I need to make a change in the way the meetings are set up, so please keep this handy.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/371714540 Meeting ID: 371 714 540
Dial in: +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 371 714 540
Find your local number: https://us04web.zoom.us/u/fvR9rYap9
This is a terrific practice opportunity for us. There is no better time than now to practice mindfulness of body. Be with your breath and practice mindfulness of touch, aware of how often you may want to touch your face, what surfaces you make contact with in the world, and where your body is. We do not stay home because we are afraid of getting the virus. We practice this as an act of loving service and compassion to reduce the number of vectors to transmit the virus, to help protect those who may be most vulnerable.
Washing your hands can be a brilliant mindfulness experience. Here is a gatha you may want to practice with as you turn on the water:
Water flows from high in the mountains.
Water runs deep in the Earth
Miraculously, water comes to us,
and sustains all life.
Enjoy each line with either an in-breath or out-breath. The miracle of running water, self care, safety and compassion for others are all available in that moment.
Pete
This is a terrific practice opportunity for us. There is no better time than now to practice mindfulness of body. Be with your breath and practice mindfulness of touch, aware of how often you may want to touch your face, what surfaces you make contact with in the world, and where your body is. We do not stay home because we are afraid of getting the virus. We practice this as an act of loving service and compassion to reduce the number of vectors to transmit the virus, to help protect those who may be most vulnerable.
Washing your hands can be a brilliant mindfulness experience. Here is a gatha you may want to practice with as you turn on the water:
Water flows from high in the mountains.
Water runs deep in the Earth
Miraculously, water comes to us,
and sustains all life.
Enjoy each line with either an in-breath or out-breath. The miracle of running water, self care, safety and compassion for others are all available in that moment.
- We will also be setting up online meetings for the Tuesday Sangha as well. Stay tuned
Pete