A day long retreat lead by Douglas Pullin, Saturday January 21st, 2017 from 9:30am to 4pm.
"For someone to develop genuine compassion towards others, first he or she must have a basis upon which to cultivate compassion, and that basis is the ability to connect to one's own feelings and to care for one's own welfare... Caring for others requires caring for oneself."- Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama -
Dear friend of PIMC,
After a month of sometimes difficult, always compassionate conversations about the state of our country, and on the heels of a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration here at the center, we are more convinced than ever that our community is fostering positive change in our own hearts and minds and in the world as a whole.
One Day Retreat with Frank Leder and Robert Beatty, Saturday December 17.
Robert and Frank are Dharma brothers, sharing Ruth Denison as their teacher. Frank is coming from Germany once again this year to teach at PIMC.
With Robert, January 6th-8th or 11th 2017.
Mindfulness (Vipassana) meditation is the art of being fully alive. On this silent retreat we will be mindful of every activity, from sitting in the meditation hall, to walking in the ancient forest, to bathing in the hot springs. You will go home with practices that will change your life.
6 week class starting January 26th 2017 - Doug Pullin
1. Develop a healthier relationship with your thoughts.
2. Develop more balance with your emotions.
3. Become more in touch with your body and mind.
Thursdays 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23 and 3/2. Time: 6:00 PM - 7:25 PM
Half-Day of practice with Jim on Saturday November 19 doing mindful movement and contemplating some inspirational Thanksgiving reflections from a variety of traditions.
O how I laugh when I think of my vague indefinite riches. No run on my bank can drain it, for my wealth is not possession but enjoyment.
HENRY DAVID THOREAU
Sunday, October 23, 1pm - 2:20pm.
We are meeting to celebrate the life that is burgeoning at PIMC, and to plan for the future. We will discuss program and community development, long-term financial stability, and governance. Whether you've been coming to PIMC for years or are new to our community, we encourage you join in this important conversation about our shared purpose and the future of PIMC.
Join Robert in Seattle for a 2 day retreat, November 19 and 20 from 9am-5pm each day.
For more information and to register see here.
The next QiGong Workshop will be held at PIMC this Saturday on October 8. As usual we will meet from 10:00am until 2:00pm. The format is a rhythm alternating between 20 minutes of movement and 20 minutes of silent sitting.
Our purpose is to learn to carry mindfulness from the cushion into daily life. In the Metta Sutta, it is described as the "sublime abiding." One translation actually refers to it as a Divine State...