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Introduction to Mindfulness @ Common Street Spiritual Center - 4 Session Course
Mar
12
6:00 PM18:00

Introduction to Mindfulness @ Common Street Spiritual Center - 4 Session Course

Introduction to Mindfulness - 4 Session Course with Noel Coakley at Common Street Spiritual Center

This course is for those who would like to begin a mindfulness meditation practice or for those who could use a refresher on the principles of the practice. Together, we will build a safe and supportive community learning space. We’ll start with how to set an intention and aspiration for practice and then we’ll demonstrate the main aspects of the posture to help everyone find the posture that fits their body. We’ll walk through the basic steps of mindfulness meditation and practice together regularly. Our discussion will include the potential applications and outcomes of practice from a biological, psychological, and social view. Upon completing this course, participants will gain a understanding of how to practice mindfulness meditation and get a strong kick start to a regular habit.

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Exploring Foundations of Meditation - 10 Session Course
Feb
13
7:00 PM19:00

Exploring Foundations of Meditation - 10 Session Course

Exploring Foundations of Meditation - 10 Session Course with Noel Coakley

What’s after mindfulness? Did you know that there are many, many types of meditation? The word for meditation in Tibetan is ‘gom’ - which translates as familiarization. This refers to practices that help us re-familiarize ourselves with natural capacities of our hearts and minds - love, compassion, clarity, stability, strength, openness, spaciousness…While mindfulness remains a key foundation and practice throughout the entire path, there are so many others available for us to learn. This course is intended for folks with a foundation of mindfulness practice who would like to further explore the world of meditation. During this course, we will introduce a wide range of meditations, rooted on foundational and preliminary* traditional practices. We will have open discussions and practice together during guided sessions.

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Winter Practice Retreat Day
Jan
21
10:00 AM10:00

Winter Practice Retreat Day

Winter Practice Retreat Day with Noel Coakley

This one day retreat will be an opportunity for a deeper dive into longer practice sessions. We will review practice instructions for and participate in guided meditations on motivation, mindfulness, advanced concentration, and bodhicitta/loving-kindness. There will be opportunities for discussion, sharing, and connecting with one another as a practice community.

All practice levels are welcome.

For those who are unable to participate live, the retreat will be recorded and accessible for a week following the program.

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Introduction to Mindfulness - 4 Session Course
Jan
9
7:00 PM19:00

Introduction to Mindfulness - 4 Session Course

Introduction to Mindfulness - 4 Session Course with Noel Coakley

This course is for those who would like to begin a mindfulness meditation practice or for those who could use a refresher on the principles of the practice. Together, we will build a safe and supportive community learning space. We’ll start with how to set an intention and aspiration for practice and then we’ll demonstrate the main aspects of the posture to help everyone find the posture that fits their body. We’ll walk through the basic steps of mindfulness meditation and practice together regularly. Our discussion will include the potential applications and outcomes of practice from a biological, psychological, and social view. Upon completing this course, participants will gain a understanding of how to practice mindfulness meditation and get a strong kick start to a regular habit.

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Exploring Foundations of Meditation - 10 Session Course
Oct
10
7:00 PM19:00

Exploring Foundations of Meditation - 10 Session Course

Exploring Foundations of Meditation - 10 Session Course with Noel Coakley

What’s after mindfulness? Did you know that there are many, many types of meditation? The word for meditation in Tibetan is ‘gom’ - which translates as familiarization. This refers to practices that help us re-familiarize ourselves with natural capacities of our hearts and minds - love, compassion, clarity, stability, strength, openness, spaciousness…While mindfulness remains a key foundation and practice throughout the entire path, there are so many others available for us to learn. This course is intended for folks with a foundation of mindfulness practice who would like to further explore the world of meditation. During this course, we will introduce a wide range of meditations, rooted on foundational and preliminary* traditional practices. We will have open discussions and practice together during guided sessions.

