Mindfulness and Loving-Kindness Class

Join us for a Mindfulness and Loving Kindness Class with Thai Monk Boonyod Nonthong (Benny). Meets monthly on Mondays at 11am: August 12, September 9, October 21, November 18, December 9. Please bring a notebook to class. Sign up by emailing wt_mail@clamsnet.org. Free and open to the public.

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. 

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.

About the instructor:
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.