Liberation Park La Crosse sessions in September

September 6th -- Wesley UMC at King & 8th (see important details below)

This month we will have two sessions of our usual silent meditation and conversation on aligning our lives with the Dhamma of Awakening and the practice of the Middle Way.

Buddha's advises his son Rahula to make his mind like earth, water, fire, wind, or space. Contemplation of these dhatus (properties, elements) as they operate within and around us is suggested as preparation for mindfulness with breathing. This teaching also fits with The Instruction to Malunkyaputta (SN 35.95), which illuminates the heart of mindfulness. Santikaro will share a practice of meditation with these fundamental material properties as a skillful means to settle and ground ourselves, as well as let go of egoistic clinging.

 

These teachings fall within the framework of the noble eightfold path and middle way. We often ask how the path can ground and guide us midst the challenges, storms, and provocations swirling around us and inside us. What are the realities of being mindful, kind, responsive, undistracted, and imperturbable midst the sorrows and the joys?

In the original presentation, the path is a harmonious weaving of 8 strands of Rightness, Intelligence, and Skill that culminates in True-Right Knowing and Liberation.

Location information -- Important!  The church doors will be locked. The evening's hosts will arrive early to set up and meet you at the door. Please use the 721 King Street entrance, where one of us will be waiting to greet you. Knock if you don't see anyone. There will be plenty of parking on the street. The church also has parking space off of 8th St. 

Meditation starts at 6:30 pm. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before then. The "Lounge" where we will be meeting has many chairs. If you prefer to sit on the floor, please bring your own mat and cushion.

Dāna (donations, gifts, free-will offerings) to sustain Liberation Park and support our work are most welcome. A donation is also made to the church for kindly hosting us.

A sampler of Santikaro's talks from La Crosse and elsewhere are posted at http://liberationpark.org/audio/index.htm

Next sessions:  September 20th.

Liberation Park August 30 meditation

a Crosse area Friends: Wednesday meditation & Dhamma inquiry August sessions:  30th at Wesley UMC   August 30th -- Wesley UMC at King & 8th (see important details below) August has 5 Wednesdays, so we decided to meet again the end of the month for our usual silent meditation and conversation on aligning our lives with the Dhamma of Awakening and the practice of the Middle Way. We agreed to continue with The Instruction to Malunkyaputta (SN 35.95), which gets to the heart of mindfulness, whether seeing, hearing, experiencing, or thinking. What is the secret of simply experiencing this moment such that "just this is the end of suffering"? Hint: Something like not piling on with cogitations and stories. We will further explore practical steps for bringing this simple, profound core teaching into daily life: in the seen, just see; in the heard, just hear; in the experienced, just experience, in knowing, just know. No need to be here or there or in between.     These teachings fall within the framework of the noble eightfold path and middle way. We often ask how the path can ground and guide us midst the challenges, storms, and provocations swirling around us and inside us. What are the realities of being mindful, kind, responsive, undistracted, and imperturbable midst the sorrows and the joys? In the original presentation, the path is a harmonious weaving of 8 strands of Rightness that culminates in Right Knowing and Liberation. Location information -- Important!  The church doors will be locked. The evening's hosts will arrive early to set up and meet you at the door. Please use the 721 King Street entrance, where one of us will be waiting to greet you. Knock if you don't see anyone. There will be plenty of parking on the street. The church also has parking space off of 8th St.  Meditation starts at 6:30 pm. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before then. The "Lounge" where we will be meeting has many chairs. If you prefer to sit on the floor, please bring your own mat and cushion. Dāna (donations, gifts, free-will offerings) to sustain Liberation Park and support our work are most welcome. A donation is also made to the church for kindly hosting us. A sampler of Santikaro's talks from La Crosse and elsewhere are posted at http://liberationpark.org/audio/index.htm Next sessions:  September 6th and 20th.

Liberation Park, PO Box 205, Norwalk, WI 54648

Two Madison events in October

Two Unique Opportunities
Events With Matthieu Ricard On October 24 
 

A Life In the Dharma:
Reflections On the Path of Awakening

In this daylong retreat, Matthieu will share the inspirations that have shaped his journey, including important insights and practical advice on the cultivation of compassion and the practice of meditation. With his characteristic warmth and wisdom, he will share his personal experiences on the path, as well as lead periods of meditation and discussion. Matthieu will soon be entering a period of semi-retirement, so this is a rare opportunity to spend time with this remarkable person.

