Calming the Mind - Joy of Living Level 1

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 Scott Anderson, as well as guided meditations and discussion. It is suitable for people of all faiths, as well as both beginning and experienced meditators.

When :

Wednesday evenings, 7 - 8:30 pm Central Time

January 15 - February 19

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

This Event will be offered in a Hybrid format: Online via Zoom
or - if you happen to be in the Madison area - you are more than welcome to attend in person.
Location:
Tergar Madison Meditation Community at 301 S. Blount Street, Madison, WI

Cost :

Same rates apply for online and in-person attendance.
Sponsorship fee - $180

Regular fee – $135

Reduced fee (if you have a limited income or 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].

The Eventbrite fee is non-refundable.

Meet the Guide:

Scott Anderson

Scott began meditating over forty years ago as a means to improve his athletic performance. While long retired from high-level competition, Scott has maintained a daily meditation practice since his teens. In addition to daily practice, Scott spends one month of each year in silent retreat.

Since meeting Mingyur Rinpoche in 2010, Scott has dedicated himself to the practice and dissemination of Rinpoche’s teachings as one of the founders of the Tergar Madison meditation community.

Scott Anderson has a PhD in Kinesiology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and his research focuses on the physical correlates of meditation practice. His PhD Minor is in Religious Studies, with a focus on Buddhist Modernism.

Scott lives in the hill country west of Madison, Wisconsin with his wife and three cats. Together they run a busy Pilates studio in Madison. In his free time, Scott likes to row, do Pilates, bike, and ski.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Tergar Meditation Community of Madison, 301 South Blount Street, Madison, United States