Living life more fully, more productively, more lovingly
Experiencing the joy and peace of Mindfulness Meditation

Namaste.

Whether an experienced meditator or a beginner, we offer a space and time for relaxation and meditation instruction on Sunday mornings. You will find clear and easy-to-follow instructions that aid in the meditation process. Join us in meditation and sharing, and the experience of insight and renewed energy. Please bring a sitting cushion if you choose. Chairs are available. The sitting is free and offered in the tradition of “dana”, whereby participants give a donation as they choose [$10 suggested]. All proceeds go to the Mitrata-Nepal Foundation, a nonprofit child sponsorship program in Nepal.

Silent meditation, sitting meditation, Sunday mornings in St. Louis.

Sundays 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at
a new location
Starting in January 2011, the Sunday Sangha will be meeting at 7700 Clayton Rd Suite 307 in the East Wing. This building is on the corner of Clayton and Hanley Rd. We will continue to meet from 11:00 to 12:30 on Sunday mornings.

The first date we will meet in 2011 is Sunday January 16th. We will not meet the first 2 weeks of January which will give Patti some time to move and settle in to her new space. We are grateful to Patti for providing this new lovely space for us to continue to meet.

Please let anyone you know who may be interested of this major change in our meeting location. If you post this information anywhere on other websites, be sure to make this change in address for the SundaySangha.

The Sunday Sangha meditation at All Saints School is a vipassana meditation, a silent sitting with occasional periods of instruction and guided meditation designed to deepen the practice.

"An opportunity to quiet the mind and body and restore balance.

Whether new to meditation or a practicing meditator, come share this time with the Sunday Sangha to deepen your practice, and find a sense of stillness and presence. This is an opportunity to begin the practice of meditation. Instructions will be given and time for discussion and questions is provided.

If you have been meditating, this will be a good review as we will be focusing on renewal and approaching our practice with “beginner’s mind/don’t know mind”.

Facilitator: Christine Schutz has taught meditation for many years. As a psychologist she has specialized in stress reduction through mindfulness in both teaching and private practice.

Bring a sitting cushion/blanket or zafu/meditation bench. Chairs for those who need one are provided. There will be a time afterwards for sharing tea and conversation, for those who wish to stay.

We are meeting during our Sunday Sangha meditation time so everyone is welcome!

Please note the new location and arrive a few minutes early to be able to settle in to start at 11 AM.

There is no cost. Donations are accepted and are given to the Mitrata-Nepal Foundation for Children, Inc, a nonprofit organization helping children in Nepal. For more info contact: Christine at sundaysangha@yahoo.com

Maitri is loving kindness towards all beings. Karuna is compassion or mercy to the suffering. Mudita is sympathetic joy. Upekka is equanimity, the ability to accept the ups and downs of life with equal dispassion.

Mitrata-Nepal Foundation donations go toward maintenance of the home, unexpected medical care costs and extra needs of the children.

Home sponsorship for a child to live in our home in Kathmandu costs $800 per year. This covers housing, food, clothing, schooling and medical care. Our children attend a private school where they receive a quality education, learn English and are provided tutors.

If you are interested in sponsoring and making a difference in a child's life forever, or if you want to donate towards the wish list, please contact:

Dr Christine Schutz, President
Mitrata-Nepal Foundation for Children, Inc.
3934 Arsenal Street
St. Louis MO 63116

Mitrita-Nepal Foundation
Mitrata-Nepal Foundation donations go toward maintenance of the home, unexpected medical care costs, extra needs of the children. www.mitrata.org/

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“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” – Buddha

“You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection.” – Buddha