One-day insight meditation workshop

Equanimity: Finding (Moments of) Ease in the Midst of it All

Equanimity is a quality that is highly valued in Buddhist teachings, as one of the four divine abodes (along with kindness, compassion and joy), and also as one of the seven factors of awakening that support transformative insight.

For many people though, this steadiness of heart and mind can feel elusive in the midst of the personal, societal, and even existential difficulties that we’re facing in these challenging times.

Fortunately, it’s possible to actively cultivate equanimity, both in formal meditation practice and in our daily life, and with practice, it becomes more and more accessible. This workshop will support us to gradually quieten our hearts and minds, so that we can meet our challenges with steadiness, care, courage and wisdom.

The day will include meditation instruction, guided and silent sitting meditation, walking meditation, and some small group discussion.

Suitable for beginners as well as more experienced meditators

Food:
Please bring your own lunch as there are no cafes nearby. Morning and afternoon tea will be provided.

Location:
Directions Healing Centre, rear building 12 Horopito St, Mt Eden, Auckland
To access the venue, please go down the drive on the left to the back of the property, where you'll find a separate studio

Cost: $50 plus dāna* for the teacher

*The registration fee covers only a contribution to room hire and food costs.

In keeping with Buddhist tradition, the teachings are offered on a dāna basis which means the teacher is not paid to offer this workshop. Instead, they rely on the generosity of the participants to help them continue to share their teachings with others, and there will be an opportunity at the end of the workshop to offer donations to support their ongoing teaching.