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! 


2019 Class Teaching Schedule

Thusday October 24, Sacramento, CA 7:00-9:00pm www.sactoinsight.org

Sunday December 15, SF, CA 10:30am - Noon www.sfgaysangha.org
Sunday December 15, Marin, CA 6 - 8pm www.marinsangha.org

2020

Sunday January 11, Benicia, CA 6:00-8:00pm www.beniciameditation.com/
Thursday February 13, Sacramento, CA 7:00-9:00pm www.sactoinsight.org
Thursday May 6, Sacramento, CA 7:00-9:00pm www.sactoinsight.org
Thursday July 16, Sacramento, CA 7:00-9:00pm www.sactoinsight.org
Thursday November 5, Sacramento, CA 7:00-9:00pm www.sactoinsight.org

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.