Wednesday Night Meditation

Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky.

Conscious breathing is my anchor.

— Thich Nhat Hanh

Time:  Every Wednesday night (unless otherwise noted) from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

Location:  The Meditation Pavilion behind the church building at the Center for Spiritual Living 1905 Hartnell Avenue, Redding, CA 96002

Details: 

A typical Wednesday evening consists of:

• Sitting meditation (20 minutes)
• Walking meditation (10 minutes)
• Sitting meditation or ritual (10 to 15 minutes)
• Dharma discussion (for the remaining time) 

Each Wednesday night of the month has a different theme: 

1^st Wednesday  – the Buddha (awakening and mindfulness);
2^nd Wednesday  – the Dharma (teachings);
3^rd Wednesday  – reciting the Five Mindfulness Trainings;
4^th Wednesday – the Sangha (community);
5^th Wednesday (if any) – reciting the 14 Mindfulness Trainings. 

For more details, see Meditation Hall Etiquette and Basic Meditation Instructions.