Classes

What might you expect at a Meditation Class?

A weekly meditation class can be a wonderful grounding to your practice and sustain your practice through the rest of the week. The structure of different classes varies, but there are a number of activities most classes offer. 

Classes begin with a 30-40 minute silent meditation period. If you have a meditation cushion (zafu) and knee cushion (zabuton), it is helpful to bring them to class. It is also fine to sit in a provided chair. Sometimes meditation instruction is offered. If you are new to meditation, let Heather know, and she will be happy to provide meditation instruction.

Sitting meditation is followed by a short break, to stretch, use the restroom, or get tea and share community with others. The second half of class includes a dharma talk, which is teaching period often containing stories and examples from the insight meditation tradition, and how it applies to our lives today. Dharma talks are often followed by a short discussion period. Class ends with a short guided meditation. Please, come join us! 


2018 Class Teaching Schedule

Thursday February 8, Sacramento, CA 7:00 - 9:00pm www.sactoinsight.org
Sunday, February 11, Benicia, CA 6:00-8:00pm www.beniciameditation.com/

Sunday February 18  - Year 6 Committed Students Study & Practice Program Begins (MahaSati)

Sunday May 6, SF, CA 10:30am - Noon www.sfgaysangha.org
Sunday May 6, Benicia, CA 6:00-8:00pm www.beniciameditation.com/

Thursday May 10, Sacramento, CA 7:00- 9:00pm www.sactoinsight.org
Sunday November 18, Sacramento, CA 7:00-9:00pm www.sbmg.org
Friday December 7, Public Talk in Portland, OR - contact Heather for details

Regular Teaching at Mt. Stream Center Sitting Group:
-  Visit www.mtstream.org for Heather's scheduled teaching of the Monday Night sitting groups.  Click on Nevada City Sitting Groups.