Meditating in Community with Blake Barton

an ongoing drop-in class

Description

Meditation can help us find more happiness and tranquility in life. The purpose of this class is to create a community of meditators to support each other along the meditative path. Each class will begin with approximately 30 minutes of guided meditation exploring a wide variety of mindfulness meditation techniques. The guided meditation will have ample periods of silence to deepen your practice. This class is suited for beginners through advanced meditators.

Following a break, there will be a short talk on a meditation or mindfulness related topic. There will then be a period of Q&A and discussion. The discussion will allow for optional check-ins where you will have the opportunity to share your meditation experiences, challenges and wins. 

You will be given optional meditation or mindfulness challenges and homework to increase your motivation and understanding. For example, meditate at least 5 minutes per day for the next week. 

Additional Information

This class meets in person at TCMC. It is also offered in a hybrid format, so you may choose to attend in person or from home via Zoom. For those meeting in person, we enter the building through the back door, remove shoes and meet in the larger meditation hall in the front of the building. We have plenty of chairs and cushions so you do not need to bring anything.

Please refrain from wearing scented products (natural or unnatural) as some people are allergic.

You may also optionally schedule a one-on-one meditation coaching sessions with Blake to talk about your meditation practice. 

August Topics

Aug. 3 - Practicing Wise Concentration (samadhi)
Aug. 10 - Starting Where You Are in Your Practice
Aug. 17 - Working with Intention in Meditation and Life
Aug. 24 - Acting as Though: Trusting your Experience
Aug. 31 - Developing Wise Effort

When

Monday Evenings from 6:00 - 7:20 PM at TCMC - 1147 N Howard Blvd in Tucson

Donations

This class and TCMC are supported by your generous donations. TCMC  has a building mortgage, utilities and insurance expenses.  The suggested donation is $5-10 per class or $20-40 per month. You may make a donation via Zelle, PayPal or credit card Here.
Donations are optional, and no one one will be turned away due to inability to pay.

Registration

Email Blake here to register.  Please let me know if you want to attend in-person or via Zoom, and I will send additional information about the class.  After you register the first time, registration is not required for subsequent classes.

Contact

 Blake Barton - Contact Here

Teacher

Blake Barton - has been regularly practicing meditation for 23 years, and has been teaching meditation since 2012. He completed the 3 year Dharma Treasure meditation teacher training program. He has a passion for meditation and a lifelong interest in fitness, simple living, wellness, and health.