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SUMMARY:Meditations for The Whole Family - with Dr. Mindfulness!
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Rhoda is our resident school teacher and PhD researcher and author that brings mindfulness into the lives of children\, parents and families.  This morning (her night – she’s live from Thailand!) she will  lead us in a few different meditations that will be helpful for us\, AND… they are fun and easy enough to share them with our families and children as well.  You are welcome to invite your families to Zoom with you this morning!
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/meditations-for-the-whole-family-with-dr-mindfulness/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221009T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T052556
CREATED:20220819T202355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T202355Z
UID:394-1665302400-1665334800@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! Thanks for Giving! We are closed.
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/happy-thanksgiving-weekend-thanks-for-giving-we-are-closed/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221016T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T052556
CREATED:20220819T202813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T204144Z
UID:396-1665948600-1665952200@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Ask Jess Day!
DESCRIPTION:Jess has been lecturing and bringing in lecturers on the topics of samsara\, the realms of existence and karma for the past few months\, hoping to deepen our understanding of what is going on around us and what we are soaking in! This time\, Jess will start with a short meditation invoking higher planes and channeling\, and then it is your turn to guide the lessons on these topics – ask away!
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/ask-jess-day/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221023T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221023T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T052556
CREATED:20220819T203552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T044907Z
UID:398-1666555200-1666560600@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Ajahn Krit Nimmalo\, Mindfulness Master and Thai Buddhist Monk: The Path to Enlightenment
DESCRIPTION:One of our great teachers from Thailand in all his kindness has accepted our invitation on this evening (his morning in Thailand) to enlighten us on The Path to Enlightenment!  He is far from quiet and still. He is natural and shines bright.  Learn from him. This is a cannot miss event and an amazing opportunity. Just being in his presence is a gift\, and to take his suggestions\, practice what he says and study under him\, can bring great purpose\, happiness and fulfillment into your life.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/ajahn-krit-nimmalo-mindfulness-master-and-buddhist-monk-thailand-the-path-to-enlightenment/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221030T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221030T201500
DTSTAMP:20260417T052556
CREATED:20220819T204005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T211350Z
UID:400-1667158200-1667160900@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Being Present while Living - with Associate Instructor Susie
DESCRIPTION:Susie has brought mindful awareness into her daily life\, little by little\, taking daily activities and chores and turning them into enriching experiences. Susie will guide us through everyday things\, like eating\, household chores\, walking the dog and grocery shopping\, and give us details on how we can gradually turn all or any of these things into a beneficial\, bright and beautiful present moment experiences.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/being-present-while-living-with-associate-instructor-susie/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221106T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T052556
CREATED:20221013T143640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T150647Z
UID:413-1667764800-1667768400@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Shopping For Your Perfect Meditation Object\, PART 1
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Buddhist Scriptures detail 40 meditation objects and match them with different types of personalities and demeanors?  Guest Lecturer\, Researcher\, Cambridge Graduate in A.I.\, Google Map Inventor and 10 year Monk\, Korakot\, will be speaking from Thailand on the topic and providing short exercises. Korakot works to teach old and valuable wisdom in modern ways\, using diagrams\, PowerPoint and even A.I..  This talk and Q&A will be extremely interesting for seasoned practitioners and intellectuals alike\, and very valuable to help beginners get started. And… the discussion will continue with Part 2 next month!
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/shopping-for-your-perfect-meditation-object-part-1/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221113T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T052556
CREATED:20221013T144415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T144415Z
UID:415-1668367800-1668371400@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Sitting Meditation: Setting Up for Success!
DESCRIPTION:Our V.P. (and VIP!) Salima Pirani has been meditating since she was a young child. She will share her experience and knowledge with helpful ways to get set up and begin your meditation to make it a successful sit. And of course\, once we are set\, she will lead us in a short meditation\, as she does so well. Total: 45min-1hr.  More about Salima at www.salimapirani.com. \n 
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/sitting-meditation-setting-up-for-success/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T052556
CREATED:20221013T145302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T145302Z
UID:417-1668972600-1668976200@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:How to Relax... and Properly Prepare for Insight Practice
DESCRIPTION:Real mindfulness practice isn’t meditation. But we do need regular meditation to support it\, and\, we need to know how to RELAX.  Associate Instructor Rhonda\, with her 40+ years meditation experience\, is an expert on how to relax and wants to help us all relax and prepare our minds for correct mindfulness practice. 45min-1hr.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/how-to-relax-and-properly-prepare-for-insight-practice/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221127T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T052556
CREATED:20221013T145904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T145904Z
UID:419-1669577400-1669581000@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:How Deep Can Meditation Go?
