Date(s) - March 13, 2016
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Introduction to Meditation
With Lama Trinley and Justin Walker
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Interested in meditation but not sure where to begin? Please join us for a short introduction to meditation, where we will learn some simple practices that will awaken us to the joy of the present moment. This course is freely offered and is open to the public.
Is this class for me?
If you want to learn more about meditation, then this class is for you. You don’t have to be Buddhist to meditate. You don’t even have to be religious. All you need is a sincere desire to open your heart and mind to the present moment.
If you’re new to meditation, this class is a great way to get a sense of what meditation is all about. If you’ve practiced other forms of meditation or contemplation, this will give you a taste of the relaxed, spacious approach to meditation practiced in the Tergar community.
What will we learn?
In this single class, we will learn how meditation can transform all aspects of our experience into sources of joy. In particular, we will practice resting the mind in a state of relaxed, alert attention (a practice known as “resting in open awareness”) and also how we can use sounds as supports for meditative awareness.
Where:
Urban Yoga
3225 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(Park in Urban Yoga’s garage for event to avoid street parking)
Cost/Registration: Free, but please register in advance by emailing [email protected] so we know how many to expect.
Phone: 520-891-5522
Lama Trinley is the resident Lama for Tergar Phoenix. Lama Trinley began his traditional contemplative training at Tergar Monastery. He has completed three years of isolated meditation retreat, and six years of philosophical study achieving the equivalent of a Master’s Degree in Philosophy. His command of English and his humble and gentle demeanor make him easily accessible to newcomers and experienced meditators alike.
Justin Walker is a Practice Leader in the Tergar Meditation Community. He has been studying meditation for 20 years both in traditional retreats and amidst daily western life. He has a wife and two daughters. During the past 10 years, he assisted Mingyur Rinpoche and Tergar International in the establishment of meditation communities in both Phoenix and Tucson.
Location
Urban Yoga, Phoenix AZ, United States