Beginner’s Course

Led by guiding teacher Victor Byrd

In the Beginner’s Class we discuss the fundamentals of Vipassana meditation, our core practice, as well as other sitting traditions and techniques. Our Beginner's Course seeks to provide you with the fundamentals of meditation. In the first class we will begin with five basic concentration objects and ask you to choose one of the five. We will ask you to practice with that object for a few minutes each day before the second class and also to keep a journal of your progress.

With each successive class we will look at different styles of meditation, slowly integrating mindfulness practice into your concentration technique. By the end of the course our goal is for you to settle on the style that works best for you.

In addition to the technique of meditation - we will spend a few minutes each class helping you to understand how your meditation practice fits into the larger framework of the Dharma. In other words, you will learn the "why" of meditation as well as the "how." There will be ample time at the end of each class for questions and comments. Although we will not work out of a particular book - we will have handouts for reading at the end of each session.

Beginner’s Course

Upcoming Sits

Sunday, March 4, 2012
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sunday, May 6, 2012
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sunday, July 1, 2012
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sunday, September 2, 2012
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sunday, November 4, 2012
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Registration

Donation of $10/class, $60/six-week course gratefully accepted.
Beginners Course

Pre-registration required. Your on-line payment will confirm your course registration.

If you would like to attend but are not paying on-line, please click here to reserve a space. Class enrollment limited to 30 students.

Registration for Session 1 of 2012 is CLOSED

If you are unable to attend this session in its entirety, please join us at the second Session of 2012 which begins March 4th. Registration for this session opens February 13th, 2012

Time

1:30 pm–2:30 pm
Continuous six-week course
from January 8th- February 12th

Since we will repeat the Beginner’s Course throughout the year, we strongly suggest that you wait until the next series if you know that you need to miss some of the classes.

Contact us for more information about the course.

Location

Unity Church of Long Beach
935 East Broadway
Long Beach, California 90802
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Important note: We offer off street parking across Alamitos Street, but a parking pass is absolutely necessary. Your car will be towed without a parking pass.  For information about parking, maps and to download the parking pass, please click here.  Parking passes are also available at the Sunday Sit.

Additional Information

Class Preparation: We have cushions, zafus, benches and comfortable chairs on hand, but you are welcome to bring your own sitting gear.

Continuing Education Units: LBM is an Education Provider by BBS Provider Number PCE 4222 for MFTs and LCSWs, offering 6 CEUs for full attendance in the Beginner's Course. There is an additional fee of $10 (to be paid at the first class). Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) our Continuing Education Coordinator, for details.

Financial Assistance: We want everyone to attend this course. The sharing the dharma is the essence of dana (generosity). We offer financial assistance to those who wish to join us, but are unable to pay all or part of the fee. Please .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) so we can reserve a space for you.