Tag: meditation

Introduction to Meditation - Four Week Course

Meditation is really very simple, and it can prove a greatly helpful tool in anyone’s life if they choose to make it a part of what they do. In this 4-week course, participants will learn the ‘Mindfulness with Breathing’ and ‘Metta Bhavana/Cultivation of Loving Kindness’ meditations. These are traditional Buddhist meditations aimed at calming the mind and improving one’s capacity for kindness for oneself and all living beings. Are you ready to focus, choose wisely, and be creative in your...

Introduction to Buddhism: 4-week Course

Introduction to Buddhism: 4-week Course

Thursday evenings, February 4-25, 7-9 pm

A practical exploration of the core teachings of the Buddha. Topics covered will include:

—The life of the Buddha
—The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
—Ethics
—Meditation
—Buddhist visions of Reality

The course runs for four consecutive Thursdays, the 4th through the 25th February, 7-9 pm. Suitable for all levels of experience. Offered by donation — $80-$40 suggested for the four weeks.

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Mindfulness with Breathing... March 19th

Mindfulness with Breathing, a traditional Buddhist meditation practice, will be taught in our next introductory workshop on March 19, 10-1 pm.

Offered by donation, $40-20. All are welcome!

portsmouth [at] thebuddhistcenter.com (subject: Mindfulness%20with%20Breathing) (Contact us for more information) | Register here

Learning this meditation may lead to:
~ a calmer, more focused mind
~ deeper levels of relaxation
~ greater discipline in concentrating the mind
~ decreasing muscular tension
~ building self-confidence
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Sunday Gatherings - February

All are welcome to our weekly Sunday gathering! Meditation starts at 10 am - simple instruction is given for beginners. After the sit, there is a tea break followed by an activity as listed below. Feel free to just come for the meditation, or the whole program. Offered by donation.

Feb 7th: no program
Feb 14th: sutra discussion: the last days of the Buddha
Feb 21st: meditation discussion
Feb 28th: social tea and hang out

Sutra discussion...