DESCRIPTION:Our Chair Jess Koffman will be talking about the deepest levels of meditation\, and give us pointers on how to work our way there and how they benefit. There are very few people who can talk about such matters with genuine experiences to back them up\, let alone in Canadian English! You don’t want to miss these rare and valuable opportunities. This event will go a little over the usual hour time limit.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/how-deep-can-meditation-go/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221204T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T052556
CREATED:20221013T150325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T153025Z
UID:421-1670184000-1670187600@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Shopping for your Perfect Meditation Object\, PART 2
DESCRIPTION:If you missed PART 1\, not to worry.  There will be a review and there is still much to learn and enjoy! Did you know that Buddhist Scriptures detail 40 meditation objects and match them with different types of personalities and demeanors?  Guest Lecturer\, Researcher\, Cambridge Graduate in A.I.\, Google Map Inventor and 10 year Monk\, Korakot\, will be speaking from Thailand on the topic and providing short exercises. Korakot works to teach old and valuable wisdom in modern ways\, using diagrams\, PowerPoint and even A.I.. This talk & Q&A will be extremely interesting for seasoned practitioners and intellectuals alike\, and very valuable to help beginners get started.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/shopping-for-your-perfect-meditation-object-part-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T052556
CREATED:20221013T152103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T152103Z
UID:431-1670787000-1670790600@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Mindfulness End of Year Check-Up with Jess Koffman
DESCRIPTION:Let’s see how your mindfulness practice has progressed this year! Whether you are starting or have been at it for years\, Jess will do a year end review the some important principles and attitudes with regards to mindfulness and you can see if you have been aligned correctly.  He will also give advice to aid your personal progress in your practice\, if you so choose.  You can evaluate where you are at\, and set your mindfulness and meditation objectives for the new year. 1hr.  One wonderful objective – attend all the Sunday Mindfulness Society Zoom Events in 2023!
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/mindfulness-end-of-year-check-up-with-jess-koffman/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T052556
CREATED:20221013T152843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T152843Z
UID:433-1671391800-1671395400@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:The Mindfulness Society Holiday Party!
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in an open mic social Zoom event\, where we wish to provide a loving and kind environment to be with your dear friends and quality like-minded friends-to-be. We will enjoy listening to your comments on this first year of our hard work bringing you the best teachings out there\, and the board members would also like to quickly speak as well. 1hr.  The MSC will be closed after this until January 8th\, beginning with Mindfulness 201!
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/the-mindfulness-society-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230108T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T052556
CREATED:20221231T013122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221231T013122Z
UID:445-1673168400-1673172000@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Mindfulness 201: Class 1 of 5 with Jess Koffman
DESCRIPTION:Jess will talk about the amazing things that mindfulness will do for you internally and externally when practiced correctly – everything from quality relationships to psychic skills! \n(This month the associate instructors are teaming up to provide a thorough course in the practice of mindfulness for insight. Each teacher will bring their personal touch to the teachings\, with meditation and mindfulness exercises\, lessons on the fundamentals for beginners and reminders for seasoned practitioners.)
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/mindfulness-201-class-1-of-5-with-jess-koffman/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230115T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T052556
CREATED:20221231T013347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221231T013347Z
UID:447-1673811000-1673814600@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Mindfulness 201: Class 2 of 5 with Karen
DESCRIPTION:Karen will continue with laying the groundwork to start the step by step process of successful practice. \n(This month the associate instructors are teaming up to provide a thorough course in the practice of mindfulness for insight. Each teacher will bring their personal touch to the teachings\, with meditation and mindfulness exercises\, lessons on the fundamentals for beginners and reminders for seasoned practitioners. If you miss a class not to worry – you can join in at any point and still learn so much!)
