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Tuesday Morning Mindfulness MeditationExercise for the Mind • Peace for the Heart • Freshness for the Day
A small change to our weekly schedule:
Our morning meditation session, previously held on Monday mornings, will now be held every Tuesday morning, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM, at the same time.
Please bring your own cushion, towel, blanket, or anything else you may need to sit comfortably during the session.
Meditation Is Not About Religion
The word meditation can sometimes sound religious or complicated. But meditation does not have to be religious at all.
Think of meditation as exercise for the mind.
When we are concerned about our physical health, we make an effort to take care of our bodies. We walk, run, hike, stretch, go to the gym, and try to maintain a healthy lifestyle. We do these things because we understand that our physical well-being requires regular attention.
But how often do we give the same attention to our mind?
Our body can be healthy, yet we may still feel worried, restless, frustrated, overwhelmed, or dissatisfied. Many times, the greatest difficulty is not only what is happening around us, but how our thoughts respond to what is happening.
Every one of us has challenges. Some may be related to family, work, relationships, finances, health, or simply the uncertainty of life. We cannot always choose what happens to us, and we cannot control every circumstance.
But we can learn to choose how we respond.
Meditation gives us a space to pause before reacting. It helps us observe our thoughts rather than immediately becoming carried away by them. With regular practice, we can gradually develop greater calmness, clarity, patience, and resilience.
We may not be able to change every situation in our lives.
But we can change the way we meet those situations.
And sometimes, changing the way we think can change the way we experience our entire life.
Give Yourself One Hour
You don't need to be experienced.
You don't need to follow a particular religion.
You don't need to be perfect at meditation.
Simply come as you are.
Take one hour away from the noise and demands of everyday life. Sit quietly. Breathe. Observe your thoughts. Give your mind a chance to rest, reset, and become fresh again.
Just as we exercise our body to stay physically healthy, let us exercise our mind to stay mentally fresh.
Tuesday Morning | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
UMBLC — Universal Meditation and Buddhist Learning Centre
Take care of your body.
Take care of your mind.
Give yourself the opportunity to live with greater peace, clarity, and freedom.
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