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Introduction to Mindfulness - 4 Session Course
Sep
12
7:00 PM19:00

Introduction to Mindfulness - 4 Session Course

Introduction to Mindfulness - 4 Session Course with Noel Coakley

This course is for those who would like to begin a mindfulness meditation practice or for those who could use a refresher on the principles of the practice. Together, we will build a safe and supportive community learning space. We’ll start with how to set an intention and aspiration for practice and then we’ll demonstrate the main aspects of the posture to help everyone find the posture that fits their body. We’ll walk through the basic steps of mindfulness meditation and practice together regularly. Our discussion will include the potential applications and outcomes of practice from a biological, psychological, and social view. Upon completing this course, participants will gain a understanding of how to practice mindfulness meditation and get a strong kick start to a regular habit.

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Community Meditation
Jun
28
7:15 AM07:15

Community Meditation

I’d like to invite you all to a weekly community meditation practice on Tuesday mornings 7:15a-8:15a.

The intention is to create a safe and supportive community space for learning and cultivating a regular meditation practice.

The group will be mainly a practice group, though it will include occasional short talks and practice instructions - according to and in response to the needs of the group.

This is intended for beginning meditators and those with an existing practice who are open to bringing a beginners mind - as we do to practice every time!)

The group will start with and build off of a foundation of mindfulness (concentration and awareness). We will continue to include practices of compassion familiarization, visualization, motivation, and contemplation.

Please bring a cushion or chair.

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Community Meditation
Jun
21
7:15 AM07:15

Community Meditation

I’d like to invite you all to a weekly community meditation practice on Tuesday mornings 7:15a-8:15a.

The intention is to create a safe and supportive community space for learning and cultivating a regular meditation practice.

The group will be mainly a practice group, though it will include occasional short talks and practice instructions - according to and in response to the needs of the group.

This is intended for beginning meditators and those with an existing practice who are open to bringing a beginners mind - as we do to practice every time!)

The group will start with and build off of a foundation of mindfulness (concentration and awareness). We will continue to include practices of compassion familiarization, visualization, motivation, and contemplation.

Please bring a cushion or chair.

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Community Meditation
Jun
14
7:15 AM07:15

Community Meditation

I’d like to invite you all to a weekly community meditation practice on Tuesday mornings 7:15a-8:15a.

The intention is to create a safe and supportive community space for learning and cultivating a regular meditation practice.

The group will be mainly a practice group, though it will include occasional short talks and practice instructions - according to and in response to the needs of the group.

This is intended for beginning meditators and those with an existing practice who are open to bringing a beginners mind - as we do to practice every time!)

The group will start with and build off of a foundation of mindfulness (concentration and awareness). We will continue to include practices of compassion familiarization, visualization, motivation, and contemplation.

Please bring a cushion or chair.

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Community Meditation
Jun
7
7:15 AM07:15

Community Meditation

I’d like to invite you all to a weekly community meditation practice on Tuesday mornings 7:15a-8:15a.

The intention is to create a safe and supportive community space for learning and cultivating a regular meditation practice.

The group will be mainly a practice group, though it will include occasional short talks and practice instructions - according to and in response to the needs of the group.

This is intended for beginning meditators and those with an existing practice who are open to bringing a beginners mind - as we do to practice every time!)

The group will start with and build off of a foundation of mindfulness (concentration and awareness). We will continue to include practices of compassion familiarization, visualization, motivation, and contemplation.

Please bring a cushion or chair.

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Community Meditation
May
31
7:15 AM07:15

Community Meditation

I’d like to invite you all to a weekly community meditation practice on Tuesday mornings 7:15a-8:15a.

The intention is to create a safe and supportive community space for learning and cultivating a regular meditation practice.

The group will be mainly a practice group, though it will include occasional short talks and practice instructions - according to and in response to the needs of the group.

This is intended for beginning meditators and those with an existing practice who are open to bringing a beginners mind - as we do to practice every time!)

