Our Meditation Sessions

 

We practice meditation, mindfulness, and Zen Buddhism in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. See the About Us page for more info about the group.

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A typical in-person meditation session consists of:

1. Guided meditation (approx. 20 min)

2. Walking meditation (approx. 10 min)

3. Silent sitting meditation (approx. 15-20 min)

4. Mindful break / stretching (approx. 5-10 min)

5. Singing practice songs (approx. 5-10 min)

6. A reading on Buddhist teachings (we pass a book around the circle and each of us reads a paragraph from it if we wish) (approx. 15 min)

7. Dharma sharing: sharing our experience with the practice in our daily lives or asking questions, if we wish. See the Dharma Sharing Guidelines (approx. 30 min)

 

A typical online Zoom meditation session consists of:

1. Guided meditation (approx. 20 min)

2. Walking meditation \ Mindful movements (approx. 15 min)

3. A reading \ video on Buddhist teachings (approx. 20 min)

4. Dharma sharing: sharing our experience with the practice in our daily lives or asking questions, if we wish. See the Dharma Sharing Guidelines (approx. 30 min)