Meditation
“The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.” -Thich Nhat Hanh
Mindfulness meditation is the practice of being attentively present in an open and non-judging way. The practice develops concentration which allows us to calm and steady the mind. The subject of concentration is usually the movement of the breath, or the appearing and disappearing of sound. As the mind settles, it is possible to experience whatever arises in the present moment with a kind and clear attention.
Learning to observe experience from a place of stillness enables one to relate to life with less fear and clinging. Seeing life as a constantly changing process, one begins to accept pleasure, pain, fear, joy, and all aspects of life with increasing equanimity and balance. As insight deepens, wisdom and compassion arise.
Mindfulness can be maintained throughout our daily activities. We can be mindful of the movement of our body, the sensations in walking, the sounds around us, or the thoughts and feelings that come into the mind. As mindfulness deepens, there is increased capacity for intimacy with the life within and around us. We are able to see through our conditioned behaviors and thoughts and discover compassion, equanimity and freedom in our lives. (source: Dori Langevin).
Meditation practice is the foundation of the buddha’s approach to yoga and it is an essential part of Patanjali’s ashtanga yoga (“eight-limbed”) path as outlined in the Yoga Sutras.
For those of you in the Spokane area, there are a few sitting groups as follows:
On-going class Wednesdays Evenings – With Dori Langevin
6 – 7:30pm
Please check here for more information and any changes to the schedule.
Learn the ancient practices of mindfulness and loving-kindness meditation to calm the mind and open the heart.
Each evening includes guided 30-minute meditation, dharma talk (topic of the evening) with time for discussion.
You don’t have to practice alone. All levels of meditation experience welcome.
Cost: $10-12 per class*
Place: St Joseph Family Center, CHAPEL IN MAIN BUILDING
1016 N Superior, Spokane, WA 99202
*For scholarship information call Sr Celeste Crine at (509) 483-6495
To register call: (509) 928-3863
Meditation with Brett Enlow
Brett’s classes at the Spokane Yoga Shala are scheduled to resume later this year. Click here for details.
