Path 1: Exploration and Foundation

This is the path of exploration and is open to everyone. This is an entry-level path offered to those who are interested in learning more about introductory meditation, foundational practices, and the teachings of Buddhism.

On this path the student develops a foundational meditation practice, acquires philosophical wisdom, accepts emotional responsibility and cultivates loving kindness and compassion.

Course 1: Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation—6 Weeks
This course is a six-week Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation. It offers a contemplative and compassionate journey in observing how your mind both creates and reacts to it's own reality. Discover both how to watch this unfolding mental and emotional process non reactively and how to respond with heart, skill and wisdom.

 

Course 2: Illuminating the Path to Enlightenment—12 Weeks
The Stages to Enlightenment Course is an excellent overview of the entire Buddhist path; all subsequent classes elaborate upon the ideas presented in this course as a part of our Mindfulness Teacher Training Program.

Path 1 Exploration and Foundation Offerings:

    • One-day and Weekend Mindfulness Retreats
    • Live Sunday classes led by Director of Mindfulness Meditation Centers and Retreat Master Michael Gregory include teaching, contemplation and meditation
    • Access to Online Learning Courses 1 and 2  with supporting learning modules
    • Access to introductory retreats on our Vimeo library

 

Path 1 Exploration and Foundation Suggested Practices: 

    • Daily Meditation Practice
    • Emotional Inventory
    • Weekly Mindfulness Teachings
    • Monthly meetings with Meditation Ambassador

Path One Offered through the Practice of Generosity:

Participation in Path 1 is offered with a suggested $15o monthly contribution. At this level of generosity you are the stewards of all that MMC offers participants: clear and precise teachings and instruction, multi-fold in-person and online programs, classes, retreats and a beautiful retreat center.

Sign Up for Path 1

If you are having financial difficulties and would still like to participate in our programs, Mindfulness Meditation Centers would be honored to support your path. We do ask that you deeply contemplate and meditate upon the meanings the teachings and the community have to you and trust that you have made adjustments to entertainment and additional areas of your life so the Dharma is given first priority. If after after this reflection you have reached a heartfelt conclusion and are unable to meet the financial commitment to the community, new and current members may contact our membership volunteer to request an arrangement.

donate@mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com