Beginner’s courses and workshops
Beginners’ courses and workshops provide fundamental instruction in insight meditation. Emphasis is placed on the practices of sitting and walking meditation and developing mindfulness in daily life. Explanation and discussion of the teachings central to insight meditation are part of each class. Participants will have the opportunity to attend a NYI daylong retreat that follows the course.
These courses and workshops are recommended for people at all levels of meditation practice. They are appropriate for beginners, as well as for experienced meditators who wish to maintain their “beginner’s mind.”
Beginners’ Workshops
This comprehensive three-hour workshop will provide fundamental instruction in insight meditation. Emphasis is placed on the practices of sitting and walking meditation and developing mindfulness in daily life.
All Workshops are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday, January 24 — Sandra Weinberg
Sunday, February 14 — Lani Miller
Saturday, March 27 — Jon Aaron
Sunday, April 25 — Elaine Retholtz
Saturday, May 15 — Jon Aaron
Sunday, June 13 — Jon Aaron
Saturday, July 10 — Lani Miller
Saturday, August 28 — Lani Miller
Fee: by donation
Sitting groups for beginners
These evenings will offer an opportunity to receive basic instruction in insight meditation. Emphasis will be placed on the practices of sitting (30-minutes), walking, and metta (lovingkindness) meditation. There will be ample opportunity for questions.
Fourth Monday evening of each month, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Monday evenings, February 23, 7–9pm and continuing on the 4th Monday of each month throughout the year.
Fee by Donation
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