Establishing an ongoing mindfulness practice once your 8 week course has been completed can be difficult, and research also shows that this ongoing practice is the most beneficial way to embed and develop the skills and attitudes cultivated during the 8 week course. This drop in group returns to the Buddhist roots of Mindfulness.
We generally begin with a period of sitting meditation, sometimes silent and sometimes guided. If you use a meditation cushion or stool, please bring this with you. You may also want to bring a yoga mat, shawl or blanket.
Sitting practice is followed by a period of silent walking meditation or movement practice. This is either inside or outside depending on the weather. This is followed by another practice: a deep relaxation, a compassion practice or silent sit.
We will then share a reading or an audio recording of dharma teaching or explore an exercise ourselves / read the five mindfulness trainings aloud, together.
We end with a period of ‘Dharma sharing’ where we share from the heart, and practise deep listening.
Sangha is rooted in the teachings of the Buddha and we welcome people from any, or no, faith background. Whatever our beliefs we come together in the spirit of compassion and a desire to live fully and completely in every moment of our lives.
Chyan Apple Tree Sangha has grown from 4 main roots:
1. Plum Village www.plumvillage.org
2. Gaia House www.gaiahouse.co.uk
3. Tarchin Hearn www.greendharmatreasury.org
4.The Crystal Group www.crystalgroup.co.uk
The group will meet on Sunday mornings 10am - 12pm. You can join either online or in person at Chyan Sky Barn (Cscape Pilates in winter months), Penryn.
2023
November 5th 10-12pm
December 10th 10-12pm
2024
January - Sunday 7th 10-12pm
February - Sunday 18th 10-12pm
March - Sunday 17th 10-12pm
April - Sunday 14th 10-12pm
May - Sunday 12th 10-12pm
June - Sunday 16th 10-12pm
July - Sunday 14th - 10-12pm
August - Sunday 4th 10-12pm
September - Sunday 15th 10-12pm
October Sunday 13th 10-12pm
November - Sunday 10th 10-12pm
December - Sunday 8th 10-12pm
The suggested donation for attending this group is £5 / session, but any dana is gratefully accepted. You can book your place and donate using the button below, using your name and ATS (Apple Tree Sangha ) as your reference. If you would like to be added the the email or Whatsapp group reminders, please contact me using the email / mobile number below.
Joining this group supports your commitment to the practice and enables you to get to know a community of people who share this intention.
Please get in touch by email, phone or text if you would like to join this group.