After the fun, hecticness, excess, and loneliness of the holidays, we look to re-establishing our meditation practice. With fresh insights into why regular meditation practice is so important — often discovered in the absence — we aim to reconnect and deepen. Even with the joys, festivity, and beauty of the season, our petty dissatisfactions and grievances accumulate, even intensify. Meditators take these as opportunities to better understand ourselves. Let’s recommit to this practice in the new year.
This workshop will revive a powerful breathing skill that grounds us and clears the mind. We will dig into our aspirations and motivations to strengthen resolve for the long journey. And we will remind each other about caring for the tender beating heart within each of us seeking peace and compassion.
Santikaro will offer guided practices that draw upon Early Buddhist teachings concerning these themes. Each practice will be followed by a debriefing and discussion. The workshop will be suitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike.
Registration: To attend you must register through EventBrite. The registration fee is $15 to cover expenses. For Santikaro's effort & teaching, dana (goodwill donation) will be gratefully accepted at the workshop. All dana supports Kevala Retreat and Santikaro’s work.
Date and Time: Saturday, January 11, 1:00 to 5:00 PM. Please arrive between 12:30 - 1:00 to sign in and set up. Doors close at 1:00 PM.
Location: Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1650 West Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640. The entrance is the large door in the courtyard facing Foster.
Logistics: Street parking is available on Foster and on the side streets just north of the church. There is one flight of stairs up to the meditation room. The floor is carpeted, and chairs will be provided. Please bring mats, cushions, and kneelers if you use them.
To learn more about our teacher, Santikaro, and his Dhamma refuge in southwestern Wisconsin, please visit the Kevala Retreat website. For questions or more information about the workshop, please contact Ellen.