Spring Mindfulness Class

Starting on Thursday, April 19 a four week introduction to Mindfulness and Loving-Kindness meditation will be offered every Thursday evening at Daemen College in Amherst from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. This class was created for people new to mindfulness meditation. Therefore, people who already have an established meditation practice should not register. The class will meet once a week for 1.5 hours and will consist of short lectures, guided meditations, handouts, and question and answer periods.

Mindfulness, also called Vipassana or Insight Meditation, is the cultivation of a clear seeing non-judgmental awareness of the mind-body. Loving-Kindness, also called Metta Meditation, is the cultivation of qualities of the heart such as love, compassion, and joy. These meditative techniques are drawn from the original teachings of the Buddha but are universal and non-sectarian. Benefits range from a simple relaxation technique to a universal path of wisdom and compassion.

The class is being offered by the not-for-profit organization Buffalo Mindfulness Community. In the spirit of dana (a Pali word for generosity that goes back to the time of the Buddha) the class will be offered free of charge but donations will be gladly accepted.

Registration and or questions about the four week class can be sent through this website’s Contact Us tab or simply by e-mailing to: info@buffalodharma.org. Alternatively you can also call 716-626-9016 ext. 205 to sign up for the class and or to ask questions. Once registered the room at Daemen where the class will be held will be sent via email. Also, class materials including guided meditation audio files will be emailed the day before or after each class. Previous classes have filled to capacity so please register early. If the April class becomes full you can pre-register for the summer 4 week introduction to mindfulness class that is tentatively scheduled for August. Location and exact dates will be posted as soon as they become available.