9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Insight Meditation South Bay
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall
2094 Grant Rd., Mountain View, CA 94040
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The commentaries tell us that when the Buddha taught the Metta practice to the monks who were being harassed by tree spirits in the forest, the practice had the profound affect of creating good will and friendliness between the monks and the tree spirits. When we are faced with our own physical, mental or emotional difficult spirits or relationships, Metta practice can open our hearts and minds to be in greater concord with ourselves and others. Metta is often called a hymn of universal love.
This retreat day will be in silence and will include sitting, walking and movement practices focusing on deepening loving-kindness in our lives. Morning and afternoon sessions will incorporate a blend of these practices and teachings on Metta for greater integration. Movement will include Tai Chi and QiGong. Floor mats are not required for the movement practice.
Sharon Allen has been teaching mindfulness meditation and movement for 25 years. She has a degree in Human Development, is Certified in Transpersonal Studies from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, and has trained with Jon Kabat-Zinn in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, which she taught for fourteen years. Sharon encourages the practical applications of mindfulness in dealing with life's ever-changing events. Sharon's web site is www.bemindfulnow.com.
Bring a bag lunch. Chairs are provided and the floor is carpeted.
Bring your own sitting cushion if you prefer to meditate sitting on the floor.
For Information, contact:
Janet at (408)761-9659 or awake
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