Weekend Practice
25 Minute silent sits are offered on various Saturday and Sunday mornings:
Please see the calendar for the current schedule.
These sits are held in silence. Please enter only when the door is opened by the sit leader.
There is no charge for the weekend practice, but donations are gratefully accepted.
Strong Determination Practice
An hour-long strong determination silent sit is offered on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30.
The Strong Determination Practice is led by Frank Tomizuka.
There is no charge for the Strong Determination sit, but donations are gratefully accepted.
Loving Kindness Practice
Wednesday: 6:30-7:30 or sometimes 8p.m. All levels.
On the following dates the practice will be mindfulness of music instead of loving kindness.
Feb 10, 24, Mar 10, 24, April 7, 21 - 2010
First Wednesday mindfulness practice to cultivate Loving Kindness .
Second Wed: traditional Loving kindness.
Third Wed: Mindfulness to be with and understand the nature of difficult emotions.
Loving kindness will naturally arise from practice and understanding.
Fourth Wed: Compassion Practices: Silent sit, guided meditation, music, and other practices to build our capacity for compassion. (volunteers rotate guiding)
Meditation Class with Upasaka Culadasa
Thursday Night from 6:00 - 8:30
6:00 - 6:30 - Optional Q&A session
6:30 - 7:15 - Silent Meditation
7:15 - 7:30 - Break
7:30 - 8:30 - Dharma talk and opportunity for questions
Attend all or parts of the class
Friday Morning Sits
7:30 A.M. - Sit Lead by Upasaka Culadasa
8:30 A.M. - Sit Lead by Upasaka Culadasa
9:30 A.M. - Sit Lead by Upasaka Culadasa
Each sit is 45 minutes long followed by a 15 minute walking meditation or an opportunity to ask the teacher meditation questions.