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SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Loving-Kindness Class
DESCRIPTION:Monthly this spring, come join us for a Mindfulness and Loving Kindness Class with Thai Monk Boonyod Nonthong (Benny). Meets on Mondays at 10:30am – March 11, April 8, and May 13, from 10:30-11:30am. Free and open to the public. No sign up required.\nIn this class, participants will practice loving-kindness meditation, which involves directing positive intentions and goodwill towards oneself and others. This practice aims to cultivate compassion, empathy, and love, fostering emotional well-being and healthier relationships. This class will also include Insight meditation, also known as Vipassana or mindfulness meditation. This technique involves observing thoughts, sensations, and experiences with non-judgmental awareness. Its objective is to develop profound insight into the nature of existence, fostering mindfulness, clarity, and a deeper understanding of oneself and reality. \nClasses include 20 minutes dedicated to exploring loving-kindness meditation techniques and 30 minutes dedicated to Insight Meditation involving prostration walking and sitting. Think of this as a class to train the mind, gaining happiness from loving-kindness and acceptance, along with compassionate care for every current phenomenon of our physical and mental state. This is a beginner-to-experienced meditation class that includes loving-kindness meditation, mindfulness meditation, and sharing experiences.\nAbout the instructor:\nBenny is an instructor from the NMR Buddhist Meditation Center in Raynham, MA. Benny is an advanced mindfulness teacher with a profound understanding of the art and science of mindfulness. With a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the practice, he guides light for those on a journey to inner peace and self-discovery.\n
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Monthly this spring, come join us for a Mindfulness and Loving Kindness Class with Thai Monk Boonyod Nonthong (Benny). Meets on Mondays at 10:30am &#8211; March 11, April 8, and May 13, from 10:30-11:30am. Free and open to the public. No sign up required.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this class, participants will practice loving-kindness meditation, which involves directing positive intentions and goodwill towards oneself and others. This practice aims to cultivate compassion, empathy, and love, fostering emotional well-being and healthier relationships. This class will also include Insight meditation, also known as Vipassana or mindfulness meditation. This technique involves observing thoughts, sensations, and experiences with non-judgmental awareness. Its objective is to develop profound insight into the nature of existence, fostering mindfulness, clarity, and a deeper understanding of oneself and reality. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Classes include 20 minutes dedicated to exploring loving-kindness meditation techniques and 30 minutes dedicated to Insight Meditation involving prostration walking and sitting. Think of this as a class to train the mind, gaining happiness from loving-kindness and acceptance, along with compassionate care for every current phenomenon of our physical and mental state. This is a beginner-to-experienced meditation class that includes loving-kindness meditation, mindfulness meditation, and sharing experiences.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">About the instructor:</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Benny is an instructor from the NMR Buddhist Meditation Center in Raynham, MA. Benny is an advanced mindfulness teacher with a profound understanding of the art and science of mindfulness. With a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the practice, he guides light for those on a journey to inner peace and self-discovery.</span></p>

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