Feb 29: Day of Meditation with Janice Cittasubha Sheppard

Posted on December 27, 2019March 1, 2020 by Terry Gliedt

A Refuge Supreme: The Buddha, The Dhamma, and The Sangha When the heart is happy, at ease, and safe, the mind will follow. Frequently, however, we try to force the mind to quiet and clear while the heart is not yet there. The heart is the leader on the way to peace and putting the mind ahead of it is like putting the cart before the horse - it doesn't get us where we want to go. In this day-long retreat, we'll investigate some of the traditional ways to put the heart first and to feed calm, ease...

2020/02 – Feb. 28: Friday night talk with Jan Sheppard: Madison Insight Center

Posted on December 27, 2019February 5, 2020 by Terry Gliedt

Forms for the Heart" When the heart is happy, at ease, and safe, the mind will follow. Frequently, however, we try to force the mind to quiet and clear while the heart is not yet there. The heart is the leader on the way to peace and putting the mind ahead of it is like putting the cart before the horse - it doesn't get us where we want to go. Offered freely on a donation basis. Jan has been practicing meditation since 1995 and teaching meditation since 2002. She was trained by the Abbots of ...

2020/03 – Fundamentals of Insight Meditation

Posted on December 16, 2019April 9, 2020 by Terry Gliedt

A 6 week class covering insight meditation instructions, mindfulness, working with difficult emotions and mental processes, establishing a practice. For those new to meditation or looking for a refresher on the fundamentals of insight practice.This class is offered on a donation basis. The suggested donation is $90, but you can pay what you like.

2020/01 – Continuing Meditation Class

Posted on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019 by Terry Gliedt

This is the continuation of our meditation program after the Fundamentals class. Its purpose to support and deepen practice, as well as share with other meditators. It also focuses on understanding of how this 'pathless path opens' for us. Please email Susan is you wish to join this class.

2020/01 – Fundamentals of Insight Meditation

Posted on December 1, 2019January 13, 2020 by Terry Gliedt

2019/12 – Finding Oneness and Compassion in a divisive world

Posted on November 19, 2019November 20, 2019 by Terry Gliedt

The world today seems so divided, full of anger and conflict. It's not difficult to feel alienated and overwhelmed. Using the teachings of the brahmaviharas, the morning will explore guided practices and experiences of the open heart, touching the inner kindness and acceptance that is the core of who we are, as a loving response to life.

2019 Sunday Talks

Posted on October 14, 2019March 16, 2021 by Terry Gliedt

function popout(url) { window.open(url,'talks','resizable=1,scrollbars=1,height=100,width=480,top=0,left=100'); } About samadhi (Susan Weir) Oct 12, 2019 the five elements of right speech (Susan Weir) Apr 28, 2019 Deep listening: the path to Right Speech (Susan Weir) Mar 31, 2019 Resistance to the moment (Lou Weir) Mar 24, 2019

2019/10 – Continuing Meditation Class

Posted on September 17, 2019September 25, 2019 by Terry Gliedt

This in an ongoing class to support and deepen meditation practice. Looking at spiritual awakening from the Insight (Vipassana) tradition, this group will cover the structure of dhamma supporting practice and what's beyond beginning instructions. TIME: Tuesday evenings, 6:30-8:45 pm. DATES: Oct 8, 22. Nov 5, 19. Dec 3, 17. PLACE: Insight Meditation Meeting Room Please email Susan is you wish to join this group.

2019/10 – Non Doing Meditation

Posted on September 6, 2019December 7, 2018 by Terry Gliedt

Who is meditating when you meditate? Is it an experienced meditator who has developed the skill of mindfulness and can pay attention? Maybe one who is still working on the craft? What happens when the meditator gives up trying to get anywhere or do anything? This will be explored in this 6 week class using guided meditations, teachings and questions and answers. Every other week will be silent sittings. For experienced meditators.

2014 Sunday Talks

Posted on July 24, 2019January 22, 2019 by Terry Gliedt

function popout(url) { window.open(url,'talks','resizable=1,scrollbars=1,height=100,width=480,top=0,left=100'); } Is meditation worth it? (Susan Weir) Dec. 21, 2014 Abundance without attachment (Susan Weir) Dec. 14, 2014 Inhabiting our lives fully (Lou Weir) Dec. 7, 2014 The theme for November, our Thanksgiving month, is on gratitude and generosity Engaged practice: Where gratitude meets generosity (Susan Weir) Nov. 23, 2014 Gratitude for Everything (Lou Weir) Nov. 16, 2014 Generosity and ...