What we’re about
This group offers a joyful introduction to mindfulness meditation: what it is, how to do it, why it's worth it. We read, practice, and share our insights & experiences as a circle of friends.
I started this group because there are remarkably few social entryways to meditation outside the context of a religious community, free (of both dogma and price tag), fully accessible to newcomers, and happening offscreen, In Real Life.
Philly has some great meditation centers, but dropping in at any of these places will be a very different experience from this: a secular and non-daunting way to get acquainted with the basics of mindfulness practice, unaffiliated with any particular sanghas, their cultural traditions and metaphysical teachings. As easy as dropping in for a fitness class, except that this workout has the potential to boost more than your VO2 Max...
Specifically designed for beginners, we draw from the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn (the pioneer behind Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) as well as the wisdom of legendary humanitarian/activist Thích Nhất Hạnh and others.
My own life has been greatly enriched by training in mindfulness, and I'm delighted to share a down-to-earth overview with others pursuing the goodness it offers — or who are just curious about the hype.
