Hamilton Meditation Centre

We are starting to explore the idea of beginning to meet weekly again, except on Zoom. Interested to know your thoughts! Please message or comment here. Here's an article for your Tuesday as well to ponder: https://tricycle.org/maga/when-student-ready-teacher-bites/

'For Shinran, the problem with religious practice based on achieving something, on calculation, is that it actually reinforces the ego. You think: I’m good, I meditate, or I follow the rules, or I’ve attained something special, and so forth. As soon as that happens, you’ve defeated the whole purpose of Buddhism.' https://tricycle.org/magazine/beyond-religion/

Interested in Buddhism and want to learn more? https://tricycle.org/beginners/

Fascinating practice! https://tricycle.org/magazine/listening-to-silence/

The practice of compassion is always fresh!

https://tricycle.org/magazine/prison-desire/

Online retreat on the bardo of crisis starts tomorrow, pay what you can. It looks fascinating! https://www.crowdcast.io/e/transforming-obstacle-into-oppor

"Dear Friends, During this season of such sufferingclose-in and globalwe are sending each of you our deepest wishes for safety and well-being. If ever there's been a time for us to nourish our connection with each other and to explore the ways we can deepen our love and presence, this is it. In that spirit, and with the help of the team at Sounds True, we will be going Live this Thursday, April 2 at 12 pm ET / 9 am PT. You can join this livestream here via Sounds True's Fac...ebook Page. We so look forward to connecting with you on Thursday! If you can't join us live on Thursday, you will be able to access the replay and several other resources here, including a two-part talk entitled "A Steady Heart in the Time of Coronavirus." We hope these will support you in moving through the uncertainty, fears, and losses that come with this kind of crisis. Another resource is a guide to doing a home retreat, and it includes an audio guided half-day retreat. You can access this half-day retreat here. https://product.soundstrue.com/power-of-awar/free-retreat/ Please take good care of yourselves and others in your life. While we can't hold hands, we can bring our hearts closer. With loving blessings, Tara and Jack P.S. We look forward to seeing you during our Livestreamthis Thursday, April 2 at 12 pm ET / 9 am PT. You can join our call on Thursday here."

In case you would like to read two free chapters...

https://unifiedmindfulness.com/um-community-meetup/

During this time we are in self-isolation to #FlattenTheCurve , it is good to know there are many opportunities for study, exploration, and personal growth online like this one. Stay safe everyone!

Introducing a Series of Live Online Practice Sessions! With Sharon Salzberg, Mindy Newman, and Koshin Paley Ellison In response to this time of heightened anxiety and isolation due to the COVID19 heath crisis, we are offering free virtual meditations from some of our most beloved teachers, including Sharon Salzberg, Mindy Newman, and Koshin Paley Ellison.... Mark your calendar for these upcoming sessions: Sharon Salzberg Tuesday, March 17th at 1pm EDT Mindy Newman Thursday, March 19th at 7pm EDT Koshin Paley Ellison Tuesday, March 24 at 1pm EDT The calls will be hosted on Zoom and will feature a talk and guided practice led by each teacher. There will also be an opportunity for Q&A at the end of each call. Sign up for the calls and receive a link to join in at the scheduled time: https://zoom.us//regis/uJMucumuqDMqqs07l3yG4Kte49zdKQ3_IQ

We can't meet today for meditation, because of social distancing, but as you practise today, here is a good article on inquiry. https://tricycle.org/magazine/investigating-the-mind/