portlandinsight.org

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Basics of Mindfulness

with Douglas Pullin

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Six Wednesdays: 1/14, 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/11, 3/25

6:00pm - 7:30pm

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► HELD IN PERSON and ONLINE via Zoom ◀︎

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.


Registration

You may self-select Dana below. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports teachers, PIMC, and your fellow Sangha members.

No one is turned away for lack of funds.
Full scholarships available* and drop-in donation at the door is also accepted.

Due to the limits of the registration software, full scholarships must be requested via THIS FORM. Please email office@portlandinsight.org with questions.

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

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Price Tiers


$155.00
This rate supports not only your participation but also helps us offer reduced-cost options to others and maintain hybrid access via Zoom. It's a way to practice generosity and support the wider Sangha.
$125.00
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