Mastering the 10 Stages of Meditation
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Would you like to begin a meditation practice but don't know where to start? Have you hit a plateau in your established practice? Improve your meditation by working with the fundamental components of consciousness – attention and awareness. The distinction between “attention” and “awareness” is rarely discussed but a correct understanding can prove invaluable for your practice.
In this day-long workshop, you will learn:
- How to distinguish the difference between attention and awareness
- Develop a clear understanding of the Meditation Stages
- Learn how to cultivate proper motivation and a joyful attitude to establish and ensure your meditation practice flourishes
- Simple tips and antidotes to deepen your practice, even when you feel like your meditation practice has hit a plateau.
Whether you are new to meditation or are a seasoned practitioner, this workshop will give a clear roadmap that will allow you to achieve new breakthroughs on your meditative path of awakening.
The Mind Illuminated tradition combines Buddhist wisdom and modern brain science for greater mindfulness. It was developed by Upasaka Culadasa (John Yates, PhD.), a meditation master with over four decades of experience in the Tibetan and Theravadin Buddhist traditions. He also taught physiology and neuroscience for many years.
In addition to the workshop you are welcome to sit daily with meditators to support your practice. Sits will be from 7-8am daily beginning December 3rd. On Wednesday evenings we will gather from 7:30 -9pm to talk about our practice.
You may attend just the Workshop or just join us for the daily sits in December or you are invited to attend both.
$50
No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
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This workshop is hosted by four of Culadasa's authorized teachers-in-training:
Henrik Norberg
Henrik Norberg has studied buddhist meditation for 18 years, and has led sittings groups and retreats in Europe and the Bay Area. He is currently studying under Culadasa (John Yates), and is focusing on integrating samatha-vipassana in daily life.
Brett Monzel
Brett Monzel has been practicing Buddhist meditation since 2004. He spent seven years in Soto Zen monasteries where he ordained as a monk, and later received dharma transmission. Brett has been studying under Culadasa since 2005, and co-leads a meditation group in Berkeley.
Mimi Moncier
Mimi has been meditating since 2005 and studying/practicing the techniques from The Mind Illuminated by Upasika Culadasa since 2015. Currently she teaches meditation to beginners, yoga to individuals/groups and trains Yoga teachers to teach Yin and Restorative Yoga.
Upasaka Nandaka
Nandaka is an Agile Coach and meditation teacher in San Francisco, CA. He has been practicing meditation in The Mind Illuminated tradition since 2013 and took Upasaka vows with Culadasa in 2016. Nandaka runs the Bay Area Pragmatic Dharma Sangha and invites you to join in!
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