Our head teacher and chair Jess Koffman delves into this long debated topic by philophers, poets and star-gazers alike. Jess speaks from his own life changing experiences brought on by powerful periods of mindfulness and deep meditation.
Next in Jenn's interview series, we have Canadian Actress and Producer Samantha Wan (Private Eyes, Run the Burbs) about her journey as an avid mindfulness practitioner amongst all the hoopla, untraditional crowds, and celeb nightlife! Samantha has learned to apply mindfulness in daily life in some of the least mindful surroundings. Her stories will be […]
For this month's Metta Loving-Kindness event, Associate Instructor Susie will speak to us and lead us in meditation regarding the Power of Silence. We can indeed learn and grow so much when we choose it!
Vice Chair Salima reveals the little-known mystical and spiritual properties pertaining to giving, helping, sharing and sacrifice.
Mindfulness Master and our advisor Ajahn Krit Nimmalo accepted our invitation on this day to talk about the most important teachings relevant for us in these busy modern times. Please get your family and friends out for this and make it the priority for you on this day. It is rare such a being can […]
Dr. Rhoda, with the help of Jess and the MSC board, has created a small e-book with easy lessons and exercises to help develop mindfulness and compassion in family settings. Dr. Rhoda, will go through the book and provide valuable exercises and ways we can learn compassion and mindfulness, and share them together with our […]
This month's Metta will be Loving-Kindness and opening the heart with Associate Instructor and Board Member Karen Kofman.
Karen will lead a meditation grounded in the practice of mindfulness and provide important reminders as she goes. We thought of doing 5 important reminders, but Karen said it is best to let the reminders come out of the experience together, rather than choosing a number. That's how she works the best!
Ajahn Song is a young prodigy Mindfulness and Wisdom Master deemed one of the very few assistant teachers of Luang Por Pramote in Thailand. He saw the truth clearly after just four months as a monk, and is now one of Luang Por Pramote's most respected and prolific teachers. And what is also wonderful, he […]
Associate Instructor Susanna Fournier has been teaching acting for over 10 years. She will talk about the subtle and not so subtle ways we may be acting in our daily lives, explore notions of "authenticity", and discuss how seeing ourselves as actors can help us experience the truth that the body and mind are non-self.
Associate Instructor Rhonda will discuss how our mindfulness practice opens our minds and hearts to understand and deal with the inner and outer worlds where there is so much judgement, harsh opinion and divisiveness. Much will be revealed with some exercises as well.