CULTIVATING THE SKILLS OF CALM-ABIDING AND SPECIAL INSIGHT MEDITATIONS IN THE BUSY LIFE OF A HOUSEHOLDER
Quite often meditative practices are presented from the point of view of full-time meditators, who have committed a sizable block of time and energy to meditation, making it their vocation. What about the rest of us who have to juggle various life responsibilities and social commitments while still interested in pursuing meditation? In this Deepening Meditation series, we will specifically look at what is possible and accessible for the regular (and irregular) meditators living in a busy city like Sydney, that does not require us to go on long, solitary retreats or hours of practice daily.
Insight Meditation: Escape from the Tyranny of Self-Centered Thinking – 6th in the Series
There is a wide variety of insights to be gained through our meditative practice, ranging from the profound realization of emptiness to the simple recognition that we are self-centered creatures, most of the time. By learning to discern the difference between direct experiencing, functional thinking and dysfunctional self-centered thinking in this workshop, we aim to release our attention from the iron-grip of self-grasping and the suffering associated with it.
Dates: Sunday, June 21st
Time: 10.30 am – 3.30 pm
There is also the option of coming for the morning from 10.30- 12 pm.
BYO Lunch – please bring a plate for everyone to enjoy a shared lunch together.
Afternoon Tea will be provided.
Cost: By donation (suggested $50 for the day or $15 for the morning session- but no set amount)
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