Waterloo Riverview Dharma Centre

Monday, 7-9 p.m.	INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION This course will provide a solid grounding in the basics of meditation practice, according to the Theravadan Buddhist tradition. It includes instruction in concentration meditation and mindfulness/insight (Vipassana) practice, and offers guidance to integrate the practice in everyday life, i.e. stress management, dealing with difficult emotions, developing present moment awareness, etc. This 8-week course includes a one-day retreat. Meditation Instructor: Gwen Sears Cost: $145        Start date: March 15, 2010
Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.	MINDFULNESS MEDITATION: Cultivating Wise Attention and a Loving Heart. Mindfulness meditation and Loving-Kindness (Metta) meditation are practices which support each other, like ‘2 wings of a bird’. They teach us how to relate to this human condition we find ourselves in, with awareness, kindness, understanding, and compassion. They offer the possibility of a deeper knowing and understanding of what this human experience is about, and give rise to a natural compassion and loving-kindness for ourselves and others.  This 16-week course will provide guided meditation instruction, teachings, and discussion; and 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. Meditation Instructor: Susan Child. Cost: $145           Start Date: January 5, 2010
Thursday, 7-9 p.m.	BECOMING FULLY HUMAN: Embracing the Truth of Impermanence, Life and Death The natural cycle of life includes impermanence, change, growth and decay. As human beings, we are participant in this natural cycle, yet we live in varying degrees of awareness to this truth. According to the Buddha, failure to recognize and accept the truth of impermanence causes suffering; whereas understanding the truth of impermanence opens a new relationship to life, and to what it is to be fully alive. In this 16-week session, we will explore themes of impermanence and death utilizing the Buddha’s teachings, guided meditations and awareness exercises. *Please note: This course is a continuation from the fall session. During the winter session we will focus specifically on themes of death and dying. Meditation Instructor: Susan Child Cost: $145.00     Start date: January 7, 2010
Sunday, 10a.m.-12 noon	SUNDAY MEDITATION The first hour is silent meditation. The second hour is facilitated contemplation and discussion on Dharma themes. It is possible to attend the first or second hour, or both. Open to meditators from all traditions. Some meditation experience is required. Cost: Recommended donation $5.00     Start date: Ongoing
For visiting Dharma teachers see the special events schedule. COST: In keeping with the Buddhist tradition, the teachings are given freely. The fees are used to help offset the operating costs of the Centre. Meditation instructors and Dharma teachers are paid by Dana (voluntary giving/donation). Bursaries are available for those experiencing financial hardship, and no one will be turned away because of inability to pay.

For further information, please call (519) 880-1299
or e-mail: info@wrdharmacentre.com

Revised: December, 2009