Buddhist traditions have understood meditation to be one of the core elements of the path to awakening. Today, scientists, health-care professionals, and many people learning mindfulness practices have come to recognize that meditation can help bring more ease and wellbeing into our lives. With all the different techniques and approaches out there it can be hard to know how to get started. In this program we'll go step-by-step through the things you need to develop or strengthen your meditation practice, including:
* finding a suitable posture for meditation
* understanding the things that stand in the way of a daily practice
* bringing mindfulness into daily-life activities
* practicing different meditation techniques including mindfulness, concentration, and lovingkindness
This six-week program will be held on Zoom and will include instruction, question and reflection sessions, guided meditations, and interactions in small breakout groups.