Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community

We talk a lot about "seeing impermanence" in Buddhist teachings - this week we will talk about how we do this, and why it can be freeing for the mind and heart. Ajahn Chah describes seeing impermanence like watching "still, flowing water." We will explore this tonight in step 13 of the Anapanasati Sutta: Mindfulness of Breathing. We will review from step 1, so everyone welcome!

Please join us Wednesday, March 5 at 7 pm Saskatchewan time
(NOTE Daylight Savings Time! 9 pm Eastern, 8 pm Central, 7 pm Mountain, 6 pm Pacific)

For in person information or to register for Zoom access check out the link in the comments.

This practice and teaching is freely offered. If you are able to offer financial support to Jeanne, please visit our dana page for details on sending an e-transfer or making other arrangements.
https://saskatooninsight.com/wp/about/dana/

IMAGE DESCRIPTION: The image captures a serene view of Zeden Lake in Saskatchewan. The sky is filled with varied cloud formations. The lake stretches across the lower half of the image, reflecting the sky's colors and clouds in its calm, mirror-like surface. The sky above features a blend of soft pastels, with patches of light blue, grey, and hints of peach near the horizon, indicative of either dawn or dusk. The distant horizon is lined with a silhouette of dense forest, primarily composed of tall evergreen trees. Photo provided by Andrea G. End description.

Good evening friends, a couple weeks ago some likeminded community organizations and individuals began planning a march for international women’s day (March 8th). They would love to extend an invitation to join them in celebrating all women.

If you’re interested in volunteering, please scan the QR code or follow this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/d7XNPRW1RgCUa3Ux8

For more information or any questions, email [email protected]

Thank you!

TODAY:
Liberating the mind: Step 12 of our Mindfulness of Breathing teaching. We are starting to get into the territory of understanding the temporary liberation of buddhist meditation. This can bring significant experiences of freedom, of liberation, of letting go, that can be inspiring and motivating. We will review steps 1 to 11, so it’s not necessary to have been in the group previously - Everyone is welcome.

Everyone welcome.

Please join us Wednesday, March 5 at 7 pm Saskatchewan time
(8 pm Eastern, 7 pm Central, 6 pm Mountain, 5 pm Pacific)

For in person information or to register for Zoom access check out the link in the comments.

This practice and teaching is freely offered. If you are able to offer financial support to Jeanne, please visit our dana page for details on sending an e-transfer or making other arrangements.
https://saskatooninsight.com/wp/about/dana/

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The Quiet Joy of Calming Body and Mind: This week we will return to the theme of the Anapanasati Sutta - Mindfulness of Breathing in 16 steps. We will review the first 8 steps and then deepen our understanding calm and concentration.

Everyone welcome.

Please join us Wednesday, February 12 at 7 pm Saskatchewan time
(8 pm Eastern, 7 pm Central, 6 pm Mountain, 5 pm Pacific)

For in person information or to register for Zoom access check out the link in the comments.

This practice and teaching is freely offered. If you are able to offer financial support to Jeanne, please visit our dana page for details on sending an e-transfer or making other arrangements.
https://saskatooninsight.com/wp/about/dana/

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Gratitude and Generosity: A Circle of Reciprocity and Belonging - we will summarize this theme from our weekend retreat and explore how the process of reciprocity an nurture our well being, strengthen our sense of connection, and support our capacity for engagement with the world, even in the midst of the current crises.

Everyone welcome.

Please join us Wednesday, February 5 at 7 pm Saskatchewan time
(8 pm Eastern, 7 pm Central, 6 pm Mountain, 5 pm Pacific)

For in person information or to register for Zoom access check out the link in the comments.

This practice and teaching is freely offered. If you are able to offer financial support to Jeanne, please visit our dana page for details on sending an e-transfer or making other arrangements.
https://saskatooninsight.com/wp/about/dana/

IMAGE DESCRIPTION: There is a blurry background image of 2 turtles, as well as blue coloured lines and dots representing water. The foreground is text that reads: “Paying attention is a form of reciprocity with the living world, receiving the gifts with open eyes and open heart.”
Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
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