BUDDHIST MEDITATION COMMUNITY
Offering Weekly Open Group Classes for EVERYONE
JOIN OUR WEEKLY GROUP MEETINGS ON ZOOM!
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS FROM 7:15 - 9:00pm
One-Time Registration
CLICK HERE
Check out our What's Happening page
and visit our facebook page for live-stream and recordings
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS FROM 7:15 - 9:00pm
One-Time Registration
CLICK HERE
Check out our What's Happening page
and visit our facebook page for live-stream and recordings
MARCH 2020 COVID-19 Statement:
Beginning March 18th, 2020 we will meet online ONLY until further notice
On March 11th, 2020, we received notice from the building manager at 5051 Mission to discontinue meeting in respect to State and Federal recommendations regarding health safety around the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Please read our note to the Sangha HERE.
SO... as we roll with the way it is, we're going to try something new in the interim. Please join us at our regularly scheduled time via the Zoom online video platform by CLICKING HERE and registering. You'll only need to do this once to join all future meetings.
Contact us for more information
THANK YOU for your patience and cooperation during this difficult time. Stay safe out there - and we'll hope to see you online!
SO... as we roll with the way it is, we're going to try something new in the interim. Please join us at our regularly scheduled time via the Zoom online video platform by CLICKING HERE and registering. You'll only need to do this once to join all future meetings.
Contact us for more information
THANK YOU for your patience and cooperation during this difficult time. Stay safe out there - and we'll hope to see you online!
~ Freely Offered ~
Wednesday nights
7:30* - 9:00
(CURRENTLY ONLY ONLINE ~ NO IN-PERSON MEETINGS )
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Become part of a "Sangha", the community that gathers to hear and practice the teachings of the Buddha "Dharma" and support each other on our paths to liberation from greed, hatred and delusion. We learn methods of untangling ourselves from the daily stressors that make life more difficult than it needs to be and are developing the wisdom to know how we can contribute to making a positive change in the world.
Every Wednesday night we get together to practice:
- "Vipassana" or "Insight" meditation for a half-hour. With guiding instruction suitable for all levels of experience and opportunity for individual attention.
- Learning about the Buddha's teachings as offered with a 20-40 minute Dharma talk.
- Giving time and attention to each other for inquiry and sharing of our experiences, structured in a way that cultivates communication skill.
Meditation guidance and dharma talks are given by Jeff, a trained Buddhist meditation facilitator (or an occasional guest Dharma teacher) who will share the Suttas and commentary of the Dharma using everyday language that we can all easily understand.
We also offer class series' from time to time centered around a particular book or collection of teachings. As well as: special events, off-site field trips and meditation retreats.
Be sure to check out the What's Happening page now and Contact Us to receive email notifications, our official "once-in-a-while" newsletter, or if you have any inquiry at all.
Drop in to any class!
Soma Dharma is a clean and sober environment!
Practicing Generosity:
Soma Dharma is sustained by willing donations from our Sangha.
$15-$20 is suggested for drop-in classes, any amount is appreciated.
No one is ever turned away for not donating funds.
Your attendance and participation is an act of generosity in itself.
Here are some ways to offer support through donation:
$15-$20 is suggested for drop-in classes, any amount is appreciated.
No one is ever turned away for not donating funds.
Your attendance and participation is an act of generosity in itself.
Here are some ways to offer support through donation:
Somadharma Inc. (LLC) EIN: 84-510-9994
|
|
About Jeff:
- Ongoing (current) Buddhist meditation teacher training in the Theravada tradition of the Ajahns
- Certified Buddhist Meditation Instructor and Group Facilitator: Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Center
- Mind Body Awareness Project Facilitator (incarcerated youth)
- Mindful Schools Certified Instructor
- MBSR Authorized Instructor (UMass)
- MBSAT (Substance Abuse Treatment) Certified
- Author of "Awareness MODE; A Buddhist Antihero's Journey Within"
I'm also happily married to our Co-founder, Emily, with whom I enjoy a clean and sober lifestyle. I'm the parent of two adult children and have been a local residential building contractor for almost 30 years.
Availability:
Individuals or groups, please contact me to discuss how I might be of service to you. I can offer consultation and private instruction in secular mindfulness and Buddhist meditation practices based on specific needs. My experience ranges from silent retreat leadership, to classroom and group therapy aid, from public speaking to individual mentoring in spiritual development, addiction recovery and Dharma study guidance.
References available upon request.
References available upon request.
|
Try to be mindful. And let things take their natural course.
Then your mind will become still in any surroundings – like a clear forest pool. All kinds of wonderful, rare animals will come to drink at the pool – and you will clearly see the nature of all things. You will see many strange and wonderful things come and go, but you will be still. This is the happiness of the Buddha. – Ajahn Chah . |