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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230618T080000
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SUMMARY:Closed for Father's Day
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URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/closed-for-fathers-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230625T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230625T203000
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SUMMARY:When It's Hard: How to Support our Mindfulness Practice in Difficult Times
DESCRIPTION:Please join and welcome Susanna Fournier\, our newest Associate Instructor with the Mindfulness Society of Canada!  She has been dedicated to her practice\, bringing others into the fold and just returned from retreat in Thailand. \nWhether we are hit with health\, relationship\, emotional\, financial or work challenges\, life has periods of hardship. Susanna will offer strategies and tips for how we can approach our mindfulness practice when all we want to do is run from it.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/when-its-hard-how-to-support-our-mindfulness-practice-in-difficult-times/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230709T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230709T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
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SUMMARY:Is the World an Illusion?
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/is-the-world-an-illusion/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230716T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230716T213000
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CREATED:20230624T051259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230624T051259Z
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SUMMARY:An Interview with Canadian TV Star Samantha Wan
DESCRIPTION: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 facinating. Her tips helpful. Her determination motivational.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/an-interview-with-canadian-tv-star-samantha-wan/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230723T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230723T211500
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
CREATED:20230624T051903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T140459Z
UID:515-1690144200-1690146900@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:The Power of Silence\, Metta with Susie
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/the-power-of-silence-metta-with-susie/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230730T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230730T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
CREATED:20230624T052301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230624T103201Z
UID:517-1690749000-1690752600@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Generosity Part 2: The Karma of Generosity
DESCRIPTION:Vice Chair Salima reveals the little-known mystical and spiritual properties pertaining to giving\, helping\, sharing and sacrifice.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/generosity-part-2-the-karma-of-generosity/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230813T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230813T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
CREATED:20230714T150045Z
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SUMMARY:Monk Ajahn Krit - "Mindfulness and Meditation for Busy Minds"
DESCRIPTION: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 be heard in the Western world\, with an interpreter and live for your ears\, eyes and hearts.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/monk-ajahn-krit-mindfulness-and-meditation-for-busy-minds/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230820T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230820T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
CREATED:20230714T150602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T150648Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Gift for Beginners\, Parents and Children
DESCRIPTION: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 loved ones\, providing high quality and loving family atmospheres.  The Mindfulness Society will also gift this e-book to all donors of any amount :).
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/mindfulness-gift-for-beginners-parents-and-children/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230827T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230827T101000
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
CREATED:20230714T150906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T150906Z
UID:528-1693128600-1693131000@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Metta Meditation with Karen
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Metta will be Loving-Kindness and opening the heart with Associate Instructor and Board Member Karen Kofman.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/metta-meditation-with-karen/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231001T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231001T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
CREATED:20230917T150022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230917T150022Z
UID:542-1696188600-1696188600@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Mindful Reminders with Associate Instructor Karen
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/mindful-reminders-with-associate-instructor-karen/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231008T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231008T080000
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
CREATED:20230917T150150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230917T150150Z
UID:544-1696752000-1696752000@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Closed For Thanksgiving Weekend
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/closed-for-thanksgiving-weekend/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231015T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
CREATED:20230917T150933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230917T151049Z
UID:546-1697400000-1697403600@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Insight Wisdom with Ajahn Song from Thailand
DESCRIPTION: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 will be teaching in English (no need for translation). He will be doing heart to heart Dhamma teaching for five avid practitioners after his 20-30 minute talk.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/insight-wisdom-with-ajahn-song-from-thailand/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231022T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231022T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
CREATED:20230917T151747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230917T151747Z
UID:548-1698003000-1698006600@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Are We Always Acting?
