This weekend event will be an exploration of the traditional Four Foundations of Mindfulness in a playful and interactive format of meditation, discussion, space awareness and classical texts. What does being mindful in a Buddhist context really mean? How can deepening our appreciation and connection with these four foundations inspire our dharma journey whether we are new to meditation or seasoned practitioners?

Mitra Lee Worley

As a practitioner, Mitra Lee aims to be a champion of meditation both on and off the cushion. “I look for the truth that underlies the dharma,” she says, “and seek ways to bring it into moment-to-moment life beyond any dogma.” Mitra Lee lives in Boulder, Colorado, where she is a recently retired Professor of Theater and Contemplative Education at Naropa University.

The “Mitra” title: In 2005, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche empowered a group of his long-time students to be senior teachers of Nalandabodhi. He gave each of them the title Mitra, which is drawn from the Sanskrit term Kalyanamitra, “spiritual friend.” The Mitras guide Nalandabodhi’s three paths of Study, Meditation, and Mindful Activity and teach throughout the world. Mitra Lee Worley oversees the Path of Meditation within the Mitra Council.

No meditation experience is necessary to benefit from this program.

Registration

Full Program:  General $125.    Nalandabodhi members $100.

Friday Session only:  $25.

To register, please contact Bob Hoffman (bfhoffman09@gmail.com) and pay below or mail a check to:  Bob Hoffman; 31 Woodland Street, #6D; Hartford, CT 06105.  Please let Bob know if you are interested in volunteering to help before or during the event. Also, please let Bob know if you require financial assistance in order to attend this event.

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 Friday Session only $25: [nicepaypal type=”pay” amount=”25″ name=”Mitra Lee Being Mindfulness Friday only” sku=”MitraLee”]

Schedule

Friday

6-6:30PM – welcome/ registration

6:30-7PM – meditation

7-9PM – teaching

Saturday

9-9:30AM – welcome

9:30-10AM – meditation

10AM-Noon – teaching

1:30-2PM – meditation

2-4PM – teaching

Sunday

8:30-9:00AM – welcome

9:00-10:20AM – meditation

10:30AM-Noon – teaching

1:30-2PM – meditation

2-4PM – teaching