MAYA MEDITATION RETREATS in Stuart, VA (near Roanoke):
Information on Teen and Young Adult retreats at www.mayaretreats.org.
 

FAMILY MEDITATION CLASS IN WASHINGTON DC:

GROWING UP CAN BE HARD

“If you don’t think the idea of rebirth is scary, think of having to go through adolescence all over again”

– Thanissaro Bhikkhu (a Buddhist Monk)

You don’t have to believe in rebirth to appreciate that growing up can be hard. The goal of the Family Meditation (FM) class is to provide young children with a Buddhist framework to 1) explore their inner life, 2) understand the causes of emotional stress, 3) realize the possibility of freedom, and 4) develop the Buddha’s path of peace, wisdom and kindness.

WHAT HAPPENS IN THE FAMILY MEDITATION CLASS?
Classes include lessons on basic Buddhist teachings along with discussion and meditation. Visual aids, movement, stories, songs and other exercises support the concepts. The meditations are “bite-sized’ and are meant to introduce the basic practices of serenity, insight, and kindness. More information on the goals, methods and teaching philosophy of the class.

WHO IS THE CLASS FOR?
The FM class is geared to children ages 5-12, although all ages are welcome. Parents attend the classes with their children. This way, the parents are able to see what their children are learning, reinforce the lessons outside of class, or adjust the lessons to suit individual children. Attending class together can help parents and children support each other, and create a sense of being a team.

SCHEDULE AND LOCATION
Classes take place at All Souls Church (ASC) in Adams Morgan: 1500 Harvard Street NW, Washington, DC 20009. The main entrance to the church is on 16th Street but please use the Harvard Street entrance on Saturdays. Parking is difficult – please read the parking regulation signs to confirm you have a legal space.

Sundays, 12:45-1:45 p.m. in the Eaton Room (2nd Floor):
November 22, December 13, January 3, February 7, March 14, April 11, May 16

Fees:  The fee for families who pledge to ASC is $5/class; the fee for non-pledging families is $10/class.

If you are not on the class email list, please contact Carl Skooglund, cmskooglund@verizon.net, (202) 510-3283, to verify the class dates and their location.

THE TEACHERS
The class is led by Jennifer Jordan, Ofosu Jones-Quartey, Stig Regli and Carl Skooglund. More information about the teachers.

Flyer with information about the Family Meditation class.