Some of our classes are offered with the option of attending either in person or online via Zoom. Your choice will apply for the duration of the session.
If you register for online classes, you will receive a follow-up e-mail with the instructions for connecting via Zoom.
Mindfulness practice cultivates the ability to relate to our present moment experience with awareness, instead of being caught up in conditioned patterns of doing and being. As we learn to be present in the moment, mindfully paying attention, we awaken to know the simple joy of 'being'.
This 16-week session will include meditation, teachings and instruction, awareness exercises with a focus on awakening joy, gratitude, connection with nature.
This course is suitable for anyone who has completed the 8-week Introduction to Meditation course, or has experience with mindfulness practice, and would like to deepen their understanding and practice.
This 8-week course, based on the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program, provides a solid grounding in the basic skills of mindfulness meditation, helping to reduce stress, quiet the mind and develop the ability to be present and at ease with life as it unfolds in each moment of experience. The course includes instruction and support with establishing a stable meditation practice, and cultivating mindfulness in everyday life.
A one-day retreat, to help integrate the teachings and the practice, will be held on Saturday, April 20 from 9 am to 3 pm.
Regular weekly attendance during the course is important. Weekly instruction, and practicing within a group of meditators provides support for learning meditation and developing a practice. Please consider your schedule and ability to commit to the 8 weeks before registering for the course.
The course instructor will contact you prior to the course start date to welcome you and discuss any questions.
This 16-week session will continue with the focus on natural awareness and heart practice, cultivating and deepening our practice, integrating the teachings, awakening wisdom and love. The weekly sessions will include meditation, teachings, and selected contemplations to support our practice.
This course is suitable for anyone with a solid foundation in meditation practice and Dharma teachings, and with permission of the teacher.
Please email info@wrdharmacentre.com to register. Registration is limited to 15 people.
Additional information will be sent out prior to the day.
Program fees help to support the operating costs of the Centre.
In keeping with the Buddhist tradition, the teachings are given freely. Meditation instructors and Dharma teachers are paid by Dana (voluntary giving/donation).
Teacher dana may be offered by e-transfer to sue@wrdharmacentre.com.
For those facing financial challenges, arrangements can be made to reduce or waive course fees.
Everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of ability to pay.