Open Public Sitting
FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
First Sunday Schedule
9:00–12:00 am: Meditation practice and instruction; practice period begins and ends with chants (come and leave anytime during this period). Our Children’s Program begins at 10 am.
During our meditation practice on the first Sunday of the month, we include a meditation practice for those who are seriously ill. This practice is called Matri Bhavana.
12 noon–1:00 pm: Various formal and informal community groups occasionally host a lunch after sitting at noon; if you are interested in hosting a lunch, please contact communitylunch@dcshambhala.org
Third Sunday Schedule
9:00–11:00am: Meditation practice and instruction; practice period begins and ends with Buddhist chants (come and leave anytime during this period).
11:00am-12 noon: Sadhana of Mahamudra (Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join in the Sadhana of Mahamudra practice.)
Note: The third Sunday practice schedule may be adjusted when other weekend programs are offered; please check the calendar.
EVERY MONDAY
6:00–6:45pm: Evening meditation practice.
No Meditation Instruction on Mondays.
EVERY TUESDAY
6:00–6:45pm: Evening meditation practice.
No Meditation Instruction on Tuesdays.
EVERY THURSDAY
6:30-7:30 pm: Evening meditation practice and instruction.
7:30 -8:15 pm: Public talk and open discussion
8:15 pm: Tea
Everyone is welcome. There is no charge for meditation sessions or meditation instruction. Please check the calendar for updates to the schedule.