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/are-we-always-acting/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231029T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
CREATED:20230917T152308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231029T161630Z
UID:550-1698607800-1698611400@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Dealing with Judgement and Opinions
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/dealing-with-judgement-and-opinions/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
CREATED:20231014T010650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T010650Z
UID:553-1699212600-1699216200@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Inside People's Minds - An Interview with Salima Pirani
DESCRIPTION:“What made you give up your thriving career and choose this path?”  “What’s it like to be inside people’s minds all day?” “How can I make a big change in my life?” Tune in as our resident interviewer and Committee Chair Jenn speaks with Salima about life as a Reiki Master-Teacher\, Mindfulness Instructor and Teacher of Psychic Awareness.  You may be surprised what you hear. Curious? Email Jenn@themindfulnesssociety.ca and your question might be included!
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/inside-peoples-minds-an-interview-with-salima-pirani/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231112T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231112T101500
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
CREATED:20231014T013953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T013953Z
UID:555-1699781400-1699784100@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Guided Meditations & Metta Thich Nhat Hanh Style
DESCRIPTION:On her journey to mindfulness\, Dr. Rhoda spent years leading well-being circles and meditation groups\, developing calmness and kindness based on her studies and retreats at Plum Village under Thich Nhat Hanh.  To start your Sunday morning right\, she will lead us in easy\, calming and loving meditations\, appreciating the body\, breath\, nature and life.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/guided-meditations-metta-thich-nhat-hanh-style/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231119T201500
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
CREATED:20231014T014426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T014426Z
UID:557-1700422200-1700424900@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Mindfulness While Eating - With Associate Instructor Susie
DESCRIPTION:Susie will delve deeply into the practice of mindful eating and how to be aware during mealtimes. Susie will share tips on cultivating a mindful eating practice to gain insights into yourself and reduce negative patterns.  **We will do some mindful eating together. Please bring something to drink and one small item to eat (e.g. chocolate\, cracker\, or fruit).**
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/mindfulness-while-eating-with-associate-instructor-susie/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231126T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
CREATED:20231014T033858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T033858Z
UID:559-1701027000-1701030600@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:What Mindfulness Isn't - with Jess Koffman
DESCRIPTION:Our Chairman has been providing tips on his Jess Koffman Facebook page recently (www.facebook.com/jess.koffman)\, helping us to faux teachers and teachings on mindfulness and it’s purpose. There are a lot of fluffy\, pretty incorrect teachings our their folks – beware!  Jess will go into details about his pointers\, who and what to avoid\, and take some of our questions as well.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/what-mindfulness-isnt-with-jess-koffman/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231203T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231203T195500
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
CREATED:20231121T080511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T080511Z
UID:568-1701630900-1701633300@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:You Are Not Your Body with Jess Koffman
DESCRIPTION:Rather than listening talks about what you really are\, rather than theories or ideas to believe about what you really are\, rather than merely resonate temporarily with what sounds true to you\, let’s do the far more effective work of examining the body\, element by element\, and see that there is no person in it. Join us as Jess takes us through a 35-40 minute contemplation of the truth regarding physicality. \nThis meditation will be the free portion of Jess’ meditation day\, with 4 other meditations including Metta and mindful awakening.  To join the whole day\, for more info\, or to get emailed about Jess’ classes\, email jesskoffman@hotmail.com.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/you-are-not-your-body-with-jess-koffman/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
CREATED:20231121T081705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T081705Z
UID:572-1702236600-1702240200@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Let Metta Protect You\, with Salima Pirani
