Sponsored by The Interdependence Project and New York Insight Sacred Earth Sangha
In-Person: Awake in Urban Nature – Winter Mini-hike and Walking Meditation
with Maho Kawachi
Saturday, December 7th, 2024 | 10:30am to 12:15pm
Location: Inwood Hill Park
Come and walk with us at the northern tip of Manhattan, in largest remaining old-growth forest on the island. Unlike other Manhattan parks, Inwood Hill Park is largely natural and consists of mostly wooded, non-landscaped hills. During the 80-minute excursion (apx 1.5 miles), we will practice walking and standing meditation. You will have an opportunity to contemplate this unique terrain and beautiful vistas of the Hudson River.
This gathering will be conducted in Noble Silence. There will be time for sharing at the end. Beginners and seasoned practitioners all welcome.
Meet up details: 10:30 am, playground at the corner of Dyckman Street and Payson Avenue (15-minute walk from #1 train, Dyckman Street station; 7-minute walk from A train, Dyckman Street station). Light rain or shine.
Questions? Please contact ses@nyimc.org
NOTE: This is a dana-based event. Your generosity will be shared by New York Insight Meditation Center and The Interdependence Project
Registration:
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Teacher(s)
Maho Kawachi
Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, Maho Kawachi first encountered meditation and Buddhism in downtown Manhattan in 2000. She became an avid practitioner in 2008 and has over a decade of experience, practice, training, and certification credentials including completion of the Interdependence Project Teachers Training, Mindful Meditation Teachers Certified Program, and Mindful Mentor Training. She has trained with and under many influential teachers, including Ethan Nichtern, Jack Kornfield, and Tara Brach. She is in the process of becoming a certified teacher for Awake in the Wild under Mark Coleman’s guidance and is looking forward to facilitating outdoor meditation. She was fortunate to meet with HH the Dalai Lama in 2017.