Sunday Open Meditation on-site at Nalanda West

First and third Sundays 

September 3 & 17, October 1 & 15

10:00 am – 12:00 pm  PT

Onsite at Nalanda West – not on Zoom

Meditation Is Getting to Know Your Mind

The practice of meditation is basically a process of getting to know yourself. Normally the mind is a whirlwind of thought.  Meditation is a practice that calms this whirlwind and helps us develop a peaceful state of mind. When we meditate we get better at catching our thoughts  – and releasing them. Gradually our mind begins to settle naturally. This is great because it allows us to be fully present in our lives. When we aren’t being pulled into the past or the future, we can be right here, where we actually live. To be in the present moment simply means to be awake and aware of yourself and your surroundings. That’s the beginning of peace and contentment.

Sunday Open Meditation and Discussion

In September and October we will offer a morning meditation practice starting at 10:00 am.  Meditation will begin with opening chants followed by sitting and walking meditation. No experience is necessary.  Instructions will be given.

Starting at 11:15, we will host a facilitated discussion based on recent video teachings by Ponlop Rinpoche. Topics include:

• Being Patient with Yourself
• How to Watch the News
• How to Respond to Bullying
• Is Your Mindfulness Stressing You Out?

Short video teachings by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche will be presented.  Found on freshmind.info

Meditation practice and discussion will be followed by a light lunch – soup and salad – so that participants will have the opportunity to socialize.

This practice will be onsite only – no Zoom.

All are welcome.  No registration necessary.