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Mindfulness Meditation 
We build mindfulness/ awareness in meditation and in daily life. We will look at different approaches to awareness, from the body meditation as taught by U Ba Khin of Burma, to the approach of Shinzen Young, to the stress reduction and healing approach of Jon Kabat-Zinn. Mindfulness practice finds its completion in wisdom and ever deepening heart opening. This series is somewhat planned for those who have some meditation experience and wish to deepen their understanding and practice. We also welcome those who are new to meditation. And it is also intended for those who have completed the introductory Calm and Clear course at Friends of the Heart. Learning meditation is not a linear process, but rather an individual synthesis of experience. So we give you some techniques, ask some questions and share. The structure is open and will develop content depending on those who come more regularly. In the spring of 2007, we had several classes in which we used enhanced audio to induce altered states. This is an exploration of relaxation and insight with induced alpha and theta brainwaves. We generally start the class with a connected series of sitting, walking/standing and sitting meditation. This helps build a bridge between the contemplative act of meditation and our daily activities. Each class will include time for practice as well as discussion and learning. Practice, including sitting or walking meditation makes up at least half or more of class time.
Web Resources
A Death a Day "Death can come at any time, in any way. Nobody can avoid it. No amount of personal power, money, or special abilities can prevent it." Suggested Resources for Meditation Using Auditory Aids
Suggested General Reading for Mindfulness Study
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