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The Five Hindrances: Surfing the Waves of Difficult Mind States
March 16, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – April 13, 2023 @ 8:30 pm
As we gather and collect our minds into the present moment, we become aware of challenges that may arise in our direct experience. These difficulties are described in original Buddhist teachings as the Five Obstacles or Hindrances: Desire, Aversion, Restlessness, Sloth/Torpor, and Doubt. We will learn how these show up in our modern times internally and externally and experiment with seeing them not as a problem but as a path toward awakening to our direct experience of being alive. By opening up to these Hindrances, we allow ourselves to become familiar with them, to see how and when they show up in the body, and to investigate our relationship with them.
This Series will meet for 4 weeks on Thursdays. This is not a drop-in session. You are encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible to get the most out of the Series.
Each class will consist of a 20-minute guided meditation followed by a talk and end with time for shares and questions.
You will receive a support email between classes containing a brief review of what we covered in class and additional information to help guide you on your journey.
Thursdays starting March 16th, 23rd, skipping 30th, April 6th, and ending April 13th. 7pm-815pm CT
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At Madison Mindfulness, our mission is to make all our Offerings accessible to as many people as possible. Our Reduced Rate offering has a limited number of spots available to support members of marginalized groups (people of color, queer people, people with disabilities) and those experiencing financial hardships. These spots are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. We rely on those who can afford to pay the Base Rate to please do so. The Supportive Rate is for those who can meet the Base Rate and wish to make an extra monetary offering or Dana (Generosity Practice) to support the Madison Mindfulness Community.