Sitting Together

It's wonderful to meditate together!
In that spirit, we meet monthly for a full morning of shared practice.

 

The results of meditation are cumulative and transformative, over time. As we continue with regular practice, the momentum builds. When the conditions are right for each of us, breakthroughs into happy states, greater awareness, and insight, are practically guaranteed. That's why longer or sustained periods of meditation are incredibly helpful.

I welcome you to this community-practice opportunity. I offer the Buddha's invitation: " Ehi passiko!" ~ "Come and see for yourself."

Usually during practice time we observe silence, but I'm happy to provide light guidance as needed about sitting and walking meditation. After the last meditation, we'll have time to talk and I'm happy to address questions and make suggestions about practice issues.

"Watch your thoughts, they become your words;
watch your words, they become your actions;
watch your actions, they become your habits;
watch your habits, they become your character;
watch your character, it becomes your destiny."
- Lao Tsu

All of humanity's difficulties are caused by our inability
to sit quietly in a room alone. ~ Blaise Pascal

When

The first Sunday of the month
8:30 am - 12:00 noon

Where

Tucson Community Meditation Center 1147 N. Howard Blvd.

Contact

For questions about Sitting Together, please get in touch with me (Steve Ross), by cell, (520) 909-9639, or by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Donations

This class is offered on a donation basis for TCMC.
Class donations cover a significant portion of TCMC's operating expenses.
You may donate in-person or online HereEveryone is welcome, whether donating or not.

Sitting Together Bell Schedule:

8:15 - 8:30 am signing in, getting settled
8:30 - 9:15 am sitting meditation, noble silence, unless guidance is requested
9:15 - 9:35 am walking meditation, followed by 5' break
9:40 - 10:25 am sitting meditation
10:25 - 10:45 am walking meditation, followed by 5' break
10:50 - 11:35 am sitting meditation
11:35 - 12 Noon noble silence ends, Q&A, conversation, tidying up

Teacher

Steve Ross MA. is a Tucson-based, California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in stress and anxiety reduction. He is a graduate of the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP), taught by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.