Top executives at some of the world’s biggest companies — BNY Mellon, Bridgewater Associates, Ford, General Mills — swear by daily meditation, and Google even has a dedicated meditation room for senior staff. People can reap the rewards of meditation even without special facilities, experts say. “This is something that executives can do anytime, while waiting in line at an airport, or waiting at a stop light in the car,” says Dr. Martyn Newman. (via @SmartBrief)
Introduction to meditation class
I’m thrilled to be leading an introduction to mindfulness meditation class starting 9/13/11. We will be meeting at Thoreau Farm in Concord MA and will practice in the recently renovated Thoreau birth house.
Please join us of you’re interested and help spread the word. Here are the details:
Beginner’s Mind: Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation
“We ourselves must walk the path but Buddhas clearly show the way.”
— Gautama Buddha
This 10-week workshop will explore the Buddha’s core teachings on how to live with greater ease, joy and connection. Using the practice of mindfulness meditation as a foundation, we will examine how to develop a personal practice and apply these teachings in order to live with greater wisdom and compassion in the midst of the demands, stress, pace and distractions of our hyper-connected modern life. Each session will include meditation practice, instruction and group discussion. No previous experience with meditation is needed to participate.
When: Tuesdays, 9/13 – 11/15, 7:30-9:00p.m.
Where: Thoreau Farm, 341 Virginia Rd. Concord, MA (http://thoreaufarm.org )
Cost: $120
For more info or to register: ConcordMeditation@gmail.com
