Spiritual Practice

Samatha Meditation 

Mondays | 5:15 pm to 6:30 pm | Ida Noyes 034 

June 23rd through August 18th. Samatha means calm. Samatha meditation is a practice in the Buddhist tradition which cultivates calm concentration in preparation for insight to arise; this is a structured system of meditation practice which takes several weeks to learn. Classes include instruction and half-hour sitting practice, followed by a dhamma discussion.

Mindful Breath

Tuesdays | 6 to 7:15 pm | Ida Noyes 034

June 17th through August 19th. Focus on supporting community and learn the art of living in harmony with one another and with the earth. The sessions include 30 minutes sitting and 10 minutes walking meditation, followed by sharing and discussion. All are welcome. 

Chan/Zen Meditation

Wednesdays | 5:30 pm to 6:40 pm | Bond
June 18th through August 20th. UChicago’s Buddhist Association’s weekly meditation. Half hour of sitting meditation, followed by an optional dharma teaching.

Insight Meditation Sangha

Thursdays | 6:30 pm to 8 pm | Bond
July 10th through August 14th. Insight meditation is based on the earliest teachings in Buddhism (the Pali Canon) and forms the basis for contemporary secular mindfulness practices. The group will meet weekly for 90 minutes, which will include instruction, practice and talks on key teachings on meditation and insight. The meditations focus on developing tranquility and Insight. The guiding teacher, Jon Aaron, has been teaching in the Insight tradition for over 20 years at New York Insight Meditation Center and is also a certified teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.