BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CiviCRM//NONSGML CiviEvent iCal//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20270207T100000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_364_b9cfdb860c2129bf55d3bd42cbc8a895@aryaloka.org SUMMARY:An Introduction to Meditation — Cultivating Kindne ss X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

An Int roduction to Meditation — Cultivating Kindness
\n find your depth\ , find you peace
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\n Feb 7\, 10-3

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This workshop is id eal for beginners\, or those looking to refresh th eir practice.

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Whether you're looking to de-st ress and find some stillness in your life\, to fee l at home in your body\, or to explore the nature of awareness\, this workshop is a great way to beg in!
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\n Access 2600 years of simple meditation teaching a nd technique on this introductory workshop. Partic ipants will learn everything they need to begin a regular and effective meditation practice. This wo rkshop is suitable for complete beginners\, or tho se looking for a refresher. You do not need to be a Buddhist to benefit from these practices.
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\n Meditation \, kindness and mindfulness practice:
\n — De-stresses\, relieves anxiety and relaxes
\n — Helps us to develop a sense of contentment and peace 
\n — Fosters a sense of internal wholeness and integration
\n ~~— Brings clarity and focus~~
\n — Deepens ou r capacity for body awareness
\n — Cultivates awareness of what we think and how we feel
\n — Fosters appreciation
\n — Deepens our capacity for k indness
\n — He lps us feel more connected
\n ~~— Helps to free us from hatred and resentment~~

