Meditation ZOOM on next Monday
Join in from 7:15pm, meditation starts at 7:30pm.
Sajhu-Paul will be hosting and leading an online meditation.
Each Monday there is the opportunity for you to develop your meditation practice by sharing with regular meditators across Australia.
The sessions usually begin with an inspirational short talk from a recognised teacher on topics such as Emptiness, Serendipity, Power Perception, Joy and Connection. The topic this time will be "MEETING SILENCE".
This meditation starts with a relaxing guided body scan before a mostly SILENT meditation. The techniques practiced will be Relaxation, Introspection, Allowing and Experiencing. Tonight will again be an opportunity to use the Japanese Zen style of meditation called Shikantaza (Just Sitting).
In all our weekly meditation sessions, we provide a place to be inspired by and to learn about and practice with others, the incorporation of mindfulness, peace and stillness into meditation and our daily lives. It is suitable for all levels.
This Zoomed only meditation is usually on every Monday at the same time. This week there will also be a Canberra in-person meditation on THURSDAY. See the Meetup calendar and postings for all events and dates.
New and existing Zoomers including experienced and inexperienced meditators, and new members and their guests, are welcome at all our events.
TIMES:
You are most welcome to zoom in anytime from from 7:15 pm so we can have a chat as well as sort out any technical issues. We start the meditation at 7:30 pm. The meditation session takes about 1 hour: we finish before 9:00 pm.
LINK & PASSWORD
You will see the link and password on this event page after you RSVP. It will also be posted on the "Messages - Chat" area for this event. Please do RSVP if you are attending even if you are a regular: it helps with the preparation and organising.
WHAT WILL HELP YOUR MEDITATION.
Arrange a space where distractions are minimised. Wear suitable seasonal clothing and footwear. You may want to use a blanket as our bodies usually cool down during longer meditations like these. You can use a chair or meditation stool and/or cushions. All meditations benefit from having a straight back in a relaxed but not supine posture.
COMMUNICATION: LATE CHANGES.
For better communication and in case of any late event change please check this this event post in the comments section below as well as the "Messages - Chat" session for this event or direct messages to you on this meetup website.
Please don't be a no show. Please be considerate of others: if you have to cancel your attendance do so ASAP here on meetup so we're not unnecessarily waiting around for you to join.
OTHER DETAILS:
There is no charge for this event.
A donation box is available at our in-person events should you wish to contribute to assist with our costs according to your own circumstances. Donations are not compulsory.
More information here ...
https://www.meetup.com/Free-Form-Meditation-Canberra/messages/boards/thread/53172163#132948948
Public Liability Waiver:
By RSVPing "Yes" or attending this event you acknowledge and accept that no public liability insurance covers this event and you indemnify the Group, its leaders, the host, those assisting the organising and those participating in the activity against any injury or loss you may sustain or cause to others through your participation in the event.
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS:
More information here....
https://www.meetup.com/Free-Form-Meditation-Canberra/messages/boards/thread/53172158/#132948943
OUR GROUP:
Our group provides regular, free, safe, helpful spaces to practice meditation and socialise. We are a very normal collection of people informed by many interests, disciplines and teachers from many traditions but any techniques taught do not require us to engage in any religious or cult practices or commitments including financial.
When not affected by unforeseen circumstances such as the Covid situation, we have a diverse range regular weekly activities. This usually includes a weekly Zoomed only and an in-person non-zoomed meditation event usually on a Wednesday. There is also a monthly spiritual book club and less frequently there are special weekend events including Movie Nights, Social gatherings, Conversations Game Dinners and retreats.
