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  • Meditating in Community - Mondays
  • Immerse Yourself in Mindfulness Yoga - Tuesdays
  • Thriving ~ Together - Tuesdays
  • Mindfulness and Loving Kindness - Wednesdays
  • Befriending Oneself Through Mindfulness and Meditation - Thursdays
  • Heart of Recovery - Sarpashana: Thursdays, 6-7:30 PM

Heart of Recovery - Sarpashana
Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

 

Heart of Recovery-Sarpashana: a peer led mutual support group serving all people in addiction recovery of any kind (alcohol, drugs, gambling or other addictive tendencies). We serve all people interested in practicing meditation together, listening to short readings selected from Buddhist authors and open sharing.

We offer a safe space to all who wish to join us in relating their paths of recovery with developing or deepening a practice of meditation and mindfulness. This meeting has been continually running since 2002 in Tucson and has helped support many people in their recovery, though we do not specifically offer a program ourselves. You are most welcome to join us whether you are in recovery or not.

Please arrive a few minutes early. Our format consists of a short reading, a 20 minute silent meditation sit, about 45 minutes of open sharing, a 5-minute closing meditation and a short chant to close. We request your mindful assistance in maintaining the meditation room fragrance and cell phone free.

Suggested Donation

We request a $5 donation, or other amount that fits, to help support the Tucson Community Meditation Center, but no one will be turned away due to inability to pay.

When and Where

Thursday Evenings 6:00 - 7:30 pm - 1147 N. Howard Blvd. Tucson AZ

Contact

For more information or questions please contact Linda at (520) 305-1764 or Gary at (520) 850-7300.

 

 

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Peer-led Silent Sit

These difficult times we are living in call for Strong Determination: More silence, Less opinion.

Please refrain from wearing scented products (natural or unnatural) as some people are allergic.

Please check the TCMC Schedule before attending, in case the sit leader is ill and there is a last minute cancellation.

Every Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. all are invited to a silent, in-person sit led by Barry Reflow with assistance from Molly McKasson. 

This is an opportunity to return to our meditation hall, deepen our commitment to the practice, and help create an environment that strengthens everyone's practice.

Noble Silence will be in place, except when someone new to the practice is in need of basic guidance concerning Concentration, Clarity and Equanimity.

Please do not attend if you are sick.

Donations are gratefully accepted to help TCMC pay operating expenses. TCMC has mortgage, insurance and utilities expenses.
You may donate in-person or online Here.

If you have further questions, please call Barry at 520-224-8899.

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Desert Insight Meditation Offerings and Schedule

With Community Dharma Leader Lhasha Tizer

Monday Morning Online Buddhist Book Study Group: 10:00- 11:30 am.

This group consists of students who commit to participating in the book group for the entire length of the book. Each class begins at 10:00 with 30 minutes of partially guided and silent meditation. Talks are offered by the teacher, group discussion, and mindful inquiry. This group opens to new participants whenever a new book is begun. Please go Here for more information or to register. 

Wednesday Evening Online Study Class: 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

Please check back for the start date for the next session.  More Information

Basic Meditation Instructions

Lhasha Tizer, MS - has been studying, practicing and teaching mindfulness meditation and Buddhist Studies for over 35 years. She began practicing in the Insight Meditation tradition 19 years ago.

She is a graduate of The Community Dharma Leader Program IV through Spirit Rock Meditation Center. She teaches weekly class series in Introduction to Mindfulness, and the 4 Foundation of Mindfulness; The 4 Noble Truths; The 4 Brahma Viharas, The Noble 8 Fold Path; The Essential teachings of Insight Meditation; The Ten Perfections/ Paramis; The 5 Hindrances and other individual classes related to the above subjects.

In addition, she facilitates a weekly Book Study Group. Lhasha teaches silent daylong practice days and weekend retreats such as “Tucson Mindfulness in Nature Retreat”. She has also co-facilitated a monthly group in working with pain and difficult emotions. She co-teaches workshops in Wise Speech, and Compassionate Communication.

Lhasha also guides, consults and provides instruction privately to individuals in mindful living, meditation practices, and mindful inquiry and uses the tools of Somatic Experiencing when working with clients.

She is a teacher at Desert Insight Meditation and has been teaching at Tucson Community meditation Center since 2000 and in 2005 began teaching under the guidance of Anna Douglas, co-founder of Spirit Rock Meditation Center.

Her web site is: www.themindfulnesspath.com

You may contact Lhasha at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 


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If you have hearing difficulties, please notify the teacher/facilitator. We have a PA system that can be used. Please refrain from wearing scented products (natural or unnatural) as some people are allergic. It is a good idea to check our weekly schedule for cancellations due to teacher illness.

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Mondays 6:00 - 7:20 pm
Meditating in Community led by Blake Barton in person or online (hybrid)

Each class will consist of a 30 minute guided meditation exploring a variety of mindfulness meditation techniques, followed by a short talk on a meditation or mindfulness related topic. There will also be an opportunity for Q&A and discussions. This ongoing class is suitable for beginners or experienced students.
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ON SUMMER BREAK. Will Resume in September

Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:15 am
Immerse Yourself in Mindfulness Yoga - led by Lorelei Patrick in person

Mindfulness Yoga allows us to experience the adventure of living in the Present moment, thereby enjoying calmness of mind (including feelings) and compassion for the body.
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Tuesdays 5:00 - 5:55 pm
Peer Led Silent Sit in person

All are invited to a silent, in-person sit led by Barry Reflow.  This is an opportunity to challenge yourself with a longer sit, deepen your commitment to the practice, and help create an environment that strengthens everyone's practice.
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Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:20 pm

Thriving ~ Together led by Bonnie Colby  3 Zoom Only series July 22 & 29, August 5 

Learn to skillfully meet challenges & fully savor enjoyable moments, This class consists of guided meditations from world meditative traditions, grounded in modern neuroscience. It also includes optional discussion and an opportunity for Q&A 
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Chuong

Wednesdays  6:00 - 7:00 pm Mindfulness and Loving Kindness led by Chuong Tran - online and in-person

This class now meets in person every week, but you may also choose to attend via Zoom. This approach to meditation is based on " The Five Ways " of Shinzen Young, which encourages the practice of creativity and Love. All are welcome.
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Heart of Recovery-Sarpashana: Thursdays, 6-7:30

Heart of Recovery-Sarpashana: a peer led mutual support group serving all people in addiction recovery of any kind (alcohol, drugs, gambling or other addictive tendencies). We serve all people interested in practicing meditation together, listening to short readings selected from Buddhist authors and open sharing.

For more information or questions please contact Linda at (520) 305-1764 or Gary at 520 850 7300.

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Nick

Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Befriending Oneself Through Mindfulness and Meditation: A Compassionate, Body-Centered Approach to Happiness
led by Nick Van Kleeck online

This class meets online using Zoom, because Nick no longer lives in Tucson. In this class, you will learn to relax your body, settle your mind and trust the inherent wisdom within you through meditation and other mindfulness techniques. By bringing a gentle awareness to your experience, you can discover your innate capacity for freedom and awaken a natural openness and generosity of spirit.
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Blake

Sundays 8:30 - 9:20 am
Classic Sunday Morning Silent Sit

2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays of the month in person

TCMC has resumed the classic silent sits that we conducted for years. This is a great opportunity to sit together and deepen your practice. Led by John W.
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Sitting Together Group

Sundays 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Sitting Together: A Morning of Shared Practice
only on the 1st Sunday of the month led by Steve Ross MA in person

Would you enjoy some serious practice in a group setting, without going away on retreat? We’ll alternate 45 minutes of sitting with 20 minutes of walking meditation.
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