DESCRIPTION:Learn to harness this powerful “Weapon of Protection” that the Buddha shared almost 2\,600 years ago. Vice Chair Salima will open with the origin story of Metta practice\, followed by a guided Metta (Loving-Kindness / Good-Will) practice.  Together\, we will cool any anger\, fear\, anxiety or other impurities of the heart\, laying the foundation for samadhi and peace of mind.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/let-metta-protect-you-with-salima-pirani/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231217T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
CREATED:20231121T081250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T081250Z
UID:570-1702841400-1702845000@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Over the Holidays with Dr. Rhoda
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Rhoda will be finally teaching an evening mindfulness class from Thailand on her school break (7:30am Thai time)! She will prepare for the holidays with some tips for the sometimes fun\, sometimes difficult times seeing our families and extended families.  Join this very useful and beneficial send off to a fruitful new year.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/mindfulness-over-the-holidays-with-dr-rhoda/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240107T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240107T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
CREATED:20240102T134826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T134826Z
UID:576-1704655800-1704659400@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Mindfulness 301: Lesson One with Associate Instructor Rhonda
DESCRIPTION:We have started a tradition in The Mindfulness Society of Canada.   We begin the year with a free mindfulness course\, taught each week by a different associate instructor! This year\, year three\, it will be six weeks with six different teachers! Each will use their own unique style and energy to bring these most beneficial teachings to you. \nThe mindfulness we teach is the practice to attain transformative and transcendent wisdom. And wisdom is the only way out of suffering. It is much easier than you may think. It just takes good teachers and regular practice to get unbelievable results. It is a very different mindfulness than the modern understanding of “mindfulness”\, where it has been reduced to a meditative technique for temporary relief of symptoms of suffering\, like stress\, physical pain and lack of focus\, rather than suffering itself.  Join the classes\, practice what we teach\, and see for yourself that suffering in your heart disappears right in front of your eyes. See that you are not the body\, not thoughts\, not emotions\, and you are not even the mindfulness that is aware of them!
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/mindfulness-301-lesson-one-with-associate-instructor-rhonda/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
CREATED:20240102T135032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T135032Z
UID:578-1705260600-1705264200@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Mindfulness 301: Lesson Two with Vice-Chair Salima Pirani
DESCRIPTION:We have started a tradition in The Mindfulness Society of Canada.   We begin the year with a free mindfulness course\, taught each week by a different associate instructor! This year\, year three\, we will have six weeks with six different teachers! Each teacher will their own unique style and energy to bring these most beneficial teachings to you. \nThe mindfulness we teach is the practice to attain transformative and transcendent wisdom. And wisdom is the only way out of suffering. It is much easier than you may think. It just takes good teachers and regular practice to get unbelievable results. It is a very different mindfulness than the modern understanding of “mindfulness”\, where it has been reduced to a meditative technique for temporary relief of symptoms of suffering\, like stress\, physical pain and lack of focus\, rather than suffering itself.  Join the classes\, practice what we teach\, and see for yourself that suffering in your heart disappears right in front of your eyes. See that you are not the body\, not thoughts\, not emotions\, and you are not even the mindfulness that is aware of them!
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/mindfulness-301-lesson-two-with-vice-chair-salima-pirani/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
CREATED:20240102T140142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T140142Z
UID:580-1705865400-1705869000@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Mindfulness 301: Lesson Three with Associate Instructor Karen
DESCRIPTION:We have started a tradition in The Mindfulness Society of Canada.   We begin the year with a free mindfulness course\, taught each week by a different associate instructor! This year\, year three\, we will have six weeks with six different teachers! Each teacher will their own unique style and energy to bring these most beneficial teachings to you. \nThe mindfulness we teach is the practice to attain transformative and transcendent wisdom. And wisdom is the only way out of suffering. It is much easier than you may think. It just takes good teachers and regular practice to get unbelievable results. It is a very different mindfulness than the modern understanding of “mindfulness”\, where it has been reduced to a meditative technique for temporary relief of symptoms of suffering\, like stress\, physical pain and lack of focus\, rather than suffering itself.  Join the classes\, practice what we teach\, and see for yourself that suffering in your heart disappears right in front of your eyes. See that you are not the body\, not thoughts\, not emotions\, and you are not even the mindfulness that is aware of them!
