MBSR and More
Covid 19 Resources from Dr. Potter
Dr. Dave Potter, developer of the free online MBSR course at palousemindfulness.com ,has collected some on-line resources and put them into his website. Click Here to go to his new page.
What is MBSR
MBSR is an acronym for Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. It describes a protocol for teaching mindfulness that is one of the most widely researched meditation programs available. Developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn at U Mass Medical School, it is now widely available from certified trainers all over the country.
What is MORE
Mindfulness, the Pali word is SATI, is an acceptance practice. It teaches the skills needed to see and know things as they really are. A second and equally important skill is the skill of cultivation of wholesome mind states (like ease, joy and kindness) which can develop into wholesome character traits. This is the aim of cultivation; the Pali word is BHAVANA. This course introduces meditation practices that foster both mindfulness and the cultivation of wholesome traits.
Free Version of Course
Or almost free. There is a $40 fee to register and save your space and you will be expected to obtain a copy of the workbook from the Palouse Mindfulness website. The class is an offering of the Bhavana Community, a 501 (c)(3) organization. The courses typically cost between $300 and $500 to participate. Donations to support this and other community programs are welcome. Pre-registration is required. Scroll to the bottom of the page to sign up.
Schedule
There are no classes scheduled at this time. Please check back for future listings. If you are interested in taking this class, please take it online with Dr. Potter at palousemindfulness.com. The class is worth taking several times and I hope those of you who have take the course with me or elsewhere, will consider taking it again, with accountability through Dr. Potter. I will be inviting local graduates to participate in special Bhavana Community events through my personal list of local MBSR local graduates.
More Information
Feel free to contact me at catherine@bhavanacommunity.org for information.