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A four-week course, Wednesdays 6:45-8:00 PM, February 19 - March 12 at 73 Court Street, Portsmouth
Meditation helps us to develop contentment, clarity, integration, concentration, and a sense of peace. Practicing Mindfulness as we go about the activities of our lives helps to keep us centered, creative and in touch with our own vitality.
This class offers a weekly opportunity to build your meditation and mindfulness skills by practicing with others in a supportive, friendly context. Led meditations and practice exercises will focus on developing an embodied awareness, within the Buddhist ethical framework of kindness toward self and others. There will also be time for sharing experiences and tips about establishing a regular meditation practice. Suitable for beginners, or those who wish to explore their practice more deeply.
The course is by donation: we suggest $10-$15 per class or $40-$60 for the entire 4-weeks; it is also ok not to donate if your budget is too tight. Proceeds will be split between South Church and Portsmouth Buddhist Center. A donation bowl will be onsite. Although the course builds on the material of the previous week, it is also OK to just drop in. Chairs and cushions will be provided, but feel free to bring your own gear if you prefer. Dress in whatever way feels comfortable to you. Online registration here.
Led By — Dh Shraddhavani (Bettye Pruitt), who is part of the team running the Portsmouth Buddhist Center. She received her Buddhist name in 2018 at ordination into the Triratna Buddhist Order, part of a worldwide Buddhist movement originating in the UK. Shraddhavani has been practicing yoga and meditation for 25 years and has been practicing and leading meditation for over a decade at Portsmouth Buddhist Center and Aryaloka Buddhist Center in Newmarket.