Second Sunday Silent Meditation Gatherings Meditation is the foundation of any self-exploratory path.Meditation gatherings with Emily are a pause in our otherwise outwardly-directed lives, a chance to rest our thinking minds and find the poignancy of our felt experience, and an opportunity to discover that vast, innate silence within each of us.There are two meditation periods at each gathering, of 35 and 45 minutes, conducted in strict silence; the break in between presents an opportunity to speak with Emily about your spiritual practice, to continue your sitting, or to leave the meditation space to move or stretch in an outer room.Any meditation practice is welcome during the sits as long as it is silent and still.We sit in backjacks or chairs, with additional cushions and blankets provided for comfort; you are encouraged to bring your own cushion or floor chair if you have one you prefer.To facilitate a continuous atmosphere of introspection, the entire evening, with the exception of the discussion with Emily, is conducted in non-conversational silence.
Silent meditation gatherings take place every second Sunday in Portland, Oregon.A six-month session of meditations is $15 per gathering; you can register for the current session at any time using the registration button on the schedule sidebar.When you register, you commit to attending all the gatherings in that six-month session; if you miss a date, we will charge the card you provided for the missed group.Newcomers are welcome to try out a meditation before committing, at the reduced drop-in rate of $15.After that, drop-ins are $25. Click here for a teaching from Emily on meditation.
