Join Northside Sangha Sitting Group for an evening with Andrew Getz. The topic will be “Patience,” one of the seven foundational attitudes of mindfulness practice, developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. 

Patience is one of the paramis or virtuous qualities that form the foundation of our practice. Our whole practice can be said to be an expression of patience. It is a kind of wisdom that emerges as both an expression and means to awaken. This evening we will explore the meaning of patience as it relates to our practice.

This session will be held online, on Zoom.

Email Northside Sangha to join: northside-sangha@insightchicago.org

Circle of Stillness Sitting Group invites you to an in-person, daylong retreat on Wise Speech with Dharma Teachers Nanci Edgcomb, ICMC Circle of Stillness and Charlie Berry, ICMC Woodlawn Sangha

The third element of The Noble Eightfold Path is Wise Speech. On this noble path we are training to refrain from verbal misdeeds (lying, harsh speech, idle or useless speech). Instead we are guided to speak the truth and to use words that are friendly, gentle, meaningful and beneficial. Join us as we explore wise speech in more depth at this retreat.

The day will be held in noble silence and will include sitting and walking meditation and dharma talks, as well as yoga, chanting and time for sharing.

• Bring your own lunch (refrigerator available)

• Bring your own cushion, water bottle, mug for hot tea

• Chairs are available at the site

• Masks optional. If you have any Covid symptoms (fever, chills, cough, body aches, sore throat, etc.), please do not attend.

• $30.00 nonrefundable fee (to cover the cost of venue rental)

• Dana basket will be available at retreat