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Wasting Time?

“My meditation practice was a godsend to me because it allowed me to relax while not feeling like I was frittering away precious time” – Brad Warner, “How to Not Waste Time” (Tricycle, Summer 2012)

This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged equanimity, just sitting, patience on September 16, 2017 by alan.

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Next session, Wednesday, April 23, 12:10-12:40 pm

Join Reedies and their guests for our once-a-week silent meditation session. All sessions during April 2025 will be held on Wednesdays.

Our April 23 session will be hybrid with 2 options.

 

In-person option: Eliot chapel

 

Online option: Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/639700409

Whichever option you choose, sit with Alan (Chapel or online), other Reedies, and campus visitors, anytime between 12:10 and 12:40 pm for silent meditation. No need to look at your watch. Bells will be rung every 10 minutes. Show up and leave as you wish. Advance registration is not required.

Check out Our Schedule to see our full Spring 2025 meditation schedule. Our Practice offers information for participants that is specific to in-person and online participation.

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