A typical Wednesday night evening with the G.B.M.G.
ross
This group has been meeting for 14 years and has no leader. They take
turns meeting each other homes on Wednesday evenings.
They often light a candle:
Intention- To start the sitting and honour the groups coming together
again.
Ringing a bell to start the meditation:
Intention- To be a gentle reminder of these three safe/refuge
principles.
Once for awareness: honouring our deeper nature of awareness &
compassion
Once for truth: courage to recognize and accept the true nature of
things
Once for community: to learn from and apply the qualities of love.
Ringing a bell to end the meditation:
Intention- To reflect on the various experiences in the meditation
period.
Offer the merit of a clearer mind and wellness to all beings.
1-5mins of quiet time, reflecting on the meditation.
Serving of tea and goodies
Discussion Topic:
Intention- to listen and learn from others and share from our own
personal experiences.
Sometimes a tape, a reading or poetry
Often a posted topic suggest by a member the week before.
Discussion Ends:
Intention- To have social time of friendly connection with others.
Group chooses next week's discussion topic
Group choose next week's sitting location
Example:
March 16, Equanimity by Sharon Salzberg
March 23, Equanimity by Ken McLeod
March 23, What makes a spiritual life? Personal Reflections
March 30, How do others meditate? Personal Sharing