You are invited to join our Sangha wide Fall Practice Period. The focus will be The Three Centers of Deep Listening. Doing these practices with the support of Teachers, Sangha and daily teachings increases their potency. Join us!
The Three Centers of Deep Listening
This Practice Period will deepen the listening skills we explored last year. We learned how listening is integral to meditation and Awakening. It means being open and receptive to what arises within, as well as to the world around us. By not listening and living in a culture of distraction we have collectively lost our way. Thich Nhat Hanh gave us this advice about the Climate Crisis: “The most important thing that we can do is to hear within ourselves the sounds of the Earth crying.” And not only the Earth but many of its inhabitants who are crying at the loss of safe and livable habitats. And how many others need to be heard as victims of unjust and cruel mistreatment by unfeeling systems of oppression and greed.
Kwan Yin, the goddess of compassion, is known as “the one who hears the cries of suffering.” She carries a healing potion and freely offers it to those in need. Deep listening heals wounds and creates connections beyond what we know. It activates and strengthens the three centers of head, heart, and belly, giving us a greater capacity to be effective in our response. Through learning to listen from each of the centers, we deepen our connection to wisdom and love.
May we become a listening presence in the world, and a gift to all who need to be heard.
HOW IT WORKS
How you practice is up to you. You will be supported by the teachers, Anna Douglas. Terry Magee, and David Bornstein. They will each lead a daily meditation group by Zoom. You will also be supported by daily recorded instructions, as well as opportunities for questions and discussion with the teachers. There will be a Zoom dharma talk about the Three Centers on Monday October 17 with Anna Douglas , at 6:30pm.
Here is a list of what will be available to support you in deepening your practice and understanding:
Opening Ceremony, October 13, 6:00 pm PT
A Practice Period Pledge to fill out during the Opening Ceremony. (CLICK HERE to see and download pledge form)
Three daily sangha sittings, 7:00am, 12:00 pm, and 6:00pm, 40 min, led by Anna, Terry, and David.
A Discussion Group with Anna and Terry, 45 minutes via Zoom, to meet every day at 12:45 pm and 6:45 pm with the exception below.
There will be a Dharma Talk on the Three Centers on Monday, October 17, with Anna Douglas at 6:30pm.
You will be supported by Daily Recorded Instructions.
A curated list of Dharma talks and Guided Meditations to listen anytime.
Last day, a 3 hour hybrid Closing Ceremony: our first in person gathering since 2020, with food and time to visit. Zoom options will be offered.
October 22, 10:00am-1:00pm.
WHEN
Thursday, Oct 13, 2022 6:00 PM through
Saturday, Oct 22 2021 1:00 PM
DONATION
You have the opportunity to offer dana to support Anna Douglas.
Suggested donation is $175 - $25. We ask you to give what feels generous. Your generosity is what allows IMT to continue offering Dharma teachings.
CONTACT
For any questions contact Terry Magee at insightmeditationtucson@gmail.com or call 520-477-1897.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED & WILL OPEN SOON
To register click on the button below. Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email. After Opening Ceremony you will receive an email with a password, giving you access to the Practice Period Resource page which contains Zoom links and Selected Dharma Talks.
