POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
NEW 8-WEEK SESSION STARTING ON WEDNESDAY JANUARY 5TH 2022
On The Theme
MEDITATION COMES IN MANY FORMS. SERVE YOURSELF A VARIED MENU…
- Mindfully going over a past moment or encounter (Reflection)
Reflection comes naturally to us, especially when we wake up in the morning. Let it happen. ‘
Mindfully’ means without self-bashing.
- Calming the Mind, or a mix of Body Scan, Mind Scan, and Letting Go
Calming the Mind (Samatha) is an integral part of Vipassana Meditation.
- Mulling over the meaning of of something (Contemplation)
A retreat often starts with a talk. The expectation for the following meditation sessions is for participants to digest it. This is done with thinking. Thinking can have a place in meditation.
- Following up on an insight (Creative Meditation)
Insights sometimes come spontaneously and unexpectedly. They can also come in dreams. Honour them.
They may be introducing a new chapter in your book of life.
- Focusing intentionally on love and kindness, including toward oneself (Positivity)
The love that comes from a feeling of oneness with other living beings is at the heart of what is meant by ‘Awakening’ in the Zen tradition.
- Experiencing oneness with the breath (Breath Meditation)
Breathing is not something we do; it is a part of who we are.
- Allowing a mantra or a song to guide your meditation (Mantra Meditation)
Nature sings—in the flowing stream, in birdcalls, and in the wind through the pines. Join and sing along! - Non-dualistic Awareness (Non-verbal Experiencing)
Some people take meditation to mean stopping all mental activity—Mission Impossible!
Instead replace thinking with wide-open awareness.
A healthy body needs a variety of foods such as proteins, carbs, minerals, vitamins, etc.
A healthy mind is no different in its requirement for variety…
These bilingual sessions are at 43 ave. De Breslay in Pointe-Claire, Qc. from 7:30 to 9 pm.
Contributions by voluntary donation.
Reserve your space by emailing Joseph at josephemet gmail.com
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