HOW TO "CHILL" THE BUDDHIST WAY

In our fast-paced society, where there is so much pressure to perform and succeed, spending time each day meditating or "chilling" can be extremely important. The mind is amazingly powerful, but when it gets overwhelmed, it can do very little. Meditation helps us to relax and focus the mind. These qualities of relaxation and focus can help you in sports, in studying, and in dealing with your parents.

In meditation practice, we can access the great powers inside each of us. We need less to build or create these powers than discover them by looking inside our own mind, bodies, and hearts. No special experience or knowledge is needed to meditate, only the curiosity and willingness to look within.

Here are a few pointers to follow if you'd like to give meditation a try.

ONE-DAY RETREAT IN WATERBURY ON FEBRUARY 25

"Entering the River of Life"
One-day Retreat
Sunday, February 25 at
Hale House, Grandview Street, Waterbury, Connecticut

We will hold our regular meditation from 9:30 to 11 a.m. (Those who wish to participate in the morning meditation but cannot stay for the full retreat are welcome to come.)

Then we will break for a simple lunch followed by dharma talks, more meditations, and then a time time during which we will together process our day. We will finish around 4:30 p.m.

Let me know if you can make it!