“It turns out meditation is a lot easier than people think, we just haven’t been taught how to do it.”
The practice of mindfulness meditation is often described as simple but not easy. “Notice your breath;” what could be more straightforward? But anyone who has tried this finds their mind is like an untamed animal, running everywhere, refusing to follow directions! This often leads to self-judgment, a sense of failure, or worst of all, giving up.
The popularity of mindfulness has soared in recent years, and there are now countless meditation apps and YouTube videos, which can be a great place to start. But there is no substitute for an experienced teacher offering clear instructions, encouragement, and helpful suggestions.
This group meets on the first Monday of every month. Each session includes guided meditation, brief teaching on the benefits of mindfulness practice, and discussion. Suitable for new and experienced meditators who wish to learn the Buddha’s instructions for developing mindfulness.
NEXT SESSION
When
Monday February 2
5:30 - 6:30pm
Location & Cost
Pima Friends Meeting House
931 N Fifth Ave. Tucson, 85705
Offered freely. Donations gratefully accepted.
MEET THE TEACHER
David Bornstein, MSW began meditating in 1997 and has worked with many teachers including Jack Kornfield, Joseph Goldstein, and Anna Douglas. He graduated from Spirit Rock Meditation Center’s Dedicated Practitioner’s Program in 2016 and completed the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program created by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach, in 2019. In January 2025 David began Spirit Rock’s Community Dharma Leader (CDL) program, a two-year training that, for over 20 years, has been preparing the next generation of dharma leaders.