Ongoing Gatherings

[CANCELLED] Bringing the Mind to Rest

"Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity." -Simone Weil

Date: Sunday, April 7, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Led by: Greg Patenaude

This event is In Person

This event is held In Person. New students are encouraged to attend!
We welcome and appreciate any donations to support the class. 

This meditation circle is open to all. We will be practicing meditation practices from the Buddhist tradition with a focus on shamatha, or bringing the mind to rest.

Learn the foundational practices for calming your mind, recognizing your own nature, and cultivating
your own personal practice.
Be introduced to the key points of meditation

Learn how to bring the mind to rest using various techniques

Learn how recognize the innate qualities of the nature of mind

Understand how we stray in the practice and how to eliminate errors in our meditation

About Greg Patenaude
Greg Patenaude is a Buddhist teacher, writer, and the director of Younge Drodul Ling, a Tibetan Buddhist non-profit located in Seattle. For over a decade he has been sharing his wisdom and guidance through leading meditation groups, retreats, and online and in-person classes. His dedication to helping others is evident in his commitment to supporting and inspiring fellow practitioners in their own spiritual journey, as well as his ability to present the ancient tradition in a way that is accessible and relevant to modern life. You can follow Greg’s writing on his website lifes.work .

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