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/mindfulness-301-lesson-three-with-associate-instructor-karen/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
CREATED:20240102T140631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T140631Z
UID:590-1707033600-1707066000@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Closed February 4th
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/closed-february-4th-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
CREATED:20240102T140220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T140322Z
UID:582-1707679800-1707683400@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Mindfulness 301: Lesson Four with Associate Instructor Susie
DESCRIPTION:We have started a tradition in The Mindfulness Society of Canada.   We begin the year with a free mindfulness course\, taught each week by a different associate instructor! This year\, year three\, we will have six weeks with six different teachers! Each teacher will their own unique style and energy to bring these most beneficial teachings to you. \nThe mindfulness we teach is the practice to attain transformative and transcendent wisdom. And wisdom is the only way out of suffering. It is much easier than you may think. It just takes good teachers and regular practice to get unbelievable results. It is a very different mindfulness than the modern understanding of “mindfulness”\, where it has been reduced to a meditative technique for temporary relief of symptoms of suffering\, like stress\, physical pain and lack of focus\, rather than suffering itself.  Join the classes\, practice what we teach\, and see for yourself that suffering in your heart disappears right in front of your eyes. See that you are not the body\, not thoughts\, not emotions\, and you are not even the mindfulness that is aware of them!
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/closed-january-28/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
CREATED:20240102T140412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T140455Z
UID:585-1708284600-1708288200@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Mindfulness 301: Lesson Five with Associate Instructor Susanna
DESCRIPTION:We have started a tradition in The Mindfulness Society of Canada.   We begin the year with a free mindfulness course\, taught each week by a different associate instructor! This year\, year three\, we will have six weeks with six different teachers! Each teacher will their own unique style and energy to bring these most beneficial teachings to you. \nThe mindfulness we teach is the practice to attain transformative and transcendent wisdom. And wisdom is the only way out of suffering. It is much easier than you may think. It just takes good teachers and regular practice to get unbelievable results. It is a very different mindfulness than the modern understanding of “mindfulness”\, where it has been reduced to a meditative technique for temporary relief of symptoms of suffering\, like stress\, physical pain and lack of focus\, rather than suffering itself.  Join the classes\, practice what we teach\, and see for yourself that suffering in your heart disappears right in front of your eyes. See that you are not the body\, not thoughts\, not emotions\, and you are not even the mindfulness that is aware of them!
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/closed-february-4th/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240225T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
CREATED:20240102T140607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T140607Z
UID:588-1708846200-1708893000@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Mindfulness 301: Lesson Six with Chair & Head Teacher Jess
DESCRIPTION:We have started a tradition in The Mindfulness Society of Canada.   We begin the year with a free mindfulness course\, taught each week by a different associate instructor! This year\, year three\, we will have six weeks with six different teachers! Each teacher will their own unique style and energy to bring these most beneficial teachings to you. \nThe mindfulness we teach is the practice to attain transformative and transcendent wisdom. And wisdom is the only way out of suffering. It is much easier than you may think. It just takes good teachers and regular practice to get unbelievable results. It is a very different mindfulness than the modern understanding of “mindfulness”\, where it has been reduced to a meditative technique for temporary relief of symptoms of suffering\, like stress\, physical pain and lack of focus\, rather than suffering itself.  Join the classes\, practice what we teach\, and see for yourself that suffering in your heart disappears right in front of your eyes. See that you are not the body\, not thoughts\, not emotions\, and you are not even the mindfulness that is aware of them!
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/mindfulness-301-lesson-six-with-chair-head-teacher-jess/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240301T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
CREATED:20240212T085511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T085511Z
UID:593-1709280000-1710003600@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:We are closed March 3 & 10
DESCRIPTION:The Majority of the Board and Associate Instructors will be studying Dhamma with the Masters in Thailand for the first two weeks of March. Our Sunday Zoom events return on March 17th.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/we-are-closed-march-3-10/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240317T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240317T211500
DTSTAMP:20260415T230648
CREATED:20240218T003026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240218T152103Z
UID:595-1710705600-1710710100@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Mindful Metta with Head Teacher Jess Koffman
DESCRIPTION:Metta is far more genuine and far more powerful when mindfulness takes the lead. Jess will use his unusual abilities in leading a metta meditation to make us feel welcome\, loved\, healed\, while keeping us poised in self-reliance and development.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/mindful-metta-with-chair-jess-koffman/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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