Spirit Rock

Mindfulness and Lovingkindness 101

Donald Rothberg

Sat, Sep 25, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Community Meditation Hall

Cost $$50 - $$108, sliding scale, plus dana (donation) to the teacher(s), code DR4H10. Add $5 at the door. Bring your lunch.

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We offer this expanded day of Mindfulness and Lovingkindness meditation in a flexible format to fit your busy life: You are invited to join us for the morning, for the afternoon or for both sessions. Suitable for beginners or for people wanting a refresher on Mindfulness.

9:00am - 12:30pm (morning session)
Mindfulness 101

A half-day retreat with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation and sequential instructions in mindfulness practice. There will be direction in mindfulness of the breath, body, emotions, thoughts, and broader patterns of experience, both more personal and more universal. The day will be held mostly in silence with some short talks, and will generally focus on the integration of mindfulness and lovingkindness.

1:30 - 5:00pm (afternoon session)
Lovingkindness 101

In lovingkindness (metta) practice, we cultivate a warm, open heart towards ourselves and others. We grow in self-acceptance and compassion, work through our judgments of self and others, and become better able to speak and act from our hearts in daily life. This half-day of lovingkindness practice will include instructions, alternating periods of silent sitting and walking meditation, short talks, discussion, and a focus on supporting lovingkindness in the midst of our lives.

Young Adults (18-26) are invited to attend both sessions of this day for $25.

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