Half Day of Mindfulness, Red Springs, Apr 25

Being Okay with Uncertainty and Releasing Turmoil and Fear

Michael Ciborski’s relaxed and light-hearted presence conveys joy and peace to all who have the opportunity to study with him.
His knowledge and practice grew from the rich soil of Plum Village, France, where he spent nearly ten years, both as a lay practitioner and as a monastic. Michael lived and worked intimately with Thich Nhat Hanh and the monastic community to organize, support, and offer meditation retreats around the world. Thich Nhat Hanh named him a Dharma Teacher in 2001. Michael returned to lay life in 2003.
He is married to Fern Dorresteyn, also a Dharma Teacher in Thich Nhat Hanh’s tradition. They have two children and live in New Hampshire, where they are building a mindfulness practice community for sustainable living called MorningSun.
WHAT TO BRING:
• Sitting cushion or meditation bench if you wish; chairs and extra cushions will also be available.
• A box lunch for yourself. Assorted teas, water and cookies will be supplied.
WHAT TO WEAR: Comfortable, loose fitting clothing; no shorts or tank tops, please!
COST: Donation based on ability to give.  Suggested amount: $20
TO REGISTER:  Please call or email if you plan to attend: 910-843-2427
johnbowman@nc.rr.com

Meditation Events at TAHC, Sou. Pines, Jan 26, 27

CONSCIOUS LIVING CLASS Jan. 26, 2010 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. $10.00 Everyone is welcome.
DISCUSSION: Great discussion and insights from the group last week! We will continue looking at the four personality styles, how they live in completely different "reality tunnels," and how to relate and communicate with each style, no matter what your style may be.
Each Conscious Living Class ends with deep healing relaxation and powerful, positive affirmations.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEDITATION Jan. 27, 2010 7 p.m.  FREE! Everyone is welcome!
DISCUSSION: Silence is your true nature, your natural state of being and is uncreated, requiring no effort. Silence is the language of God.

Silent meditation follows the discussion. For more information about meditation, please see: http://www.theawakenedheartcenter.com/naturalmeditation.htm
 and http://www.theawakenedheartcenter.com/joy_of_meditation.htm

Tom Thompson
The Awakened Heart Center for Conscious Living
130 North Ashe Street
Southern Pines, NC 28387
910.692.0995
http://www.theawakenedheartcenter.com/

Mindfulness

http://www.plumvillage.org/practice/5_mindfulness_trainings.htm