Archive for May, 2010

What’s New

As Summer approaches, once again, we have decided to do one newsletter for the next three months. Note that many of our Sangha members travel during these months and in August we will have our regular meditation sits followed by discussions and perhaps a reading by a member. You will receive weekly emails to let you know what is happening that week.  If you are in town we hope you will continue to come to the Center for our evening sits which can help support your practice and build our Sangha Community.

We wish each of you a safe, peaceful and fruitful summer on your journey and in your practice wherever that may land you.

Sean Murphy will be offering a three part series on “Mindfulness of the Mind and The Path Beyond Suffering.” June 3, 10th and 17th.

Beginner-Intermediate Meditation classes at Taos Mountain Sangha will be led and taught by Sean Murphy on Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 8pm in September (7,14,21,28). All are welcome to attend one or all of the classes. Donation appreciated.

For events at the Taos Mountain Sangha, a “reserved” sign will be placed at the last parking space on the street by the handicapped ramp for attendees who need special parking.

The next Sangha planning meeting will be on September 8.

Ongoing Schedule

Mondays, 4pm The Book/study group at the Center.  All are welcome.

Tuesdays, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Drop-in meditation.

Wednesdays, 8am to 10am: Zen Style Meditation with 3 sitting and two walking periods (you can attend all or enter during one of the walking periods.) Sits are 35 minutes followed by 10 minute walks or Chi gong.

2nd Wednesday of each month (usually), 3:30 pm: Sangha Planning Meeting, open to all Sangha members. The next meeting will be held on September  8th.

Thursdays, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Drop-in meditation.

Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm, Meditation, talk, discussion (see schedule below).

JUNE 2010 Highlights

June 3rd, Thursday: 6:30 pm: meditation, talk on Part One: “Mindfulness of the Mind and The Path Beyond Suffering,” and discussion led by Sean Murphy. Donation.

June 10th, Thursday: 6:30 pm: meditation, talk on Part Two: “Mindfulness of the Mind and The Path Beyond Suffering,” and discussion led by Sean Murphy. Donation.

June 17th, Thursday: 6:30 pm: meditation, talk on Part Three: “Mindfulness of the Mind and The Path Beyond Suffering,” and discussion led by Sean Murphy. Donation

June 24th, Thursday: 6:30 pm: meditation, talk and discussion led by visiting teacher Chris Clifford. Donation

JULY 2010 Highlights

July 1, Thursday: 6:30 pm: meditation, talk on “View,” and discussion led by Selah Chamberlain. Donation.

July 8th, Thursday: 6:30 pm: meditation, talk on “Thought,” and discussion led by Selah Chamberlain. Donation.

July 15th, Thursday: 6:30 pm: meditation, talk and discussion led by Julie Tato. Donation.

July 22nd, Thursday: 6:30 pm: meditation, talk and discussion led by Julie Tato. Donation.

July 29th, Thursday: 6:30 pm: meditation and discussion led by a Sangha member TBA. Donation

AUGUST 2010 Highlights

August 5th, Thursday: 6:30 pm: meditation and discussion led by a Sangha member TBA. Donation.

August 12th, Thursday: 6:30 pm: meditation and discussion led by a Sangha member TBA. Donation.

August 19th, Thursday: 6:30 pm: meditation and discussion led by a Sangha member TBA. Donation.

August 26th, Thursday: 6:30 pm: meditation, talk on “Speech,” and discussion led by Selah Chamberlain. Donation.

Upcoming Regional Events of Interest

Taos Mountain Sangha Scholarship Fund has been established to help support sangha members’ practice through attendance at retreats. For each year, $1000 will be available for at least two scholarships of $50 - $300, depending upon need, to help pay costs for registration or transportation for retreats. Anyone interested in receiving a scholarship should apply in writing to Board chair Chris Wells (cwells@newmex.com) with the following information: name, address, phone; how long you have practiced; the name, date, and teacher of the retreat; the amount of financial support requested.

Fall 2010

Beginner-Intermediate Meditation classes at Taos Mountain Sangha will be led and   taught Sean Murphy on Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 8pm in September (7,14,21,28). All are welcome to attend one or all of the classes. Donation appreciated.

Taos Mountain Sangha Caring Committee has been organized and is ready to respond if you or someone you know in the sangha is in need of help. Please contact Holly Defani at 776-2906. If she is unable to assist, then she will contact another committee member to ensure that help comes promptly. Please note that we have volunteers in various regional areas: Taos, Ranchos, Blueberry Hill, El Prado, Lower Las Colonias, Upper Las Colonias, and Arroyo Seco.