There is probably one thing we can all agree on, and that is that we are living in turbulent times. Is it possible for us to see beyond the dark clouds forming around us?
With widespread war and famine happening in so many parts of our world, news about yet another mass shooting, and even the stability of our systems of government coming into question, we may feel helpless amid the intensity of this extreme suffering. In fact, it’s even possible that we feel guilty because of the relative comfort of our situations when so many others are facing unspeakable afflictions.
The Buddhist teachings tell us that mindfulness-awareness practices can help us weather the storm and connect with the indestructible calm - the unshakeable goodness - that is at the center of our beings, no matter how strong the gale force winds are blowing.
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Join us for an evening of meditation, contemplation and conversation to discover for yourself if there is indeed a way through to sunnier skies.
All are welcome! Guided meditation instruction will be given.
You are the sky. Everything else – it's just the weather.
~ Pema Chödrön
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About the teacher:
Laura Landau has taught classes in the Way of Shambhala series, Buddhist classes, Shambhala Art, co-directed the children’s program and for 4 years facilitated Friday morning meditation. She was a script reader, had a brief stint as a writer/producer, has a Masters in Transpersonal Psychology and worked as a poetry therapist.
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