3wolves.org: blending body, mind, and spirit

In the West, we think, do, and go so much, we forget how to simply be. Meditation & Mindfulness Circles serve to bring us together with others who wish to bring more peace and joy into their lives. In meditation, we move out of our heads into the centre of our being; we begin to integrate mind, body, emotions, and spirit and to experience a sense wholeness. As of September 2010, we are pleased to invite you to a second meditation evening each month.

Mindfullness Meditation		Silent Meditation
2nd Wednesdays		4th Tuesdays
Wednesday meditation circles follow the Buddhist philosophy of meditating and being mind-full, yet are eclectic in that they incorporate other customs, such as music, guided meditation, the drawing of cards, or the passing of the Talking Stick (First Nations). Participants have the opportunity to share in their experiences through either the spoken word or silence. The intention is to be in the moment, to listen, and to be mind-full of our thoughts and feelings, ourselves and one another. Rather than a social gathering, these evenings are an opportunity for novice or experienced meditators to connect with others in a peaceful thoughtful atmosphere and to reconnect with one's self at a deeper level through meditation and/or self-expression. Please see the logistics below.		This meditation evening incorporates the teachings of Buddhist Pema Chödrön via readings between meditations. Through silent meditation, we become more aware of ourselves—we watch our thinking, our emotions, our way of being—without judgement. We work towards continually bringing our attention back to our experience in the moment, and learn more about the patterns to which we've conditioned ourselves. This helps us to see how our minds drive us, how we attach to the positives and resist the negatives in life and, through doing this over and over, we become more comfortable with both these aspects of human conditioning. Gradually we recognize that we all have such experiences; we learn to be less fearful, to let go of trying to control; and we find more compassion for ourselves and for others. Please see the logistics below.

Each time you plan to come, let us know in advance, so we know the number of people to expect. Please do your best to phone or email by Wednesday noon. If you email later than noon, be sure to give us a call as well.

Arrivals @ 7:30pm

Circle begins @ 7:45-ish

Suggested donation $5-$10

During cooler months, bring warm socks or slippers (perhaps a blanket) to wear indoors.

Finding our location isn't straight-forward so, for those who haven't been here before, we have written directions to guide you on your way. The first time you're coming, please request these, let us know where you’re coming from, and we’ll send them along.