October/November 2023
Affinity Group - Virtual Only

THE FIVE POWERS AS EXPERIENCED THROUGH POETRY ~ Using poetry to enrich the experience of the Five Powers/Faculties: Faith, Energy/Effort, Mindfulness, Concentration and Wisdom.

Co-facilitated by Maeve Hassett and Carol Fernandes.
All are welcome. Ideal group size is 6 to 16, not including facilitators.

When: Wednesday evenings ~ Our last meeting is November 22
Class start time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm (PT).
Please email carol@mtstream.org with any comments or questions
Where: Virtual only

Brief Outline:
Each class session will focus on one of the Powers with mindfulness running throughout. Three to four poems will be introduced. Participants will speak of their own experience of a poem and the ‘Power.’
Learning Activities: Open and deep listening to poetry relating to the Buddha’s teachings.
Materials: A short definition of the focus will be emailed before the first class session along with one poem. Participants are encouraged to look for other poetry or prose that evokes the spirit of each.

Registration:
Contact Carol Fernandes: carol@mtstream.org

Suggested Donation/Dana:
$10-$15 per class, no one turned away for lack of funds
All donations for this Affinity Group go directly to Mountain Stream to sustain our continuing programs, as the facilitators freely offer their time as a service to the community. Any level of generosity that is received is deeply appreciated ~ thank you.

To donate by credit card: Affinity Group Dana
Or offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510
Nevada City, CA 95959

In the memo line, please write Affinity Group and the date.
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