Bok Tower Gardens provides a peaceful setting for a day of meditation. Participants will enjoy:
- Introduction and Dharma talks with time for questions and discussion
- Sitting and walking meditation for beginning and experienced meditators
- Easy access to outside garden space as an alternative for walking meditation
- Covered dish vegetarian lunch coordinated by members of the Central Florida Insight Meditation Society. Drinks and paper goods provided.
Course Taught by Peter Carlson
Peter has practiced meditation for more than thirty years and taught Vipassana (Insight) Meditation for more than twenty years. His training includes three-month courses at the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) in Barre, MA. Peter is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in private practice in Winter Park, Florida. See Mindfulness of Breathing for a guided meditation of this technique.
When: Saturday April 18, 2015 | 9 AM – 5 PM
Where: Olmsted House, Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Boulevard, Lake Wales, Florida 33853
Fee: $25 includes entrance into Bok Tower Gardens
Please bring: Bring cushions if you prefer to meditate sitting on the floor. The floor is made of hard tile so you may consider a small carpet square or rug. Experienced students may bring a veggie dish. Contact Sharon Hodges at sharonphodges@gmail.com if you are interested.
To Register: Contact Andy Quinn at 863-683-9600 or abquinn2010@gmail. To reserve your spot, send a $25 check or money order made out to “Andy Quinn” to 215 E.Bay St., Suite 1, Lakeland FL 33801. Cancellations less one week prior are non refundable.
