July, 2006 Newsletter
General Practice Schedule
Sunday mornings
10 - 11 am: sitting and walking meditation
11 - 12 noon: readings and discussion
5th Sunday: Tea ceremony. Bring your favorite poem, story, or song to share.
3rd Sunday The Hermit’s Well program for children, led by Paul Norton, Babara Ley, and Pat Holland. Please bring the kids at 10 am for a two-hour on-site supervised program of games, songs, arts and crafts, stories, snacks, mindfulness exercises, and other activities (In April only, held on the fourth Sunday).
Wednesday evenings, 7 - 8:30 pm: sitting and walking meditation, readings and discussion.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 6 - 6:45 pm: Free drop-in meditation instruction.
Mon and Wed mornings, 6:30 - 7 am: sitting and walking meditation
Yoga sessions
Julianna and Ken Kipp (414-961-1787, www.yogaspace.us):
Fri, 9:15 - 10:45 and Sun., 2:30 - 4:00.
Sylvie Horvath: See information posted at Center
Sunday mornings in July
Mindfulness Practice: Basics and Beyond — What is mindfulness, as a daily practice and an aspect of the Buddhist path? We will discuss the roots of mindfulness, the ways to manifest it in ordinary activities, and the goals of a mindful life.
August
The Divine in Buddhism. Some versions of Buddhism never mention god, but others are centered on devotion to divine beings. Some people combine Buddhist practices with a belief in the Judeo- Christian God, others regard Buddhism as an alternative to Western faiths. We will discuss “Living Buddha/Living Christ” by Thich Nhat Hanh, among other books.
September
Engaged Buddhism. We will read and discuss Thich Nhat Hanh’s book “Calming the Fearful Mind: A Zen Response to Terrorism.”
October
Attachment and Non-attachment. What does the central Buddhist doctrine of non-attachment mean? How does it differ from not caring or being disengaged? We will explore the dimensions of non-attachment in meditation practice and daily life.
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Upcoming events and classes
(for information or to register, call 414-962-8678)
Saturday, 15 July, 2006: Regional Day of Mindfulness, sponsored by the Mindfulness Community of Milwaukee at the DeKoven Center, Racine. Flyers available at Center; please register early Saturday, 26 August 2006. One Day Meditation Retreat for the Mindfulness Community of Milwaukee, 9 am - 5 pm. Deepen and stabilize your mindfulness practice in a rural setting near Plymouth, WI. We will have extended periods of sitting and walking meditation, and instructions on mindful eating and also mindful drawing. Cost: $20 per person. For more details, see brochure at Center.
Tuesday, 5 September 2006 for 11 consecutive Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 pm: Mindfulness In Everyday Life. Paul Norton will teach mindfulness-based stress reduction and the first steps on the Buddhist path.
Open to new and experienced meditators, this course covers basic practices such as sitting and walking meditation and mindfulness in everyday life. $125 for the entire course, includes book and two CDs of guided meditation. Or attend on a drop-in basis, just to learn how to meditate: $15 per session. Scholarships available.
Upcoming versions of Paul Norton’s course:
Series II: Thursday evenings, starting 11 January 2007 (probably off-site, in Merton WI). Series III: Thursday evenings, started 12 April 2007. Sunday, 10 September, 2006, 12 noon to 1 pm.
Meeting of the Practice Committee. Stay after Sunday morning sangha to share your ideas about upcoming themes, classes, etc. at the Center.