How to Defeat Distraction (SF1G24)

Registration will close at 12:00pm (US Pacific Time) PRIOR TO the 5th class on Thursday, June 27,2024. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available within 48 hours following each class.

How to Defeat Distraction: The Buddha’s Toolkit for Focus, Clarity, and Stopping Obsessive Thoughts

Description:
Sometimes meditation feels like a daily battle against the wandering mind, with the odds stacked against us. Our high stimulation, media-saturated lives are a fertile garden for the weeds of obsessive thinking and the endless replay of songs, conversations, fantasies, and fears. The teachings of the Buddha are rich with tools to help us weed the garden of the mind and make space for the beautiful qualities we want to grow.

In this round of our sutta study series, “The Refuge of Dhamma: Exploring the Discourses of the Buddha,” we will explore discourses (suttas) that teach practical tools for working with distraction and the root causes of mental suffering. We will read suttas addressing distracting thought (MN 20), fear (MN 4), and the foundational skill of mindfulness of the body (MN 119), and we will discuss how to bring the training of the mind more fully into our meditation and daily lives.

Class dates are: May 30, June 6, June 13, June 20, and June 27; all classes are held on Thursday from 1:00pm – 3:00pm US Pacific Time.

Sliding Scale: Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports the teachers as well as Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners.

Benefactor – $108
Sustainer – $50
Basic – $30
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $15
No Fees – $0

*Recording Note: If you would like access to the recordings, you must register by the deadline above. You will have ~90 days from the original program date to view the recordings of this program.