Meditation: A Solid Foundation
A five week class series for beginners and experienced meditators
with Ian Challis
January 19 – February 16, 2017

Five Thursday evenings
(Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16) 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Mindfulness meditation is a proven path to becoming more open, compassionate and relaxed in our ever-changing lives, in this “eternal unfolding moment”. The Buddha taught mindfulness as a technique we can each develop that brings greater presence, calm, clarity, and ultimately — freedom, into our experience.

In this five week course, led by Ian Challis, we will examine and practice the techniques of Insight Meditation in the context of the Buddha’s teachings. Our focus will be a Solid Foundation: the fundamentals of practice; meditation techniques; working with distractions; lovingkindness meditation; integrating your practice and your life; practicing in community, and more. We’ll alternate practice periods, instruction, Q&A and discussion.

Ian Challis teaches at Insight Community of the Desert, Palm Springs. He began a committed meditation practice in 2005 and has studied with many teachers in the Insight tradition of Buddhism,including Larry Yang, Joseph Goldstein, and Leigh Brasington. Ian is currently engaged in the two year Community Dharma Leader training at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. Supporting your practice of mindfulness meditation is a true passion!

Registration and cost:

Suggested $75 donation for this five week class series.
Sliding scale and full scholarships available.
Space is limited so please pre-register!