With Bill MacMillen and John McHarris
Dates: July 6 - August 31
Registration Deadline: June 22
Suitability
This intensive is suitable for FCM members who have participated in a prior program (such as Grounding & Nourishing the Mind, Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation, or a Miracle of Mindfulness Retreat) or have otherwise been introduced to the basic practices of mindfulness and meditation and are ready for the next step. (Learn more about becoming a member).
Path: Mindful Living Path/Grounding & Nourishing (Learn more about FCM's Three Paths)
Description
The Buddha taught that there are four kinds of nutriments that we consume, which feed not only our body, but our mind as well. These four nutriments include Edible Foods, Sensory Impressions, Intentions or Volition, and Mind States. He pointed out that the quality of these nutriments greatly impacts both our physical and our mental well-being, either positively or negatively. In our fast-paced, modern world, much of what we consume throughout the day is often unexamined, purely habitual, and may be having a negative impact on the health and wellbeing of our bodies, our minds, our society, and even our planet.
In this 8-Week Mindful Living Path Intensive, we will study, reflect on, and practice with the Buddha’s teachings on the Four Kinds of Nutriments. We will learn to bring intention to the daily choices we make on how and what we consume in order to support our well-being and the well being of the world. Participants will be supported with Dharma Talks, Q&A Sessions, Mentor Group Check-Ins, Practice Instructions, Guided Meditations, and Assigned Readings.
Commitments
The commitments for this Intensive are listed below. Before registering for the Intensive please read the commitments and reflect carefully on whether you will be able to keep them.
- A minimum of 20 minutes of daily formal meditation and/or other practices related to this intensive.
- Reading and reflecting on the assigned readings.
- Be present for bi-weekly Dharma talks (via Zoom)
- Participate in your assigned bi-weekly mentoring group (via Zoom
- Attending all the practice periods of your Sangha during the Intensive, as possible.
Specific readings, group assignments, and Zoom instructions will be announced once registration has been completed.
Fees
The fee for this Intensive is $75. This is a suggested amount and participants are free to offer more or less depending on their individual financial situation - we do not want financial considerations to be a deterrent to participation.
You may pay on-line or send your check made out to the Florida Community of Mindfulness (FCM) to Florida Community of Mindfulness, 6501 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa, FL 33604.
Registration Procedures
Please read the information below before you click to register.
Mentor Groups
As of now, our offerings for mentor group times remain the same as the first session. If there is a change in the number of registrants, mentor groups may be consolidated. Therefore it is important that you indicate your first, second, could do but not preferred and cannot do as requested on this registration form. Bill and John will lead all mentor groups.
o my first choice
o my second choice
o could do but not preferred
o cannot do.
If there is more than one group that will work well for you, please mark all these as “my first choice.” This will provide us with added flexibility in making group assignments. Please have your calendar available when you register so that you can complete this part of the registration process accurately.
Mentor Group #1: Tuesdays at 7:30-8:30 am: 7/14, 7/28, 8/11, 8/25
Mentor Group #2: Tuesdays at 6:30-7:30 pm: 7/14, 7/28, 8/11, 8/25
Mentor Group #3: Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 pm: 7/15, 7/29, 8/12, 8/26
Mentor Group #4:Thursdays at 7:30-8:30 am: 7/16, 7/30, 8/13, 8/27
Mentor Group #5:Thursdays at 6:30-7:30 pm: 7/16, 7/30, 8/13, 8/27
