The Tucson Community Meditation Center (TCMC), a non-profit, non-sectarian organization, has been teaching and supporting the practice of mindfulness meditation in Tucson for over twenty years. TCMC is unaffiliated with any religion.
TCMC provides instruction in mindfulness meditation, a place to practice, library resources, opportunities to learn from visiting meditation teachers, and opportunities to participate in extended meditation retreats.
with Community Dharma Leaders Lhasha Tizer and Terry Magee ============================= Curious about Mindfulness? Would you like a daily meditation practice?
Mindfulness reveals our inner potential for greater ease, peace, calm, mental clarity, and joy in living. Many people of all ages and backgrounds are finding the practice of mindfulness to be valuable in dealing with the stress and strain of modern-day life. This class offers instruction and weekly support in on-going practice with a group of people who are interested in learning about meditation.
How is mindfulness meditation learned?
It is best learned in a progressive manner, through a sequence of instructions, each session building on the last. Each class will include a period of meditation, a talk focused on why we practice and what it is possible to discover, as well as time for questions and discussion.
By the end of five weeks you will have complete instructions for bringing mindfulness into every aspect of your life. In addition this class will prepare you for attending a meditation retreat.
For more information and to register, Click Here Contact Lhasha Tizer
or Terry Magee at 481-7735.
TCMC Thursday and Friday Meditations
Culadasa will not be at TCMC quite as often over the summer to allow him to work on some writing projects, do a personal meditation retreat, and lead a retreat in California.
The Summer schedule for Thursday evening and Friday morning meditations at TCMC will be as follows:
June 19 & 20
July 10 & 11
July 31 & August 1
August 14 & 15
He will resume coming regularly every Thursday and Friday beginning again on September 11th.
There will not be a class or sits at the Center on June 12 & 13 and 26 & 27; July 3 & 4, 17 & 18 and 24 & 25; August 7 & 8, 21 & 22 and 28 & 29; September 4 & 5, and the center will be closed on these dates.
Shinzen Young Residential Retreat - Oct. 3-9, 2008
This retreat is for persons of all levels of meditation experience who are
interested in deepening and intensifying their meditation practice.
The Home Retreat Program in Basic Mindfulness is an independent program of Mindfulness Meditation instruction designed and administered by Shinzen Young. TCMC offers group participation in these Home Retreats at our center, and offers additional support resources for local students.
The next Introduction Class will be on July 12th, and it will be led by a trained facilitator instead of by Shinzen Young.
For detailed information about the Shinzen Young Home Retreat Program: Click Here
The Monday evening class consists of a guided meditation suitable for beginners, followed by a brief, optional discussion. Please join us.
Tuesday
Strong Determination Practice
6:30 - 7:30
Wednesdays
Loving Kindness Practice - 6:30-7:30 or sometimes 8:00, All Levels
First Wednesday mindfulness practice to cultivate Loving Kindness .
Second Wed: traditional Loving kindness (guided by Bruce Latta)
Third Wed: Mindfulness to be with and understand the nature of difficult emotions.
Loving kindness will naturally arise from practice and understanding.
Fourth Wed: Compassion Practices: Silent sit, guided meditation, music, and other practices to build our capacity for compassion. (volunteers rotate guiding)
Thursdays
Meditation class with Upasaka Culadasa 6:00-8:30 (flexible schedule).
Please see the summer schedule above. He will not be here every week.
Please see Events and Classes menu on the left for more information.
Friday
7:30 A.M. - Sit Lead by Upasaka Culadasa
8:30 A.M. - Sit Lead by Upasaka Culadasa
9:30 A.M. - Sit Lead by Upasaka Culadasa
Please see the summer schedule above. He will not be here every week.
