Ozarks Dharma Community (ODC) is a Buddhist Meditation Group in Southwest Missouri sharing the Buddha's teachings in a practical way. We are a diverse group of practitioners and we welcome all.
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Beginning a meditation practice can be an overwhelming experience, especially if the mind is flooded with questions. How can I fit one more thing into my already busy life? What do I do when I sit to meditate? Is this what meditation is supposed to feel like? Is this even worth my time? A Beginner's Practice Group is meant to provide you with the encouragement and accountability that helps you establish a regular meditation practice. Whether you're completely new to meditation or are looking to deepen your commitment, you're welcome to join us on the second and fourth Mondays of June - September 2013 (8 meetings, 7 pm to 8:30 pm) as we explore the how and why of starting a meditation practice. For more information, visit: http://begin.ozarksdharma.org/ To r egister, c ontact David: by e-m ail at: register@cccozarks.org by phone at: 417-893-0305
Here are some of the resources we discussed last evening. If we've missed something you'd like to add, please let us know. :) In This Very Life by Sayādaw U Pandita, chapter 3, "The Ten Armies of Māra" Dhamma Lists from Insight Meditation Center The Cow in the Parking Lot by Leonard Scheff and Susan Edmiston " Social Rejection is a REAL Pain ," a summary article about the research at the Social Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory at UCLA Finally, you can find the quote from Jon Kabat-Zinn comparing mindful living to a sailor making the best use of the wind at this link to the book Full Catastrophe Living (page 3, beginning at "There is an art to facing difficulties...") .
Join Ozarks Dharma Community for a Daylong Meditation Retreat in Strafford. When : Sunday, June 9, 2019, 9am-4pm Where : Strafford, MO, 30 minutes north of Springfield. Detailed directions will be emailed after you register. How to attend: Register online . Cost: Suggested donation of $15 per person at the door, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. Any amount paid above $15 helps those who may not otherwise be able to attend. The day will be held in Noble Silence. There are scheduled group sitting times, but feel free to practice sitting or walking meditation at your own pace the rest of the day. SCHEDULE 8:45am Registration check-in 9:00am Retreat Begins / Group Sitting Meditation with Don 11:15am Group Sitting Meditation with Janet 12pm Lunch (1 hour; we will maintain Noble Silence) 1pm Group Walking Meditation with Darryl (optional) 3pm Group Sitting Meditation with John...