My name is Richard Wilkens. I am high school Special Education teacher who has been practicing meditation for around two years, which makes me very much a novice !
The group I have begun is a non denominatial assembly geared towards those who are new to mediation and would like to learn more about it. The structure that we have follow includes a short introduction to meditation practice followed by a 45 minute sitting. After this initial sit we take some time to discuss our practice and any issues pertaining to it. We then have another short sitting followed by a little refreshment break with tea and treats. We have been starting our meeting at 2:00 PM on Sundays.
The type of meditation I am most familiar with, and therefore can give simple instruction in, is known as Vipassana Meditation and is essentially just the practice of sitting still and focusing on the breath. As our group evolves I hope to be able to introduce a few other meditation practices such as Metta Meditation.
So far we have meeting at my house which is located at 84 Hollis Ave. in Scarborough. Hollis is a street that runs between Birchmount and Warden and is two blocks north of Kingston Rd. and two blocks south of Danforth. If you need more detailed directions or have any other questions please feel free to call me at home. My # is 416-699-4207.
I hope that this note provides you with enough information that you might come out and meet us all this Sunday. I look forward to meeting you and sharing in a contemplative experience !
