Study Group
The Victoria Vipassana Community is offering a Study Group facilitated by Heather Martin, a vipassana teacher from Salt Spring Island. The Study Group is intended to allow for a more indepth exploration and integration of meditation practice into our daily lives. Study notes will no longer be available instead in future, an audio will be available after each study group session.
Heather Martin will come to Victoria about every other month. We will have peer-directed Study Group meetings during the months Heather will not be in Victoria.
Study Group meetings
Location: Lynn Wylie Yoga Studio, #202 – 1600 Bay Street (Shakespeare St. entrance)
Next Study Group Meeting – Aug 29 at 1:30 p.m.
Time: 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
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Format for the Study Group
1. We will sit together.
2. We will review the previous month’s topic. When we share our experiences, the process validates and confirms them. Our understanding is integrated into our lives when our discoveries are witnessed by others. We also learn a lot from what others have discovered.
3. A new subject will be introduced.
4. We will practice with the new topic. A question may be explored with a partner or in a small group.
5. Readings or reference materials will be offered. There will be specific suggestions for further study as homework.
6. Study Group participants will pair up with a study buddy to check in with on a weekly basis.
Dana: There will be an opportunity to practice generosity (dana) for the teachings by Heather at each meeting. Donations will also be accepted for the rental costs of the studio. All donations are dependent on your individual means.
As well, the Victoria Vipassana Community holds a community sit every Sunday at the Yoga Studio 7:00 to 9:00 pm. All are welcome to attend.
Archived Study Group notes from 2008/09…
* September/09 Notes —
* June 2009 Study Notes
* May 2009 Study Notes
* April 2009 Study Notes
* March 2009 Study Notes
* February 2009 Study Notes
* January 2009 Study Notes
* Download Session One: 6 October 07 – 15 December 07
* Download Session Two: 16 December 07 – 19 January 08
* Download Session Three: 20 January – 29 March 08
* Download Session Four: 30 March – 4 May 08
* Download Session Five: 5 May 08 – 15 June 08
* Download Session Six: 16 June 08 – 20 July 08
