This series will teach mindfulness through meditation to help you get in touch with your body. Join us as we practic e sitting and walking meditation\, deep listening and loving speech\, and cultivate a community of equanimity\, compassion\, joy and present-moment awareness! \;
\nThere is a mindfulness teaching and discussion d uring our weekly meetings. \;Chairs and mats will be available. Partic ipants are invited to bring their own mat and/or a meditation cushion if d esired. \;
\nAccording to Plumvillage.org\, &ldquo\;Mindfulness is a kind of energy that we generate when we bring our mind back to our bo dy and get in touch with what is going on in the present moment\, within u s and around us. We can be mindful while standing\, walking or lying down\ ; while speaking\, listening\, working\, playing and cooking."
\nAnita Purvis enjoys facilitating meditation gro ups and going on retreats to Magnolia Grove Monastery. She is a Harmony Co uncil member of Dogwood Blossom Sangha\, a community of mindfulness practi tioners in the tradition of Plum Village which was established by Vietname se Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.
\n\nAll abilities are welcome. For disability a ccommodations\, call 479.856.7250 or email \;questions@faylib.org \;2-3 weekdays before a prog ram. Plan your visit by viewing our building map \;and details on accessibility services.
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