This regular sitting group is led by Rick Hanson (with occasional guest teachers) on Wednesday evenings in San Rafael, California. The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly, and focused, and newcomers are always welcome.
Its approach is gently Buddhist - though you certainly don't need to be "Buddhist" to come
and get value, nor do you need any prior experience with meditation. We are grounded in
the Vipassana tradition, and very friendly and inclusive toward Zen and Tibetan approaches.
"Early-bird" meditation begins at 6:45 pm with formal instruction at 7:00, break at 7:30, and
talk and discussion from 7:40 - 8:30. We meet in the back room at A Sante Day Spa at the
corner of Brooks and 3rd (just east of A street), and you can park on the street or at the
bank parking lot at the corner of 3rd and A.
For more information, please see the flyer below. (If you need a free copy of Acrobat Reader, please download it here.) You might also like to listen to a recent talk, linked below (most recent are at the bottom of the list of talks) or look through some related writings (also linked below).
Regular meditation is one of the very best ways to cultivate the brain states of peace,
wholeheartedness, self-awareness, steadiness of mind, and happiness - as well as strengthen
the immune system and nurture other health benefits. And one of the best ways to support
regular meditation is to participate in a regular sitting group. We hope you will join us!
