October 25-26 Meditate for Peace - Riverside Park (times posted)

[jaxlore]

KTC Jacksonville 2008 Meditation-A-Thon
"Meditation for Peace"

The Meditation-A-Thon is an effort to create a more peaceful world and provide awareness to the benefits of meditation. The event is a coordinated effort being undertaken by Karma Thegsum Chöling Jacksonville and Lama Tsultrim Khandro. Lama Khandro is a Tibetan Buddhist Lama, or teacher, who has recently returned to KTC Jacksonville to serve as our spiritual director.

The KTC Jacksonville Meditation-A-Thon will be taking place October 25-26 at Riverside Park from 9am until 5pm. During the course of the two days at least one participant will be meditating throughout the day. Literature on Buddhism and meditation will be provided free of charge, as will meditation instruction at selected times. Lama Khandro will be teaching from  a rich tradition of effective meditative practices and teachings designed to cultivate peace for the benefit of oneself and others, thus ultimately benefiting the world.

According to Buddhist teachings,  peace in our world is directly related to the peace found within its inhabitants. A peaceful world, therefore, is possible only when we are peaceful as individuals. By coming together and meditating together, we are learning how to be more peaceful, together.

In addition to providing education and creating awareness about the benefits of meditation, the event also aims to help raise funds for local KTC Jacksonville Buddhist center. By providing  support to KTC Jacksonville the center can continue its mission of peace by providing free services to the community.

For additional information regarding the Meditation-A-Thon or KTC Jacksonville please contact Michael Turnquist at director@ktcjax.org or call 904-389-6885. You can also find more information by visiting our website at: KTCJAX.ORG.

[reednavy]

Meditate, on Air Show weekend? Hmm...

[JeffreyS]

I hope they will be able to create a more peaceful world.

[jaxlore]

wow that will be interesting....
...trying one breadth at a time 

[jaxlore]

Here is the schedule for this weekend.

Meditation-A-Thon Schedule
Saturday, October 25th
  9:00 - 11:45 am    Welcome, Chenrezik and Amitabha Practice,
Life Release, and readings, Short Meditation Instruction
12:00 - 1:00 pm    Meditation
  1:15 - 2:00 pm    Meditation
  2:15 - 3:15 pm    In Depth Meditation Instruction
  3:30 - 4:30 pm    Meditation
  4:45 - 5:00 pm    Closing talk and dedication

                                     
Sunday, October 26th
  9:00 - 10:00 am    In Depth Meditation Instruction                         
10:00 - 11:45 am    Meditation
12:00 - 1:00 pm    Meditation
  1:00 - 2:00 pm    In Depth Meditation Instruction
  2:00 - 3:45 pm    Meditation
  4:00 - 5:00 pm    Meditation

[BridgeTroll]

Blue Angels fly at 3:00pm Saturday and Sunday...

[jaxlore]

"all sound is mantra" 

[jaxlore]

had a great time only heard the airshow twice, was kind of surprised,
but Saturday was cold Sunday much nicer!

[Driven1]

how long did you meditate?  how much peace did the meditation bring to the world?  what parts of the world? 

[jacksonvilleconfidential]

I prefer the Serenity Now method

http://www.youtube.com/v/5513mXmQbw4&hl=en&fs=1


Insanity later.

[BridgeTroll]

  Insanity later...

[civil42806]

how long did you meditate?  how much peace did the meditation bring to the world?  what parts of the world? 

My bet would be none, but you forget the real reason for the event.  They all felt better about themselves and it took no effort

[jaxlore]

We had folks meditating almost the whole time, closed up a little early Saturday because it was a bit cold.

Events like this spread peace through education and awareness of the benefits of meditation. The more people that learn and practice meditation in turn can become more peaceful, this in turn spreads peace.

BTW we brought 30 cushions, mats and chairs to the park in addition to setting up a tent and providing food and water to mediators. I invite you to come to center one day and try doing 15 minutes of meditation and you might have a different feeling about it afterword's.   

[civil42806]

We had folks meditating almost the whole time, closed up a little early Saturday because it was a bit cold.

Events like this spread peace through education and awareness of the benefits of meditation. The more people that learn and practice meditation in turn can become more peaceful, this in turn spreads peace.

BTW we brought 30 cushions, mats and chairs to the park in addition to setting up a tent and providing food and water to mediators. I invite you to come to center one day and try doing 15 minutes of meditation and you might have a different feeling about it afterword's.   

And what would be the point?  Would the sudanese governement kill less than they have before?  Would the war in the congo become less violent.  Would the palestinian/Israeli conflict become less violent. Please just tell me what you what to accomplish?  Your meditation session involving no one that are pursuing the violence in the world is fine, I have no problem with a quite meditation on a mat, have enjoyed the peace and silence.    tbut the delusional attitude that you have any effect on the real world should be insulting to you..

[JaxNole]

I don't think the goal is to evoke world peace by one gathering; rather, the idea that we are all interconnected can bring about change.  We hear about one vote making a difference, even how smiling and acting positively to a stranger.

With one person learning to be at peace with him/herself, that in turn can positively affect all he/she interacts with and thus sets off a chain reaction.

Let's leave the hyperbolic snarkiness out of this.  If you don't like it, try not to attack someone for trying to make a small difference.

Perhaps you should try meditation to diffuse such hostility.