Guest Teacher Juliana Sloane
IMT Welcomes Guest Teacher
Juliana Sloane
The Dharma Drop-In Group is IMT’s cornerstone gathering, offered since our inception in 2011. Dharma is a Sanskrit word meaning “teaching,” and most often refers to the words of the Buddha. Dharma also means “truth,” or “nature,” as in the truth of this moment, things as they are, or the nature of things. Our own direct experience is the most potent teacher we have, and the Buddha’s teachings show us how to pay attention to our lives, just as they are. This clarifies where and how we suffer, and therefore where and how we get free.
Each session includes a 30-minute guided meditation, dharma talk, plus discussion, reflection, and/or Q&A. Suitable for new and experienced practitioners.
This group is offered freely and no sign-up required. Your generosity — danā — is gratefully accepted, so we may continue offering dharma practice.
THIS WEEK WILL BE ZOOM ONLY
PASSCODE: sangha
DANĀ
All are welcome, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or class. The teachings of the Buddha are a priceless gift which are offered freely, and no one is ever turned away for financial reasons. We invite you to consider danā, generosity, as part of our practice together, and to give what you can to support this dharma service.
MEET THE TEACHER
Juliana Sloane first encountered the Dharma as a teenager, along with many of the beauties and challenges of practice. This led her to academic study of religion and gender, and ultimately, to pursue deeper practice and training in the Dharma. Over the years, Juliana has participated in Buddhist Chaplaincy training with the Sati Center, spent many years teaching with Spirit Rock Meditation Center’s Family Program, and co-founded a weekly sitting group for those who identify as women that has been active for the last 8 years. Juliana participated in the sixth iteration of Spirit Rock’s Community Dharma Leader Program in 2019 and completed this training through a Dharma Mentoring Program with Erin Treat and Pamela Weiss. Today, Juliana works one-on-one with individuals as a hypnotherapist and spiritual counselor, and teaches with communities including San Francisco Insight, Spirit Rock, Santa Fe Vipassana Sangha, and the Durango Dharma Center. Juliana lives in Santa Fe, NM and is delighted to be spending time with the Insight Meditation Tucson community!