Welcome
Welcome to the Flagstaff Vipassana Sangha. We are dedicated to fostering a welcoming refuge for all people to explore meditation, mindful living, and the teachings of the Buddha. We are committed to cultivating an appreciation of the value of diversity and to acknowledging the need to recognize and dissolve barriers that separate us from each other. We open our doors and hearts to all social identities including, but not limited to, all races, classes, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, abilities, cultures, and ethnicities.
Individuals from all religious and spiritual backgrounds, and at all stages of their spiritual journey, are welcome. We come together to support each other on the path of awakening, and to deepen our practice of wisdom and compassion for the benefit of all beings.
May our work together bring freedom and happiness to all beings everywhere without exception.
Individuals from all religious and spiritual backgrounds, and at all stages of their spiritual journey, are welcome. We come together to support each other on the path of awakening, and to deepen our practice of wisdom and compassion for the benefit of all beings.
May our work together bring freedom and happiness to all beings everywhere without exception.
This website provides information for the Flagstaff Vipassana (Mindfulness) Meditation group. We meet weekly for teaching, meditation and discussion, and offer a variety of retreats for meditators of all experience levels. Please see the Schedule and Location page for our location and schedule.
This Upcoming Monday
On Monday, July 21st, at 7PM, Brian Lesage will give a Dharma talk entitled, Emotions and Meditation, followed by a sitting meditation. Please stay for an optional discussion afterwards, beginning around 8:15PM.
All links and articles related to our current or past discussions will always be available on the Book Group info and downloads page.
All links and articles related to our current or past discussions will always be available on the Book Group info and downloads page.
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NEWS
Monthly Mindful Meals
Mindful meals will be taking a summer break. We have had great feedback about how fun Mindful Meals are. We will resume in a few months.
"Mindful Meals Groups" are opportunities to create and build community within the Flagstaff Vipassana sangha. This activity is open to new and experienced practitioners alike, whether or not you are able to regularly attend the Monday night sitting group.
For more details, please sign up using the Sign Up Form.
"Mindful Meals Groups" are opportunities to create and build community within the Flagstaff Vipassana sangha. This activity is open to new and experienced practitioners alike, whether or not you are able to regularly attend the Monday night sitting group.
For more details, please sign up using the Sign Up Form.
New Info on the Discussion Page
The forum about Other Events is the place to look for retreats and events hosted by other sanghas. Please feel free to add events that you know about to this page. Check out the Durango Dharma Center's upcoming retreats, including Sharon Salzburg in May.
Dharma Talk Library
We have added a new page from which you can download some of Brian's recent dharma talks. Find it under the "Links and Resources" tab, or click here to go there directly.. We will continue to add to the library so keep checking back for new uploads. You may download and share these talks, but if you share them, please be sure to include Brian's name and the date and location of the talk. Enjoy!
INFORMATION
Resources
The Links and Resources page now includes a downloadable copy of the text of the Refuges and Precepts chant and the Sharing Aspiration chant, as well as downloadable recordings of some of our recent Dharma Talks.
Introduction to Meditation
6:30pm every first Monday
Please join us on the first Monday of every month at 6:30pm for a brief introduction to the practice of sitting meditation, prior to our regular sit at 7:00. You are invited to come even if you can't stay for the 7:00 sit.
Mindful Parenting Support Group
6:00pm every second and fourth Monday
Discuss the application of mindfulness to parenting. Topics will include: troubleshooting challenging parenting situations, sharing success stories, and helping each other define a clear vision for mindful parenting.
The Links and Resources page now includes a downloadable copy of the text of the Refuges and Precepts chant and the Sharing Aspiration chant, as well as downloadable recordings of some of our recent Dharma Talks.
Introduction to Meditation
6:30pm every first Monday
Please join us on the first Monday of every month at 6:30pm for a brief introduction to the practice of sitting meditation, prior to our regular sit at 7:00. You are invited to come even if you can't stay for the 7:00 sit.
Mindful Parenting Support Group
6:00pm every second and fourth Monday
Discuss the application of mindfulness to parenting. Topics will include: troubleshooting challenging parenting situations, sharing success stories, and helping each other define a clear vision for mindful parenting.
