• Join us every Monday at 7:00 pm

    Your choice:  in person or via Zoom!

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    Join us in person

    Rumson First Presbyterian Church

    4 East River Road, Rumson

    Please arrive a little early so that you can get settled and we can begin promptly at 7:00. If you do arrive after 7:00, please join us quietly.

     

    All are welcome. We ask that you observe CDC and state guidelines.

     

    We will provide comfortable chairs, but if you would prefer, please bring your own cushion or other seating.

     

    There is no fee for joining, but voluntary contributions cover the costs of the space.

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    Join us virtually from anywhere

    Zoom ID: 462 560 3987

    Password: Namaste

    Please mute yourself unless you wish to speak before we start the meditation or during the sharing period afterwards.

  • Meditation — what it does and how we do it

    “Every time we become aware of a thought... we experience that opening of the mind.”
                                                          ― Joseph Goldstein

    Why Meditate?

    Meditation has been around for thousands of years as an important part of every religion. Insight Meditation comes from Buddhism and does not require any religious belief. By concentrating on the moment and becoming aware of feelings and thoughts, many find it easier to achieve peace of mind, manage their stress, and find serenity in their lives.

    Monmouth Insight Meditation Practice

    We begin promptly at 7:00 pm with a brief reading from one of the respected teachers of Insight Meditation. We then sit comfortably for a 40-minute meditation. This is followed by a 15-minute walking meditation and then a 15-minute sitting meditation. At the end of meditation, we have the opportunity to sit and share our experience of the evening, both the reading and the meditation.

  • RESOURCES

    ...work in progress...

    Some Useful Advice for the Beginning Meditator

    What Is Vipassana Meditation and How Do You Practice It? by Sayadaw U Pandita

    https://www.lionsroar.com/how-to-practice-vipassana-insight-meditation/amp/

    Find Insight Meditation Around the World

    Check here for retreats, meditation groups, reading, and other information about Insight Meditation.

    https://buddhistinsightnetwork.org/home

    https://www.dharma.org

    http://princetoninsightmeditation.org

  • Meditation is for everyone

    It is not a skill; it is a practice.

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    If you have never meditated

    This is the time to get started

    You do not have to stop your thoughts, empty your mind, or discipline your restlessness. All you have to do is wear comfortable clothes, relax, and let your thoughts and feelings come and go, something that is even easier when doing it with other people. There are many ways to meditate: count your breaths, scan your body sensations, focus your eyes on an object in front of you, and many others. You can explore these when you join us to start your practice.

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    If you have tried meditating in the past

    Try Insight Meditation with us

    Insight Meditation distills the essence of meditation without the belief systems and rituals of many other approaches. Meditating with a group on a regular basis can also help you overcome personal barriers like lack of self-discipline, feeling alone, or not being sure if you are doing it the right way. (Spoiler alert: there is no right way!) Come join us and rediscover what attracted you to meditation in the first place.

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