Dharma Kids, 8 - 8:45 am
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This monthly program is intended to provide children a basic orientation to the life and teachings of the Buddha and to Buddhist meditation. The program is designed for children ages 3-12; parents are encouraged to participate as well. Dharma Kids combines walking meditation, guided quiet minutes (sitting) meditation (approximately 5 minutes), with Jataka Tales, themed crafts and discussion of basic Buddhist teachings like right speech, right action and mindfulness.
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Orientation to learn the basics of Vipassana meditation |
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Sundays except the 2nd Sunday of each month. Orientation is given around 10:00 AM
following the Sunday Sit, by request. |
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Sunday Morning Meditation, 9 -10 am
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Followed by noble conversation (optional)
Taken from Buddhist tradition, Vipassana or Insight meditation cultivates being
in the present moment. Mindfulness is generated through silent walking and silent
sitting practice.
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2nd Sunday of the month - Sunday Half Day Sitting
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Check the RMI calendar for exact
dates
Basic Schedule for Sunday Half Day Sitting 9 a.m. - Noon
9:00 a.m. Short reading/walking
9:15 a.m. Sitting
10:00 a.m. Walking
10:15 a.m. Sitting
11:00 a.m. Walking
11:15 Sitting
11:55 Optional short reading and closure
Includes the "Regular Sunday Morning Sitting" from 9 to 10 AM.
For more information contact Victor 719 667-1555
There will be an opportunity to offer dana (donation) to RMI.
RMI Orientation or previous experience is required.
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