Join me this evening and every Tuesday evening from 7 to 8 PM for a free guided "Do Nothing" meditation (also known as "Shikantaza" or "Just Sitting" in the Zen tradition) and dialogue.
Tonight's dialogue will discuss why so many people prize concentration and focus over distraction and mind wandering and whether placing such value on concentration is appropriate. Contrary to the conventional view, we will explore ways in which mind wandering and distraction can serve to actually reduce suffering and increase ease both in meditation and in daily life.
No prior meditation experience is necessary. We will meet by zoom until we can find an appropriate venue to meet in person and the pandemic more fully abates.
I'm a college professor who teaches meditation both within and outside the university setting. I organize an online weekly advanced meditation discussion group and write a meditation-related blog, which you can browse here: https://www.meditator-x.com/ .
If you're interested in joining me this evening, you can either (1) send me a message via front porch and I'll share the link with you, or you can (2) find the link to join by clicking on the following address and scrolling down to the bottom of page:
https://mailchi.mp/6d8917571b1b/stowe-meditation-link-missing-apologies
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Mucho Metta!
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