Regular group meditation classes are held Thursday evenings from 7-8:30pm (Austin TX begins May 28th, 2015). The group meditation classes generally follow the following format:
Regular Group Meditation
- 5 Minutes of Introduction
- 10-15 Minutes of Guided Meditation
- 20 Minutes of Sitting Meditation
- 30 Minutes of Group Dialogue
Mailing list subscribers are periodically emailed supporting material. Newcomer instruction is intertwined with regular group instruction. Please arrive from 6:30 to 6:45 your first evening so we can get introduced.
Other Information
There is no required cost for any of our programs, however contributions are graciously accepted to help offset minor expenses.
The facility we use is primarily made up of one large room. We encourage you to wear something comfortable for the meditation. No shoes are worn in the meditation room. No food or drink is permitted.
Mental Preparation for Classes
Meditation instruction follows the teachings of Ajahn Lee Dhammadharo and Ajahn Geoff, members of the Thai Forest Tradition. If you wish to get a head start with the meditation techniques taught at the meditation center, please read and experiment with the following:
A short-form of meditation instructions can be found in the Strengths Central Media Library.
A good starting point to begin learning about what is taught at the center is: With Each and Every Breath, authored by Ajahn Geoff.