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/mindfulness-201-class-2-of-5-with-karen/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T052556
CREATED:20221231T013818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221231T013818Z
UID:449-1674415800-1674419400@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Mindfulness 201: Class 3 of 5 with Susie
DESCRIPTION:Susie will continue with some of the principles of the practice\, helpful meditations and valuable advice. You will benefit from her clarity\, and her love and appreciation for the practice is contagious! \n(This month the associate instructors are teaming up to provide a thorough course in the practice of mindfulness for insight. Each teacher will bring their personal touch to the teachings\, with meditation and mindfulness exercises\, lessons on the fundamentals for beginners and reminders for seasoned practitioners. If you miss a class not to worry – you can join in at any point and still learn so much!)
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/mindfulness-201-class-3-of-5-with-susie/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230129T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T052556
CREATED:20221231T014236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221231T014236Z
UID:452-1675020600-1675024200@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Mindfulness 201: Class 4 of 5 with Rhonda
DESCRIPTION:Rhonda will bring in her gentle touch and decades of meditation experience as her contribution to our learnings on this most important practice\, leading us closer to insight.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/mindfulness-201-class-4-of-5-with-rhonda/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T052556
CREATED:20221231T014728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221231T014728Z
UID:454-1675625400-1675629000@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Mindfulness 201: Class 5 of 5 with Salima
DESCRIPTION:Salima will be the fifth and final teacher for this course the principles of mindfulness! Even if you missed the other classes\, feel free to join! There will be plenty of review and lots to learn. With her knowledge and experience\, she will fill in some of the missing pieces and get you on your way for a successful year of mindfulness development.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/mindfulness-201-class-5-of-5-with-salima/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T052556
CREATED:20221013T151250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T042612Z
UID:429-1676230200-1676233800@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Life as a Seasoned Mindfulness Practitioner.
DESCRIPTION:Completing the last five weeks of mindfulness classes\, we now have Jess return to discuss: What does it feel like as you walk through life as an advanced mindfulness and insight practitioner? What amazing experiences are there? Do you view the world\, people\, situations differently? Are you happier? Jess will speak and take questions on this fascinating and rarely discussed topic.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/life-as-a-seasoned-mindfulness-practitioner/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230219T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T052556
CREATED:20220219T140043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221231T015449Z
UID:456-1676797200-1676800800@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Easy Mindfulness Exercises for Families with Dr. Rhoda
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Rhoda will provide fun and easy mindfulness exercises and games that are perfect for parents\, children and newbies.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/easy-mindfulness-exercises-for-families-with-dr-rhoda/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230226T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T052556
CREATED:20230123T044207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T044254Z
UID:463-1677439800-1677443400@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Dealing with Stressful Work and Family Environments
DESCRIPTION:An Interview with Nicolle Kopping-Pavars\, a family lawyer with decades of experience and a trained mindfulness teacher. Nicolle advocates for Mental health within the legal profession by providing meditation and mindfulness programming that enhance skills and bring balance\, diversity and peace to the legal profession. She has helped to turn countless stressful environments\, such as marriage breakdowns and law offices into comfortable ones.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/dealing-with-stressful-work-and-family-environments/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230305T094500
DTSTAMP:20260417T052556
CREATED:20230215T162921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T162921Z
UID:466-1678006800-1678009500@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:March Metta Madness
DESCRIPTION:Salima will lead us at 9am Sunday Morning. Loving Kindness\, Forgiveness and Gentle Positive Energy meditations all month for March Metta Madness ❤️❤️❤️
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/march-metta-madness/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230312T094500
DTSTAMP:20260417T052556
CREATED:20230215T163124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T163124Z
UID:468-1678611600-1678614300@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:March Metta Madness
DESCRIPTION:This time\, Jess will lead us Sunday Morning 9am. Loving Kindness\, Forgiveness and Gentle Positive Energy meditations all month for March Metta Madness ❤️❤️❤️ \n  \n 
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/march-metta-madness-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230319T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230319T201500
DTSTAMP:20260417T052556
CREATED:20230215T164324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T164324Z
UID:470-1679254200-1679256900@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:March Metta Madness
DESCRIPTION:Rhonda will lead us in Metta on this Sunday Evening\, 7:30pm.  Loving Kindness\, Forgiveness and Gentle Positive Energy meditations all month for March Metta Madness ❤️❤️❤️
