Sunday Walking Meditation
Location: Walk Jones Wildlife Sanctuary, Montreat. Meet at Graybeard Trailhead
Time: Sundays, 11am - 12:30am
Beginners welcome.
Walking meditation is a great choice for anyone, but it's also a useful alternative for people who don't find sitting meditation helpful. Walking slowly and mindfully has been shown to slow your heart rate and breathing, relax your muscles, and reduce stress or anxiety.
We begin at 11am with short walking meditation instructions, then do walking meditation by going around the pond twice, after which we meet back at the gazebo for drinks and a chat. This is a time to discuss our practice, life or just to catch up with one another. Participants are kindly asked to bring their own cup. Direction to the Walk C Jones Sanctuary: https://thesocialsangha.com/walking-meditation-finder.
Access to community and wisdom should be available to everyone, so all sangha events are offered for free. Following ancient buddhist practice, we collect danā. Danā is a Pali word that denotes a special kind of giving. It means “generosity” or “giving freely. Danā is a practice of a mutual exchange of generosity and abundance. It develops lovingkindness and compassion, deepens awareness of our interconnectedness and encourages non-attachment. If this kind of giving is available to you, there will be a donation box at this event. Any amount offered is correct and appreciated. $5 is one suggested amount.