Our upcoming Intensive: The Foundations of Mindfulness on the Path of Awakening, begins February 26 and ends May 20. The development of these foundational practices of mindfulness in relation to the body, feelings, mind and objects of mind serves as a strong basis for a mind of peace, ease and self-awareness. This Intensive will offer participants a direct exploration of mindfulness through both study and practice.
Participants in this Intensive will be provided readings and assigned weekly meditation and daily life practices.
- Bi-weekly small group mentoring calls will provide individual guidance and support.
- Bi-weekly Dharma talks will be offered by Intensive leaders Bill Mac Millen and Brandy Kidd.
- Fred will offer a Forum to answer questions and interact with participants.
- Participants will be paired with a Dharma Buddy to support the setting of daily intentions.
All meetings will be on Zoom. An Intensive Practice page on our website will be made available to registrants for Intensive materials and assignments.
This Intensive is appropriate for all levels of practice and is meant to build and enhance our ability to live a conscious life of calmness, clarity and insight.
PARTICIPANT COMMITMENT
- Spend a minimum of 30 - 60 minutes daily (depending on the individual) in formal meditative practice, study, and/or other practices related to this Intensive.
- Participate in your assigned bi-weekly peer group via Zoom.
- Be present for Intensive Dharma Talks on Monday evenings via Zoom.
- Attend all the practice periods of your Sangha during the Intensive, as possible. This might include morning and/or evening Virtual Meditation, Sunday Sangha Meditation & Dharma talk, Monthly Work Meditations and Days of Mindfulness.
Registration opens January 15 and closes February 9. Out of consideration for our Intensive organizers, and to ensure your acceptance into the intensive, please register immediately or mark the registration closing date in your calendar now.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
Please read the information below before you click to register!
When you register, you will be asked to indicate your preferences for the mentoring groups offered through Zoom. The following six mentoring groups will be listed, and you will be required to indicate for each group one of the following: my first choice, my second choice, cannot do, or could do but not preferred. If there is more than one group that will work well for you, please mark all these as “my first choice.” This will provide us with added flexibility in making group assignments. Please have your calendar available when you register so that you can complete this part of the registration process accurately.
- Group 1: Tuesday mornings, 7:30 am ET
- Group 2: Tuesday evenings, 6:30 pm ET
- Group 3: Wednesday mid-day, noon ET
- Group 4: Wednesday afternoons, 4:30 pm ET
- Group 5: Thursday mornings, 7:30 am ET
- Group 6: Thursday evenings, 6:30 pm ET
Registration will be open until February 9. Please register as soon as you can to support our efforts to have everything organized in a timely manner.
The fee for this Intensive is $100. This is a suggested amount and participants are free to offer more or less depending on their individual financial situation. You may pay on-line when you register, or send your check made out to the Florida Community of Mindfulness (FCM) to Florida Community of Mindfulness, 6501 N. Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, FL 33604.
If you have any questions about this Intensive, please email Sheila at intensivecoordinator@floridamindfulness.org.
Please register by February 9!
