About this Event
Special Guest Teaching Monk — August 12
This Wednesday, we’re delighted to welcome Venerable Burin Thitakusalo, Abbot of The Middle Way Temple in New York and Buddhist Spiritual Life Advisor at New York University.
Join us for a special evening of guided meditation, practical meditation guidance, and a Wisdom Talk with Venerable Burin.
Drawing from his experience teaching meditation in New York and working with university communities, Venerable Burin offers a practical and approachable way to explore meditation — whether you’re completely new or already have a regular practice.
Wednesday, August 12 | 7:00–8:00 PM
Beginner-friendly • No meditation experience needed
About Our Weekly Meditation Class
Whether you are completely new to meditation or have practiced for a long time, this class provides an opportunity to start or deepen your meditation practice with Buddhist monks.
After the class ends at 8:00 PM, feel free to stay for conversation, snacks, and time with our meditation community.
Ticketing Options: Although donations are appreciated, this class is free and open to all ages. The Pay It Forward option and the Open Donation option will go towards operation costs and allow our center to sustainably run these free events into the future.
New to Meditation? : If you are new to meditation or want to understand how we practice, feel free to listen to the audio overview and sample guided meditation on our website.
Agenda
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:10 PM
Welcome & Stretching
Info: A warm welcome followed by gentle stretching to help the body relax and prepare for meditation.
🕑: 07:10 PM - 08:00 PM
Guided Meditation & Wisdom Talk with a Teaching Monk
Info: Experience guided meditation along with practical insights and meditation wisdom from a teaching monk, with time for questions and reflection.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Snacks & Socialization
Info: The class will be officially over around 8pm, but after this point everyone is welcome to stick around, enjoy snacks, talk with the monks and staff and other attendees to build good spiritual friendships :)
Event venue & nearby stays
2033 Ghee Rd, 2033 Ghee Road, Murfreesboro, United States
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