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In this introductory meditation w orkshop we will explore the Buddha's teaching of k indness or metta\, ge nerally as a living principle\, and more specifica lly as a meditation practice. Participants will le arn the Metta Bhavana\, or Cultivation of Loving-K indness\, a meditation that has been practiced for thousands of years. Described as 'divine abiding' \, the practice of loving kindness meditation open s new dimensions and depths of positive emotion wi thin the heart. We will learn how to be with diffi cult emotion in a creative space\, rather than a r eactive cycle. We will explore the core Buddhist ethical principle of non-harm and its practical ap plication in daily life\, drawing out the rewards and challenges of a life lived with empathy and ki ndness.
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A vegetarian lunch is included. Part icipants may consider bringing a notebook with a p en\, a water bottle\, and warm socks or slippers. We provide meditation cushions and blankets\, as w ell as meditation chairs and benches. Our onsite b ook and gift shop has many great titles on meditat ion and Buddhism. ~~Click here~~ ~~for more useful i nfo about attending events at Aryaloka.~~
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~~Led B y —~~ Dh. Suddhayu and Team. Suddhayu has been a practicing Buddh ist since 1992. He is an ordained member of the Tr iratna Buddhist Order\, and has been teaching work shops and leading retreats since 1998. He currentl y works full time for Dharma initiatives at Aryalo ka Buddhist Retreat Center and Portsmouth Buddhist Center. He loves to teach meditation and to help others go deeper in their practice.
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How are we coming together safely?
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If you kn ow you ~~have been exposed~~ ~~to Covid-19 or if you have had Covid-1 9 within a five day period of the event’s start-ti me\, we ask that you not attend in-person.~~
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~~Masks~~ are optional unless otherwise stated. Please wear a mask if you have recovered from Cov id-19 and are still between days 6 and 10 from you r first positive test.
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~~~~If you have cold or flu symptoms~~\, we ask that you do not atten d in-person.~~
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We have installed new air purifiers with virus-destr oying technology!
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~~Zoom options are available for some events. Transfer of fees or ref unds are also available for illness or illness-pre ventative related absence.~~ ~~Please email~~ info@aryaloka.org if you have any question s about our safety protocols.
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This workshop inc ludes a vegetarian lunch. You can access helpful i nformation about attending workshops at Aryaloka here.
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At Aryaloka\, we strive to make our programs available to everyone regardless of their financial circumstances. Our fee structure allows you to pay accordi ng to your means.
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~~The~~ Event R ate ~~is our actual f ee for the event. It is for people able to pay for their living expenses\, and who can afford occasi onal or regular leisure expenses such as dining ou t.~~ ~~Any payment abov e the advertised fee is a tax-deductible donation.~~
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The Mid-Level Reduced Rate is for those who are able to pay for their living expenses\, though ex perience a consistent tightness in budget that mak es extras like leisure activities or unexpected ex penses difficult or impossible.
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~~The~~ Base-Level Reduced Rate is for those without an income or with an income low enough that making ends meet is a c hallenge.
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~~Those whose circumstances are n ot included above can email the office to make oth er arrangements including reduced rates\, payment schedules\, volunteer opportunities and scholarshi ps.~~ ~~info@aryaloka.org~~
DESCRIPTION:An Introduction to Meditation — Cultivating Kindne ss\n \n find your depth\, find you peace\n \n \n \ n Feb 7\, 10-3\n \n \n \n This workshop is ideal f or beginners\, or those looking to refresh their p ractice.\n \n \n \n Whether you're looking to de-s tress and find some stillness in your life\, to fe el at home in your body\, or to explore the nature of awareness\, this workshop is a great way to be gin! \n \n \n \n Access 2600 years of simple medit ation teaching and technique on this introductory workshop. Participants will learn everything they need to begin a regular and effective meditation p ractice. This workshop is suitable for complete be ginners\, or those looking for a refresher. You do not need to be a Buddhist to benefit from these p ractices.\n \n \n \n Meditation\, kindness and min dfulness practice: \n \n — De-stresses\, relieves anxiety and relaxes\n \n — Helps us to develop a s ense of contentment and peace \n \n — Fosters a se nse of internal wholeness and integration \n \n — Brings clarity and focus\n \n — Deepens our capaci ty for body awareness\n \n — Cultivates awareness of what we think and how we feel \n \n — Fosters a ppreciation \n \n — Deepens our capacity for kindn ess \n \n — Helps us feel more connected \n \n — H elps to free us from hatred and resentment \n \n \ n \n In this introductory meditation workshop we w ill explore the Buddha's teaching of kindness or m etta\, generally as a living principle\, and more specifically as a meditation practice. Participant s will learn the Metta Bhavana\, or Cultivation of Loving-Kindness\, a meditation that has been prac ticed for thousands of years. Described as 'divine abiding'\, the practice of loving kindness medita tion opens new dimensions and depths of positive e motion within the heart. We will learn how to be w ith difficult emotion in a creative space\, rather than a reactive cycle. We will explore the core Buddhist ethical principle of non-harm and its pra ctical application in daily life\, drawing out the rewards and challenges of a life lived with empat hy and kindness. \n \n \n \n A vegetarian lunch is included. Participants may consider bringing a no tebook with a pen\, a water bottle\, and warm sock s or slippers. We provide meditation cushions and blankets\, as well as meditation chairs and benche s. Our onsite book and gift shop has many great ti tles on meditation and Buddhism. Click here for mo re useful info about attending events at Aryaloka. \n \n \n \n Led By — Dh. Suddhayu and Team. Suddha yu has been a practicing Buddhist since 1992. He i s an ordained member of the Triratna Buddhist Orde r\, and has been teaching workshops and leading re treats since 1998. He currently works full time fo r Dharma initiatives at Aryaloka Buddhist Retreat Center and Portsmouth Buddhist Center. He loves to teach meditation and to help others go deeper in their practice.\n \n \n \n \n \n How are we comin g together safely?\n \n \n \n \n If you know you have been exposed to Covid-19 or if you have had C ovid-19 within a five day period of the event’s st art-time\, we ask that you not attend in-person.\n Masks are optional unless otherwise stated. Plea se wear a mask if you have recovered from Covid-19 and are still between days 6 and 10 from your fir st positive test.\n If you have cold or flu sympt oms\, we ask that you do not attend in-person.\n We have installed new air purifiers with virus-des troying technology! \n \n \n Zoom options are avai lable for some events. Transfer of fees or refunds are also available for illness or illness-prevent ative related absence. Please email info@aryaloka. org if you have any questions about our safety pro tocols.\n \n \n \n \n \n This workshop includes a vegetarian lunch. You can access helpful informat ion about attending workshops at Aryaloka here.\n \n \n \n At Aryaloka\, we strive to make our progr ams available to everyone regardless of their fina ncial circumstances. Our fee structure allows you to pay according to your means. \n \n \n \n The Ev ent Rate is our actual fee for the event. It is fo r people able to pay for their living expenses\, a nd who can afford occasional or regular leisure ex penses such as dining out. Any payment above the a dvertised fee is a tax-deductible donation. \n \n \n \n The Mid-Level Reduced Rate is for those who are able to pay for their living expenses\, though experience a consistent tightness in budget that makes extras like leisure activities or unexpected expenses difficult or impossible. \n \n \n \n The Base-Level Reduced Rate is for those without an i ncome or with an income low enough that making end s meet is a challenge. \n \n \n \n Those whose cir cumstances are not included above can email the of fice to make other arrangements including reduced rates\, payment schedules\, volunteer opportunitie s and scholarships. info@aryaloka.org \n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20270207T100000 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270207T150000 LOCATION:Aryaloka\n 14 Heartwood Circle\n Newmarket\, NH 03 857\n United States\n URL:https://aryaloka.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=364 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR