Half-Day Group Sitting

Saturday, November 26: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Center for Contemplative Enrichment, Simi Valley, Ca. Silent sitting, one-on-one interviews, and a short dharma talk. Offered on a dana basis.

Extraordinary, not Special

A fundamental tenet of many meditation traditions is that human suffering is primarily caused by delusion – specifically the mistaken perspective that our external conditions need to change in order for us to be happy. Of course hardship is real, and it is often easier to have ease with financial freedom or good relationships, but reprieve is available even in the midst of hardship, and pain is inevitable even in a charmed life. Instead of retreating into magical thinking of being special – exempt from these basic facts of life, meditation offers us the opportunity to turn toward them, finding the extraordinary in the ordinary moments of everyday life. Geared toward established practitioners, but all are welcome. Space is limited – contact the CCE if you are interested.