What is Awakening?
NEW! Registration for 4 Class Series extended to November 6
For those unable to attend the first class Oct 10, you can still register for the remaining 3 monthly classes. After Nov. 6 the class will be closed. This gives us time to spread the word to friends and family. You won’t want to miss this teaching on Awakening! When you register by Nov. 6 you will have access to the recording of the first class and be able to view it before the second class on Nov 14.
In this 4-part series, Tina will return to the IMT sangha, to explore with us the question: “What is awakening?” Awakening is the inspiration for many on the spiritual journey, but we may be unclear about what it is, how it happens, and what we can commonly encounter. An overview of how awakening is understood across wisdom traditions is provided, misconceptions are clarified (as well as why scandals happen), and we learn more about how to integrate spiritual experience into everyday life. Participants are also guided in tuning in to their own “flame for awakening.”
You will also learn the 4 meditation practices rooted in tradition and confirmed by neuroscience. One Saturday session will be spent on each practice. This allows you to experience the meditation’s purpose, what it does to your consciousness, and how it supports awakening in unique and important ways. This helps you to make wise use of precious time spent in daily practice and retreat, and to better understand the overall trajectory of your spiritual unfoldment. This event is open to all, and is suitable for beginners as well as experienced meditators. There will be instructions and meditation, silence, work together in breakout groups, and periods of teaching and questions.
WHEN: Four Saturdays, 9:30am - 12:30pm (Arizona Time)
Oct. 10 Class video available if you register by Nov 6
Nov. 14
Dec. 5
Jan 9
WHERE:
via Zoom, an online platform.
SLIDING SCALE: $225 - $125
Limited scholarships available.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
To register click on the button below, fill out the form and follow the prompts.
Tina Rasmussen, Ph.D.
Tina began meditating at age 13, and has practiced in the Theravada and Tibetan Buddhist traditions for 30+ years. In 2003, she completed a year-long solo retreat, and was later ordained as a Buddhist nun and authorized to teach by Ven. Pa Auk Sayadaw. Tina has been studied by Yale Neuroscience Lab, and is the co-author of Practicing the Jhanas, as well as several books on human potential. Tina works with students worldwide.