Date/Time/Location:
October 24:  9:00am — 4:00pm
UW-Madison Gordon Commons Event Center
Madison, Wisconsin
 

REGISTER NOW 

Visit our website for more details and logistics.
 

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Transforming the Mind:
Scientific and Buddhist Perspectives On the Science of Well-Being
— A Discussion With Dr. Richard Davidson

This discussion is a unique opportunity to learn from some of the world’s leading experts on meditation and the science of transforming the mind. The work of these individuals has shaped the way we view the mind, brain, and our capacity to cultivate awareness, compassion, and wisdom. The evening will include a dialogue between Mr. Ricard and Dr. Davidson, and an opportunity for the audience to ask questions.

Date/Time/Location:
October 24:  7:00pm — 9:00pm
UW Madison Gordon Commons Event Center
Madison, Wisconsin
 

REGISTER NOW 

Visit our website for more details and logistics.

Sounds True $1 Sale

Sounds True is having a Pearls and Practices Sale -Some of their most popular core teachings from different traditions for $1

http://www.soundstrue.com/store/2017-pearls-and-practices-sale.html

Liberation Park August meetings

La Crosse area Friends: Wednesday meditation & Dhamma inquiry

August sessions:  2nd and 16th at Wesley UMC  

 

August 2nd -- Wesley UMC at King & 8th (see important details below)

We will convene this Wednesday for a silent meditation and conversation on aligning our lives with the Dhamma of Awakening and the practice of the Middle Way. 

A question for your reflection: How do the various facets of right intention guide our practice of mindfulness in daily life?

Our framework for this year is the noble eightfold path and middle way. We often ask how the path can ground and guide us midst the challenges, storms, and provocations swirling around us and inside us. What are the realities of being mindful, kind, responsive, and imperturbable midst the sorrows and the joys?

In the original presentation, the path is a harmonious weaving of 8 strands of Rightness that culminates in Right Knowing and Liberation.

Location information -- Important!  The church doors will be locked. The evening's hosts will arrive early to set up and meet you at the door. Please use the 721 King Street entrance, where one of us will be waiting to greet you. Knock if you don't see anyone. There will be plenty of parking on the street. The church also has parking space off of 8th St. 

Meditation starts at 6:30 pm. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before then. The "Lounge" where we will be meeting has many chairs. If you prefer to sit on the floor, please bring your own mat and cushion.

Dāna (donations, gifts, free-will offerings) to sustain Liberation Park and support our work are most welcome. A donation is also made to the church for kindly hosting us.

A sampler of Santikaro's talks from La Crosse and elsewhere are posted at http://liberationpark.org/audio/index.htm

Next sessions:  August 16th (and maybe 30th).

Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche talk - August 6

We will meet for the monthly meditation next Sunday, August 6th from 10:30 - 12:00 at Sharon & Frank's house, 1832 22nd Street South, La Crosse. At our last regular meeting in June, participants expressed interest in listening to a conversation between Pema Chodron and Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche about Karma. We have the audio mp3 of this talk which is about 50 minutes long and we will share it with the group after our meditation period. There is some more information about this teaching below, in the first link.

We will not meet on the first weekend of the month in September as it is Labor Day weekend.

Please let me know if you plan to attend on August 6th and if you prefer a cushion or a chair.
Sharon   563-794-1244

Karma - Sounds True www.soundstrue.com Two masters, one from the West and one from the East, present an empowering co-teaching on the often-confusing subject of karma.

Wisconsin Retreat in October

Dear Friends, Madison Insight Meditation Group and Madison Vipassana are happy to let you know that registration for our October 5-8 retreat with Janice Cittasubha Sheppard is now open at madisonmeditation.org/ 

The October 5-8 retreat is residential. It will be at Pine Lake Camp, a beautiful wooded location on Pine Lake in Westfield, Wisconsin. The theme for the retreat is "Ending the Ping-Pong Game: The Peace of Balance in Body, Mind, & Heart." On the website you can read a blog by Jan on the topic for the retreat. 

Additional details about the retreat, Jan's article, and the registration information and form are all available on the website and also in the our July 2017 newsletter which you can open and read here: http://madisonmeditation.org/newsletters 
 
With metta and best wishes for your summer and transition into fall. 

The Board of Madison Vipassana, Inc.