Calming the Mind - Joy of Living Level 1

6 week meditation workshop series with Tergar Guide Amy Roth (TI-V-J1-250106)
About this Event

About the Joy of Living Level 1

Meditation enables us to transform all experiences, even difficult emotions and painful thoughts, into sources of joy. The modern world has become fascinated with the practice of meditation. With all the hype and glossy images on magazine covers, it would be easy to think that meditation is about sitting in the right posture, using a special technique, or forcing the mind to be calm or relaxed all the time. But the real power of meditation isn’t in the method. It’s in shifting our perspective.

The key to this shift in perspective is awareness. In this 6 week workshop series we will learn to transform our experience by exploring sensations, thoughts, emotions, and even awareness itself as supports for meditation.

This program offers step-by-step instructions that will benefit those new to meditation and inspire those who have an existing practice. The schedule for this workshop includes video teachings by Mingyur Rinpoche, presentations by Tergar Guide Amy Roth, as well as guided meditations and discussion. It is suitable for people of all faiths, as well as both beginning and experienced meditators.

When :

Monday evenings, 7:00-8:30 CST (US, Chicago)
January 6 - February 10

Please plan to attend all six sessions. Sessions will not be recorded.

Cost :

Sponsorship fee - $180

Regular fee – $135

Reduced fee for those on a limited income (such as seniors and students) – $80

Special rate for those who have previously completed a Joy of Living 1 workshop, either in-person or online – $80

Please note that no one will be turned away for lack of funds. If the fees listed are challenge, please contact us at [email protected] and we will be happy to offer further discount.

Cancellation Policy:

Please cancel at least 24 hours in advance so we may have an accurate attendee list.

If you have any further questions please contact [email protected].

Meet the Guide:
Amy Roth

Amy Roth is a licensed clinical social worker currently practicing psychotherapy. She has previously applied her clinical skills as a hospice worker, a divorce mediator, and a case worker for the division of family services. Amy has been a student of Mingyur Rinpoche’s since 2009 and has been a practice leader for the Tergar Community of Chicago since 2010. She was invited to become a Tergar Guide in 2019.