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
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. |
Mondays 6:00 - 7:15 pm
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Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:15 am
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Tuesdays 5:00 - 5:50 pm
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Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm
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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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Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm
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Sundays 8:30 - 9:20 am
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Sundays 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
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