Meditation Classes & Weekly Sits
These classes (with the exception of Earth Meditation) are On-Line.
Following the 2,500-year-old Buddhist tradition, the teachings are considered priceless and so are offered freely. We practice dana, or generosity, by offering a donation for the meditation teachings. Dana is not a payment for goods or services, but comes from the heart. For Elisabeth’s classes, please send e-transfer to elisaschramm@gmail.com.
Sunrise Meditation Weeklong
with Elisabeth Schramm
Mon. June 1st – Fri. June 5th 7am – 7:45am
In – Person at Common Ground (44 Essex St., Guelph) and on Zoom
For the first time since 2019, the sunrise meditation weeklong will be offered in person & on zoom. Meditation practice in the company of Sangha offers the support to steady & deepen practice. The weeklong may support you in beginning a daily personal practice, or to deepen an existing practice.
Pema Chodron says this about meditation: ‘Yes, it’s a strange thing to do — just sit there and do basically nothing. Yet the simple act of stopping, says Pema Chödrön, is the best way to cultivate our good qualities. Here are five ways meditation makes us better people.’ The five qualities are steadfastness, clear seeing, courage, attention and no big deal (not being as swayed by external conditions).
During the 5 mornings of practice, we come to stillness and see what happens.
Sessions will begin with a dharmette, 30-ish minutes of meditation, and time for inquiry at the end. All are welcome to stay for a cup of tea and conversation past 7:45 if your schedule permits.
Registration: $55+hst plus dana.
Dana: In the spirit of the Buddhist tradition, the teachings are given freely. The registration fee covers only the expenses to run the classes. Any donation inspired by the teaching will go directly to Elisabeth. Please send donation to elisaschramm@gmail.com by e-transfer, or cash (if you are attending in-person). Thank you.
Sunrise Meditation Online
Wednesdays 7am – 7:45am
You can attend by simply clicking on the Zoom Link here: SUNRISE MEDITATION
Arrive on your cushion in the stillness of the morning and begin your day with a settled body and open mind. The session will begin with brief teaching and instructions informed by the Buddha’s teachings. Some guidance is offered during stationary meditation practice (seated or reclined) which is about 30 minutes. For those who have the flexibility in their schedule, there will be time for discussion (inquiry) until 8:00 a.m. Please feel welcome to attend even if you need to sign off early.
In the Buddhist spirit of dana (generosity) these classes are offered freely. Any donation toward the classes would be welcomed and can be made directly to Elisabeth. Please send e-transfer to elisaschramm@gmail.com.
Caregiver and Bereavement Support
Tuesdays 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Offered in collaboration with True North Insight Meditation. If you are caring for a loved one during these turbulent times, we invite you to join with others to nourish yourself in the supportive company of other care-givers. An opportunity to connect & practice meditation in a welcoming space. This group is appropriate for all. We meet virtually on zoom.
You can attend simply by following the link here: CAREGIVER AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
Meditative Counseling
With Ken Hood
“Change your mind. Change your life.”
I am offering a new form of support and practice, called Meditative Counseling. Drawn from over 30 years of working with people one-on-one and in various sized groups and settings, it generally involves a combination of conversation (inquiry). meditation and practical instruction. This approach can be short or long term i.e. weeks, months, even years; weekly or bi-weekly and in-person or on-line. Whatever works best for you!
During our time together, we will identify the area(s) of life where you are having difficulty, or want to excel even more, through greater focus, mental clarity, self-compassion, resilience and skillfulness. Together we will create a customized “bundle” of re-frames, meditations and mind-training practices for you to do this. I personally believe that in this age of distress, distraction, information overload and dopamine addiction, if you are not intentionally training your mind, you are in a real sense falling behind!
People who reach out to me are often working with:
a feeling of being stuck.
challenges at home or at work.
the loss of a meaningful orientation to life.
serious illness injury or a related loss of capacity.
a mental challenge.*
the prospect of dying and death, yourself or with someone you love.
the strangeness and uncertainty of these times, which includes the looming distress of climate change, late stage capitalism and other aspects of the poly-crisis that we are living through.
[*Meditative Counseling is not therapy or psychotherapy, but it can be used to complement it. Meditation is not recommended if you are experiencing a psychosis or serious delusional states, and should be used very, very carefully in trauma work.]
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I have also been finding some interest by clients, in studying Buddhist ideas and practices, mostly in a non-religious way!
Sessions are usually a little over an hour, and cost $100 which includes HST
A sliding scale is available, depending on need.
If you have any questions or want to book a session, please contact me at jacquie.ken@gmail.com
Phone
(519) 993-1813
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