CULTIVATING PRESENCE FOR THERAPISTS – MARCH 22 from 10 AM to 1 PM

This workshop introduces three meditation-based tools for establishing and deepening a caring presence while listening in the therapeutic relationship. The tools are “calm, clear, and kind,” corresponding to the meditative techniques of concentration, mindfulness, and loving kindness/compassion.   Register via shana.l.klinger@gmail.com.  The benefits of using these skills while listening to clients include:  creating a safe and caring container for

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RELAXED MIND MINI-RETREAT FEB. 23, 1:30 to 4:00 PM

Saturday afternoon mini-retreat with three meditations from The Relaxed Mind by Dza Kilung Rinpoche:  Basic Sitting; Calm Abiding; Open Heart-Mind.  Appropriate for beginners and experienced meditators. Registration required – space is limited.  $25 – $50 donation – or whatever you can afford. To register email shana.l.klinger@gmail.com.  See flyer with schedule here.

Relaxed Mind Meditation Series – January 27 – March 3, 2019

This six week series covers the first four foundational meditations in Dza Kilung Rinpoche’s book, The Relaxed Mind.  The meditations are Basic Sitting (joining body and mind); Calm Abiding (shamatha); Refined Basic Sitting; Insight (vipassana). Registration is required for the entire series.  See this link for details.  To register contact shana.l.klinger@gmail.com.   This flyer also has

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SATURDAY, JAN. 5 from 3 to 5 PM – MAKING & KEEPING ASPIRATIONS FOR 2019

Forget about resolutions for the New Year! Spiritual traditions teach us that heartfelt ASPIRATIONS are the key to energizing meaningful lives and regular practice. Drawing on the Buddhist understanding of altruistic aspiration and motivation, together with techniques of psychology and ritual, this workshop offers simple techniques to make and keep aspirations!!  At Motion Center Yoga,

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BUDDHIST MEDITATION & INSIGHTS – INTRO

THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL WITH A WAITING LIST. This four week series  combines introductory meditation techniques with basic Buddhist insights, including the Four Noble Truths.  Alternate Sundays from 3:30 to 5:00 PM, starting November 4 – Click here for details about “Got Suffering?” Intro to Buddhist Meditation Techniques and Insights.“

NEW! LISTENING CLASSES STARTING IN SEPTEMBER

Registration is open for current classes! Five week series on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in “Cultivating Presence:  Calm, Kind, Clear and Wise, Key skills for listening and meditation.”  Starts September 26 – Click here for details.

SUMMER IN THE PARK MEDITATION SERIES

Come to Lippitt Park in Providence to learn 1) walking meditation and 2) how to send loving kindness meditation from a “Circle for Good”.   Come to either or both on a drop-in basis.  Thursdays @ 7 PM through July. No experience necessary.  Click here for details.

Current Classes – Calm, Kind, Clear and Wise

For a list of current classes, click HERE.   Registration is open till May 9 for a new 4 week class that combines meditation instruction with the application of the meditative skills of calm, kind, clear and wise to listening and relationships in daily life.  Here’s a description of the skills and qualities we’ll be cultivating. 

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Welcome!

Welcome to heartmindspace.com Please enjoy exploring this site and get in touch with any questions. ~~Best wishes, Shana Lieberman Klinger      shana.l.klinger@gmail.com