September 29 - October 1, 2023

Beginner’s Meditation Class

Although the methods of meditation are simple and straightforward, it is best to practice them under the guidance of a teacher. Without a teacher, a meditator will not be able to correct beginner’s mistakes, which if uncorrected, could lead to problems or lack of useful results.

In our weekend meditation class, you will learn the fundamentals of sitting meditation, including proper bodily posture (sitting on a cushion or a chair), relaxation, and basic methods of concentration. In addition, you’ll learn about the proper environment, equipment, and timing, as well as self-massage and important concepts related to the process of meditation.

Teaches three forms of walking meditation methods: slow walking, fast walking, and natural walk. Very often we take walking for granted. But the art of walking can show us how to open up new possibilities in our experience of the world.

Teachers
Ven. Yanwu joined Dharma Drum Retreat Center (DDRC) in August 2021 as a Buddhist minister.  Prior to DDRC, he was a monastic advisor at Dharma Drum for Young People (DDYP)…
Yanxi Fashi first learned meditation when he was in college. He searches for the solution of how to eliminate the suffering, and Master Sheng Yen’s teaching inspired him in that Chan…
Class
In Person
Residential
DATE & TIME DETAILS

Check-in: 4:00 - 6:00 PM, September 29
End Time: 4:00 PM, October 1

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Sliding Scale
  • Base – $150.00
  • Sustainer – $200.00
  • Benefactor – $300.00
CONTACT
Email us about program
register@dharmadrumretreat.org
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