Offerings

Spiritual Study Journaling Course

     This online study opportunity is similar to courses I’ve done with the mystic poets but this course involves with other source material.  Pulling from various sources, such as the Vedas, “The Dhammapada,” various Sufi teachers, and “The Bible” and other Christian texts (e.g., “The Cloud of Unknowing”), we will reflect upon/journal about these sources of wisdom on our own, then gather online the first and third Sunday evenings of the month (7:30 – 9:00pm) to share our reflections with the group.  (Note, in Sept., we will meet the 2nd and 3rd Sundays, due to Labor Day weekend.)
     I am calling this a “journaling course” for two reasons.  First, it has become apparent to me over the years that one of the reasons people do not progress more quickly on the spiritual path is that we have poor memories (endemic to the human condition, I’m afraid!) and therefore forget much of what we learn.  By actually journaling about our reflections, we will have a record of what we learn, to which we can return over and over again, helping us to remember.  This is a good mnemonic device for those serious about their spiritual journeys.
    Second, given that this is in part a group exercise, I think it important that participants commit to bringing thoughtful reflections to the group.  By this I mean that one would do enough journaling ahead of our group meetings actually to write 400-500 words (basically one single spaced page) to share with the group.  This sharing, and the group discussion that follows, is a rich source of wisdom from which we can all draw.
     This course will run two consecutive months, three times a year: May - June; September – October; January – February.
     The course is limited to 10 people, on a first come, first serve basis.  If more than ten people register, a wait list will be created.  Once the wait list reaches six people, I will form a second course (the second and fourth Sundays of the month), meaning that there will be eight people in each course.
     The cost for this course is $60 per two month session.
     You may register for this course on the Registration Page.  Note - for the upcoming Sept. - Oct. course, registration is nonrefundable after August 31st.

Live Meditation Sessions

     Beginning in September, I will be resuming my free, YouTube Live Meditation sessions via my new YouTube channel.
     We will begin each session with a short repetition of a simple mantra, to mark out our sacred space and intent.  Following the mantra, we will meditate in silence for 20 minutes.  The session will conclude with a brief reading and/or brief talk on a spiritual theme.  There will not be time for Q & A.
     The intent behind this offering is to provide us an opportunity to anchor our spiritual practice.  The hope is that this will encourage us to meditate on our own between sessions, ideally at least three times a week.
     While it is not required, if you would like to receive an email reminder a few hours prior to each session, please visit the Notifications/Contact Page and fill out the appropriate form.  Your name will only be added to the notification list for the Live Meditation sessions.