1st and 3rd Saturdays - Mindful Movement and Meditation

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Use movement in standing positions to release tension so you are more at ease in your sitting meditation practice. Twenty minutes of gentle movement practice followed by forty minutes of silent meditation. Come and condition your busy Saturdays with mindfulness. and ease.
Led by Beth Chorpenning.

Sunday Morning Meditation, 9 -10 am

Followed by noble conversation (optional)
Taken from Buddhist tradition, Vipassana or Insight meditation cultivates being in the present moment. Mindfulness is generated through silent walking and silent sitting practice.
Orientation session every first Sunday of the month at 8:15 AM

2nd Sunday of the month - Sunday Half Day Sitting

Check the RMI calendar for exact dates

Basic Schedule for Sunday Half Day Sitting 9 a.m. - Noon
9:00 a.m. Short reading/walking 10:15 a.m. Sitting
9:15 a.m. Sitting 11:00 a.m. Walking
10:00 a.m. Walking 11:15 Sitting
11:55 Optional short reading and closure

Includes the "Regular Sunday Morning Sitting" from 9 to 10 AM.
For more information contact Beth at 719-685-5575
There will be an opportunity to offer dana (donation) to RMI..
RMI Orientation or previous experience is required.

Monday Evening Sitting Practice, Time: 6:30 to 7:30 PM

Practice Leader: Joan Norris
Basic meditation instructions will be presented if needed

Wednesday Morning 7 to 8:00 am

Wednesday Evening Sangha, 7 PM - 8:45 PM

Requirements: Orientation, Introduction Class, or previous training in Vipassana
For those who practice Vipassana: 10 minute walking, 40-45 minute sit, chanting and a program.

Orientation to learn the basics of Vipassana meditation

Every Wednesday at 6:15 PM preceding evening Sangha
The first Sunday of every month at 8:15 AM preceding the Sunday Sit

Loving-Kindness Meditation - a Guided Meditation

Followed by Dharma discussion and noble conversation (optional) at 1 pm - 2pm on the 4th Friday of each month.

Taken from Buddhist tradition, Metta meditation cultivates our willingness to send and receive loving-kindness. Guided phrases and imagery are used to open the heart and mind - first to ourselves, and then to our loved ones, neutral ones, those we consider difficult, and finally all beings.