DAYLONG Hybrid (In-Person and Zoom)
What comes to mind when you hear the word "Simplicity?" An uncluttered space? A sparse calendar? Time in nature? These can all be helpful things to cultivate. The true liberative potential of simplicity, however, comes when we notice what is happening in our own minds, and return to the present moment. Simplicity is an inside job.
Among the Buddha's most grounding lessons was how to practice awareness of the body, the First Foundation of Mindfulness. The felt sense of the body is completely uncomplicated: a breath, a sensation, a step. We will offer the Buddha's instructions to help simplify our minds, settle our bodies, and ground ourselves in the present moment. And we will do it together.
You may have heard that this weekend's retreat, What is Awakening with guest teacher Tina Rasmussen, has been cancelled due to weather (Tina cannot get to Tucson!). Terry and David are inspired to offer this free daylong in its place. In the spirit of simplicity, there will be no registration process or fee for this daylong. You can just show up. As always, we gratefully accept your dana, generosity. We are delighted to note that this is the first time in nearly four years that Terry and David will teach side-by-side!
Come join us for a gentle day of teachings and practices. The day will consist of sitting and walking meditation, an interactive process, Q&A, and Dharma teaching.
WHAT TO BRING: Please bring whatever sitting gear supports you and please bring your lunch to offer continuity of practice. You are welcome to bring a snack or tea to share. A refrigerator and a microwave will be available.
WHEN: Saturday, January 20, 2024
TIME: 9:30-4:00
Please arrive by 9:15 to get settled in the meditation Hall.
LOCATION: Pima Friend's Meeting House
931 N 5th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
PARKING: Parking is available in back lot, along 1st St west of 5th Ave or along 5th Ave between 1st and Speedway. Be mindful of parking permit signs.
ONLINE PARTICIPATION: To participate via Zoom CLICK HERE and you will be directed to Daylong Zoom Meditation Hall where you will find the Zoom link.
DANA: This class is offered freely. Dana is gratefully accepted.
CONTACT: Terry or David at insightmeditationtucson@gmail.com or call 520-477-1897
ABOUT THE TEACHERS
Terry Magee (she, her) has been practicing Insight Meditation since 1995, studying with Shinzen Young, Sayadaw U Tejaniya, Anna Douglas, Carol Wilson, and other Insight Meditation teachers. Since 2006, she has been teaching as a Dharma Leader under the mentorship of Anna Douglas. She has been especially interested in trauma sensitive mindfulness as well as using mindfulness meditation for the management of physical pain for herself and others.
David Bornstein, MSW, (he/him), is a Dharma Leader for IMT. He was introduced to Insight Meditation in 1997, and has sat one or more residential retreats most every year since 2000. David graduated from Spirit Rock’s Dedicated Practitioner Program in 2016, the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program in 2019, and was a member of Spirit Rock’s most recent Community Dharma Leader cohort, until it was cut short by COVID. David lives in Vermont with his wife and daughter, and will be moving back to Tucson in the summer of 2023.