Meditation
My Mission is to offer a safe and consistent communal space in which the people of the greater Annapolis metropolitan area can come and sit in mindfulness-awareness meditation, participate in contemplative practice, study, and socialize with like hearted and like minded individuals. This form of meditation is secular path that is practiced by people of all religions and backgrounds.
I continue to be a practitioner of Shambahala meditation which is also known as mindfulness awareness meditation. I am currently taking a sabbatical from hosting meditation while my business is in transition. Please e-mail or keep checking this site for up to date information.
When the meditation begins it will start with a 15-30 minute period of mindfulness awareness practice. Please observe silence once in the studio. After the sitting there may be a talk and discussion. There is no cost for the weekly sitting, but donations are welcomed and appreciated for the expenses related to equipment, food, and printed materials. All are welcome and encouraged to come practice with us. If you physically can’t sit on a cushion don’t worry we will have chairs available.
Meditation instruction is offered for anyone who wishes to learn more about the practice of mindfulness-awareness meditation as well as to share their experience with a well seasoned meditator.
The form of meditation taught and practiced in AM:AM is best discovered by experiencing it first hand. Also as you sit with us you will be encouraged to create a daily practice at home and may want to purchase a meditation cushion like the ones that you will be using at AM:AM. When you are ready to take that step in your practice cushions will be available at samadhi cushions.
There will also be weekly announcements about the intensive programs offered at the Baltimore and Washington Shambhala Centers that can deepen your practice.
Podcasts:
I have been digesting podcast lectures to get in some of my Dharma on the go. If you are iTunes savy and know how to subscribe these wonderful nuggets of growth then I strongly suggest the ones I have listed below. If you do not know how to listen to podcasts get some help and try them out. As you will find out there are many more podcasts to choose from, but these are free and full of wisdom that will help you to remember the choice-less choice of your freedom. Enjoy!
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