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Basics of Mindfulness

Winter Session with Douglas Pullin

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SIX WEDNESDAYS
5:30 pm – 6:50 pm

January 29, February 5, February 12, February 19, February 26, March 5

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► HELD IN PERSON AND ONLINE VIA ZOOM ◀︎
Zoom link to attend class will be sent upon registration

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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For more info, email Doug at douglaspullin@gmail.com

This class is for those wanting support in establishing a daily meditation practice, deepening practice, and becoming more loving.

In this introductory class, the basic instruction in insight meditation will be given sequentially, beginning with a focus on mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, of emotions, of thoughts, of mind and of the application of mindfulness in daily life and on retreat. This 6-session class is appropriate for beginners as well as for experienced meditators who want to refresh the fundamentals of their practice. In this class you will learn to:

Develop a healthier relationship with your thoughts.

Develop more balance with your emotions.

Be more in touch with your body and mind.

Increase your capacity to be loving and kind.

Be more peaceful.

This class will provide students with a relaxed and supportive environment. Doug will tailor his instruction to meet the specific needs of participants. In a step-by-step process, students will learn the foundations of insight meditation and basic mindfulness practice. Students will be provided with an at-home practice guide and instructions to expand mindfulness into everyday life. Practice outside of class is an important part of the learning process.

Books for the class may be downloaded free of charge:

Mindfulness in Plain English by Henapola Gunaratana

The Power of Mindfulness by Nyanaponika Thera

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Douglas Pullin

Douglas Pullin (he/him) has been teaching at PIMC since 2004. He is a lineage holder and authorized to teach in the Insight Meditation tradition of U Ba Kin and Ruth Denison. Douglas graduated from the Spirit Rock sponsored Community Dharma Leader Training with Tara Brach and James Baraz in 2008.  Douglas is currently a student of Mathew Flickstein in the Bhante Gunaratana lineage.

Dana

Suggested donation $165
No one turned away for lack of funds
Full scholarships available*
PRE-REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS REQUIRED

*You may self-select dana below. Due to the limits of the registration software, offerings of less than $1 cannot be processed by this form. If you require a full scholarship, please use THIS FORM to register instead.

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Portland Insight Meditation Center
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All ages, ethnicities, socio-economic groups, religious backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome.