Meditation;  the Path of Caring, Curiosity and Courage

with  Christine Heming

Sunday, October 27, Granville Ferry Hall

9 am to 3:30 pm

There are many reasons to meditate – it is good for your health, it can relieve stress, and it can help you be more mindful in your daily life.  But from the Buddhist perspective, meditation is much more – it is a way to connect with the deep and profound goodness of our humanity.  That goodness manifests as caring, curiosity, and courage.

We could say these three principles are the qualities we had when we were born.  Because they are innate, they are not learned over time, improved with education, or diminished by life’s misfortunes.  These treasures are within us waiting to be discovered.

Join us to explore how caring, curiosity and courage can become potent elements of our sitting practice as well as foster a loving attitude towards ourselves and a merciful approach to others.

This program will be facilitated by Christine Heming and include sitting meditation practice, contemplations, talks and group discussion.  Christine has been a meditation instructor and teacher of the buddhadharma for over 40 years.  She is particularly skilled in bringing the teachings into our sitting practice and our daily life.

Seating:  There will be floor cushions available and chairs for those who wish.  You are welcome to bring your own cushion if ou wish.  Please come at 8:30 for tea, coffee and for time to select a seat and try out various types of cushions.

Hall Access:  The Granville Ferry Hall is accessible via a wheel chair ramp at the front door.  People who can are asked to enter from the rear, through the kitchen, where you can leave your shoes.  

Lunch: We will have a pot luck lunch.  If you know what your would like to bring please enter it in the comments field on the registration form.   Drinks will be available.  The lunch break will be 1.5 hours and people are encouraged to take a walk in the neighbourhood.  

Free will offering:. There will be a donation basket at the program.  

Questions: Please let us know if you have any questions or need help registering:  [email protected].