TUESDAY MEDITATION GROUP
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WHEN & WHERE
Tuesdays (6:30 - 9 PM)
Location: The Aligned Center, 1 Bridge Street, Suite 64, Irvington, 10533, NY.
See below for map & directions. GPS won’t work!
ABOUT OUR TUESDAY MEETINGS
Meditation group sitting and walking meditation followed by The Way of the Buddha Course, Semester 1. All sessions begin with group meditation and instruction. Students may enroll for all three semesters, for one semester, or attend individual classes on a “drop-in” basis.
Led by John Baker and others (TBA)
$10 Suggested Donation*
SCHEDULE
Open Sitting: 6:30 - 7:30 PM*
Foundation Level Course: 7:30 - 9 PM (Open to all. Drop ins welcome!)
*All classes begin at 6:30 with 25 minutes of group sitting meditation followed by 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by 25 minutes of group sitting meditation and then a short break - you may join the meditation at any time, quietly.
PLEASE NOTE: No meetings on major holidays or in seriously inclement weather. Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date if there are any changes to the schedule.
WINTER, 2020 MEDITATION COURSE ON TUESDAYS
FOUNDATION LEVEL COURSE:
The Way of the Buddha—Meditation & Insight
SEMESTER ONE
Discovering Reality: Neurosis, Sanity, and the Way of Meditation
12 Tuesdays, (6:30 – 9 pm); January 7 - March 24, 2020
Led by John Baker and others (TBA)
We will now meet online via Zoom. See this page for more information
Drop-ins Welcome; All classes will be recorded and available online for those not able to attend in person.
Suggested Donation: $120 ($10 per session)**
ABOUT THE COURSE
“The Way of the Buddha—Meditation and Insight” is a year-long foundation-level course in 3 semesters (Winter 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2020). Join us for Semester 1, Discovering Reality: Neurosis, Sanity, and the Way of Meditation,” an exploration of the path of mindfulness-awareness meditation and insight as originally described by the Buddha and skillfully transmitted to the West by one of the great Tibetan masters of our time. We will cover such topics as the life of the Buddha, the birth of confusion and suffering, meditation, and the path back to sanity, focusing on the techniques and stages of meditation and bringing meditation into our daily lives. Readings from the works of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and others.
All classes begin at 6:30 pm with 25 minutes of group sitting meditation followed by 10 minutes of walking meditation followed by 25 minutes of group sitting meditation and then a short break - you may join the meditation at any time, quietly.
Lecture with discussion starts at 7:35 pm and ends by 9:00 pm
Meditation instruction is offered in a separate room at the same time as meditation practice for anyone who wishes it.
Instructors are available for 30 minutes private discussion before or after class, by appointment.
Classes conclude with tea, snacks and conversation.
Participants may attend individual classes on a “drop-in” basis.
All classes will be recorded and available on our website for those not able to attend any class in person.
If you have questions about the course, contact John Baker at jjoebaker@gmail.com.
AUDIO RECORDINGS
Missed a class? or want to listen to the class again? Audio recordings of the class will be posted weekly on our website.
*WBC maintains a policy of making our programs affordable to all. Those with limited income please offer what you can afford on our donation page. All WBC events and activities are free with Student ID.
“The sitting practice of meditation is regarded as one of the most profound and fundamental disciplines you could ever achieve. By doing this practice, you find that you become less crazy. You begin to develop more humor, more relaxation, and ultimately, more mindfulness.”
- Profound Treasure of the Ocean of Dharma Vol.1, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, p. 179
ADDRESS & DIRECTIONS TO THE ALIGNED CENTER
The Aligned Center
1 Bridge Street, Suite 64, Irvington, 10533 NY (GPS won’t work!)
Aligned Center is situated right above the Red Hat restaurant, next to WBC's usual Irvington location at the Eileen Fisher Headquarters
Park in the large lot in front of MP Taverna and walk into courtyard to the right of the Eileen Fisher Lab
Go straight ahead to the "Foundry" entrance
The office is on the second floor right at the top of the stairs
ABOUT THE ALIGNED CENTER
The Aligned Center is a community space that offers offices for people who desire greater connection, balance, and growth in their workday. Through its events, guiding teachers, and members, the Aligned Center is inspiring growth in four dimensions: Heartfelt Community, Lifelong Learning, Mindful Awareness, and Financial Abundance.
The Aligned Center is a division of Aligned Wealth. Learn more: www.alignedwealthllc.com.
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