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/march-metta-madness-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230326T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230326T201500
DTSTAMP:20260417T052556
CREATED:20230215T164515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T164543Z
UID:472-1679859000-1679861700@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:March Metta Madness
DESCRIPTION:Karen is back from her Costa Rica retreat and will lead us in Metta this Sunday Evening at 7:30pm. \nLoving Kindness\, Forgiveness and Gentle Positive Energy meditations all month for March Metta Madness ❤️❤️❤️
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/march-metta-madness-4/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230402T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230402T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T052557
CREATED:20230324T155528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T155528Z
UID:478-1680463800-1680467400@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Calming and Concentrating with our chair Jess Koffman
DESCRIPTION:There are so many benefits to learning how to calm down and how to concentrate that you can probably name 10 right now! Let’s get some crucial tips and lessons from Jess and his 20+ years of his unparalleled experience under the greatest masters in the world\, as he leads us in peaceful meditation and sharpens our minds.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/calming-and-concentrating-with-our-chair-jess-koffman/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230410
DTSTAMP:20260417T052557
CREATED:20230324T155649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T155649Z
UID:480-1680998400-1681084799@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Easter Long Weekend - We are Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/easter-long-weekend-we-are-closed/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230416T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230416T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T052557
CREATED:20230324T160426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T160426Z
UID:482-1681675200-1681680600@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Great Monk Ajahn Krit Returns to teach Insight Practice
DESCRIPTION:Vipassana or “Insight Practice” is the only way to end personal suffering. Ajahn Krit Nimmalo is one of the preeminent and most effective teachers in Thailand and the world\, teaching regular people with modern minds how to make great progress into seeing higher truths and spiritual enlightenment.  This is a do-not-miss and all your friends should not miss event. Best results if you practice while you listen! 8pm-9:30pm ET.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/great-monk-ajahn-krit-returns-to-teach-insight-practice/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230423T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230423T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T052557
CREATED:20230324T161448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T161448Z
UID:484-1682278200-1682281800@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Metta Meditation Time with Associate Instructor Susie
DESCRIPTION:After our “kickoff” of March Metta Madness (or should I say “Jump Ball”?)\, we have promised to include regular metta (love\, kindness\, acceptance) meditations in our schedule\, at least every month or two.  This week Susie will have her turn to lead us in this most enjoyable practice\, and necessary practice for any real positive change in our relationships and in this world. Our Metta evenings are shorter\, approximately 40-45 minutes in length.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/metta-meditation-time-with-associate-instructor-susie/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230430T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230430T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T052557
CREATED:20230324T170911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T170911Z
UID:486-1682886600-1682890200@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Karma and Buddhist Life: An Interview with 10 year Monk and A.I. Genius Korakot.
DESCRIPTION:Our Committee Chair Jenn will continue her new interview series\, this time interviewing one of the most intriguing minds of our time. 8:30pm ET Start for this one. Korakot abandoned his promising career and scholarly path at Cambridge in Artificial Intelligence when he was invited by the Enlightened Monk Luangpor Pramote to ordain as one of his five monk students. Korakot has had such an interesting life so far\, and with his uncanny memory is unmatched in his knowledge of Karma and many of the details of Buddhist teachings and practices. Jenn will have questions prepared and we will also open the floor to your questions of Korakot about Karma\, Buddhism and all his amazing experiences as a monk.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/karma-and-buddhist-life-an-interview-with-10-year-monk-and-a-i-genius-korakot/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T052557
CREATED:20230429T214107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230429T214107Z
UID:491-1683487800-1683491400@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:The Benefits of Mindfulness - Research Findings
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Rhoda is one of the leading scholars in the domain of mindfulness and meditation research\, publishing in scholarly journals over the past decade showing the various benefits of mindfulness and vipassana practice\, especially for the well-being of families. Tonight she will share what she has found in her research to be some of the wonderful benefits of mindfulness\, not just from her own experience as a practitioner and teacher\, but from evidence based on neuroscience research and the lived experiences from people of all walks of life.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/the-benefits-of-mindfulness-research-findings/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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