By Joan Y. Ward
Learn meditation and the purpose of meditation. Cultivate peace of mind and calmness of body. Develop patience, kindness and awareness. Diminish pain, conflict and stress.
Love, Compassion, Joy and Equanimity
Beginning in January, 2023, Pagosa Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is delighted to host a new in-person and on Zoom meditation group, meeting 9-10:30am on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. The dates for January are January 8 and 22. The format will be meditation practice 9-9:45, Dharma talk 9:45-10:15; and tea 10:15-10:30.
Our group leader is a certified meditation instructor, authorized Dharma teacher and long-time student of Khenpo Migmar Tseten, Buddhist Chaplain at Harvard University.
Although we will be practicing traditional Buddhist meditations, one does not have to be Buddhist to benefit from these beautiful practices. Meditation instructions are reviewed every session, so newcomers can learn as those more experienced deepen their practice.
We will be introduced to three authentic meditation practices: Calm-abiding (Shamatha); Concentration (Blue Lotus); and Healing (Tonglen). These will be applied within the context and intent of the Four Immeasurables: the cultivation of love, compassion, joy and equanimity for all.
Newcomers are welcome anytime, no experience necessary. Please bring a blanket and water. Meditation cushions and chairs will be provided. Sessions will begin promptly, please arrive a few minutes early to settle in. For the consideration of others, mask wearing is encouraged.
Pagosa Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is located at Greenbriar Plaza, Unit B-15, 301 North Pagosa Blvd, Pagosa Springs.
Approaching from the east: (Wolf Creek Pass) or from the south (Chama, Santa Fe): Keeping on Highway 160, drive through downtown Pagosa Springs, up Put Hill, and past the golf course and City Market Shopping Center. Turn right on North Pagosa Boulevard and then right on Park Avenue. Continue to the Greenbriar Plaza entrance, on your right, and drive around the east side to Unit B-15.
Approaching from the west: (Durango): Turn left at North Pagosa Boulevard and then right on Park Avenue. Continue to the Greenbriar Plaza entrance, on your right, and drive around the east side to Unit B-15.
Zoom instructions: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8991941305, Meeting ID: 899 194 1305
Weather cancellation: Please check the Homepage at www.pagosauu.org. Cancellations will be posted by 8:30am Sunday morning.