Meditation and Mindfulness in the tradition of
Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh
This group is for Meditation & Mindfulness.
There is no requirement to be experienced in meditation, beginners are welcome!
Although the practice is based on Buddha's teachings, this practice is NOT specific to religion, it's about Mindfulness & Peace! Non-Buddhists are welcome!
There is no requirement to attend on a regualr basis.
Read more about Thich Nhat Hanh here
We will start the evening with a short reading, followed by a period of reflection and then discussion. We will then go into a guided meditation, and for those who would like to participate, we will end with a short walking meditation.
You can either sit in a chair to meditate, or you can bring your own meditation cushion if you would prefer to sit on the floor. Wearing something loose and comfortable for meditation will help you relax! You might like to bring a blanket and cosy socks, and perhaps a scarf to tie round your middle to support your hands.
We will meet at 19.00 on a Thursday evening for 60 - 90 mins (please note a start date has not been confirmed yet, please advise me to preferred times)
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Kilbarchan Chiropody, Steeple Street, Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire PA10 2JE
There will also be Meditation & Mindfulness days, Walking Meditations and other events organised throughout the year
This group is NON-PROFIT. £3.50 is payable towards to cost of hiring the venue.
Any profit made from classes will be used for materials to promote future classes and events.
Any further money raised will be donated to Plum Village in aid of Sponsorship VIETNAM.
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