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.
Saturday, August 28 — Lani Miller
Sunday, September 12 — Devirose
Saturday, October 9 — Devirose
Sunday, November 7 — Lani Miller
Sunday, December 12 — Jon Aaron
Sunday, January 9 — Jon Aaron
Saturday, February 5 — Lani Miller
Fee By Donation. There is no need to register.
Four Week Beginner Courses
The four week beginner courses provide an opportunity to learn, in more depth, the fundamentals of insight meditation. Each class will focus on very specific practices and offer some of the core teachings of the Buddhist Dharma.
Wednesday evenings September 15-October 6 with Devirose More Info and Registration
Thursday mornings September 23-October 15 with Jon Aaron More Info and Registration
Wednesday evenings December 1-22 with Lani Miller More Info and Registration
Thursday mornings January 6-27 with Jon Aaron More Info and Registration
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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