The group will start with and build off of a foundation of mindfulness (concentration and awareness). We will continue to include practices of compassion familiarization, visualization, motivation, and contemplation.

Please bring a cushion or chair.

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Community Meditation
May
24
7:15 AM07:15

Community Meditation

I’d like to invite you all to a weekly community meditation practice on Tuesday mornings 7:15a-8:15a.

The intention is to create a safe and supportive community space for learning and cultivating a regular meditation practice.

The group will be mainly a practice group, though it will include occasional short talks and practice instructions - according to and in response to the needs of the group.

This is intended for beginning meditators and those with an existing practice who are open to bringing a beginners mind - as we do to practice every time!)

The group will start with and build off of a foundation of mindfulness (concentration and awareness). We will continue to include practices of compassion familiarization, visualization, motivation, and contemplation.

Please bring a cushion or chair.

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BCCP Community Meditation & Peer Support
Nov
23
6:00 PM18:00

BCCP Community Meditation & Peer Support

This drop-in group meets weekly to foster a safe, supportive space for developing a sitting meditation practice, and learning from fellow practitioners through sharing and discussion. Open to both those just starting their practice as well as those with more experience, the group meets in the spirit of the beginner, freshly, each week.

One volunteer keeps the time/schedule and another volunteer takes the host role, sharing a reading/experience/poem/song/topic to kick off an open discussion.

General Session Outline:

2 min - welcome, agreement and structure review
8 min - opening sit
5 min - host share / discussion prompt
25 min - open discussion
20 min - closing sit

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"The Art of Making Friends With Ourselves" with Fer Luján
Oct
20
7:00 PM19:00

"The Art of Making Friends With Ourselves" with Fer Luján

“The Art of Making Friends with Ourselves” wth Fer Luján

Join meditation teacher & storyteller Fer Luján Mote in a heartwarming event where we’ll explore the ancient art of making friends with ourselves, and how it can serve as a gateway towards a more abundant way of being. Fer will also lead a brief meditation workshop that will help us practice this aforementioned art during our everyday lives. This event is open to all—no prior experience with meditation or spirituality is necessary to attend!

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Beginner's Mind - Introductory Meditation Group -  Fall 2021
Oct
13
7:45 PM19:45

Beginner's Mind - Introductory Meditation Group - Fall 2021

Interested in starting a meditation practice? In this introductory course we'll :
- set foundational intention(s) for practice,
- find a posture to match our individual body,
-introduce basic meditations - mindfulness, compassion, contemplation, and visualization
-discuss the bio/psycho/social/spiritual benefits to practice.
-learn how to begin a daily habit that will stick

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BCCP Community Meditation & Peer Support
Oct
12
6:00 PM18:00

BCCP Community Meditation & Peer Support

This drop-in group meets weekly to foster a safe, supportive space for developing a sitting meditation practice, and learning from fellow practitioners through sharing and discussion. Open to both those just starting their practice as well as those with more experience, the group meets in the spirit of the beginner, freshly, each week.

One volunteer keeps the time/schedule and another volunteer takes the host role, sharing a reading/experience/poem/song/topic to kick off an open discussion.

General Session Outline:

2 min - welcome, agreement and structure review
8 min - opening sit
5 min - host share / discussion prompt
25 min - open discussion
20 min - closing sit

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BCCP Community Meditation & Peer Support
Oct
5
6:00 PM18:00

BCCP Community Meditation & Peer Support

This drop-in group meets weekly to foster a safe, supportive space for developing a sitting meditation practice, and learning from fellow practitioners through sharing and discussion. Open to both those just starting their practice as well as those with more experience, the group meets in the spirit of the beginner, freshly, each week.

One volunteer keeps the time/schedule and another volunteer takes the host role, sharing a reading/experience/poem/song/topic to kick off an open discussion.

General Session Outline:

2 min - welcome, agreement and structure review
8 min - opening sit
5 min - host share / discussion prompt
25 min - open discussion
20 min - closing sit

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