To walk an awakening path is to cultivate virtue or ‘good conduct’ — thoughts, words and actions that are ‘conducive to goodness.’ Goodness, not just externally evaluated, but goodness as in feels good, is aligned, whole or wholesome. To do this, we must become aware of our impulses and intentions.
Ethical self-discipline is developed in order to bring calm and quiet to the heart-mind and to reduce the harm we cause ourselves and others.
“All experience is preceded by mind, led by mind, made by mind.” - The Dhammapada (translated by Gil Fronsdal)
Find a quiet place to lay down. Make your body as comfortable as possible. Relax and inquire into the nature of your being with this 60-minute guided session.
We practice truthfulness internally (investigating our thoughts, feelings and beliefs) and externally (we notice the impulses and refine the intentions that give rise to our speech and actions). The sun of truthfulness dawns in a curious mind and rises and is refined...
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You’re invited to practice with us weekly in person in Port Colborne, Ontario or live online on Zoom.
Insight Meditation, Wednesdays 7pm ET (90 mins), with Heather Fenton — Start and/or maintain a regular meditation practice. Each week, guided meditations are combined with instructions for bringing mindfulness into daily living. This meditation class is offered freely.
Book now! or email us at hello@gentlydownthestream.org if you’d like more info.
Thursdays 8pm (60 mins), sessions starting Jan 16/25, ONLINE ONLY, with Heather Fenton
Sustain an ongoing practice of daily self-compassion and lovingkindness with these supportive weekly sessions. These weekly 1-hour gatherings offer ongoing support, encouragement and an opportunity to connect with others who are practicing.
Join us occasionally or come every week. We will meditate and then discuss our practice in group or small groups.
Offered freely, by donation. Online only (Zoom).
Please pre-book HERE for Zoom link and so that we know you are coming. Email hello@gentlydownthestream.org with questions or help with booking.