Basic Meditation Instruction | Contacting a Mentor | Our Mentoring Information Packet | Individual Mentoring
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The Sangha Mentoring Programs provide basic instruction in Mindfulness/Vipassana meditation to anyone who seeks it.
Urbana, IL: The Prairie Sangha for Mindfulness Meditation - Rich [RichP at prairiesangha dot org]
Matteson, IL: Plank Trail Sangha - Bev [BevF at prairiesangha dot org]
Chicago, IL: Insight Chicago
Peoria, IL: Peoria Insight Meditation Group - Jean [JeanS at prairiesangha dot org]
Click here for our online Mentoring Materials
In addition to teaching the basic sitting practice, the mentor introduces the following concepts:
Ehipasseko: Pali term meaning "come see for yourself"
Breath as one-pointed concentration: used as an anchor for moment-to-moment concentration, which is mindfulness.
Mindfulness: direct, perceptual awareness and balanced acceptance of the present moment's experience. This is practiced in formal sittings and walking meditation as well as daily life.
The Middle Way: the path to liberation from the suffering of clinging
Impermanence: the opening of our minds to perceive impermanence the natural arising and passing away of all phenomena. Clinging to what is impermanent is the cause of suffering, or unsatisfactoriness.
If you have any questions about your practice or the Dhamma, contact
Sandra [SandraH at prairiesangha dot org]
to schedule independent mentoring sessions.