Saturday,October 12, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
in-person at IMC only
Offered by: Kim Allen
This day is devoted to connecting with the beautiful side of both the cognitive mind and the heart — two aspects of citta, the heart-mind. We will learn and practice the Recollection of the Buddha, which is infrequently taught in the Insight world. We’ll also practice mettā, lovingkindness or goodwill, and muditā, appreciative joy.These beautiful practices strengthen and align the citta to support walking the path to freedom.
Our day will include guided and silent meditations, dharma teachings, and walking meditation. Classical instructions and guidance on these recollection and heart practices will support the opportunity to strengthen mindfulness, develop concentration, practice with the IMC community, and ask a teacher questions. This daylong is appropriate for beginners and those with more experience. Registration is not required. Bring lunch.
The program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here
No registration is necessary.
Teacher Bio:
Kim Allen began meditating in 2003, seeking both a path out of suffering and the deeper truths of life. Her longest-term teacher is Gil Fronsdal, and she has also practiced in Sri Lanka and, more recently, with a few Mahāyāna teachers. Kim was drawn early on to long retreat practice and has sat cumulative three years of retreat. A teacher and author, Kim aims to bring classical Dharma to a modern context and to encourage lay practitioners in fully living a life of Dharma. Her education includes a PhD in physics and a master’s degree in environmental sustainability, and her website is http://www.uncontrived.org.