California Men's Gatherings

Zen4Men

Los Angeles

Saturday, July 12, 2008

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Introduction to Meditation

NOTE: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO KNOW

HOW TO MEDITATE TO ATTEND.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

This short morning program (followed by a potluck lunch) offers instruction on the basics of meditation and some specific Zen techniques for sitting and walking practices. The class will help us cultivate a sense of inner calm, balance and peace using specific postures of the body, breath, and mind. There will be ample opportunity for practice sessions as well as questions and answers.

Sponsored by the CMG Los Angeles Events Committee -- all men are welcome.

Feel free to bring along a friend.

WHEN	Saturday, July 12, 2008 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (Meditation @ 10:00 a.m., with a potluck lunch to follow)
WHERE	Timothy Roderick will facilitate. Barry and Ron will host at their home in the Hollywood Hills near Universal City.
FACILITATOR	Timothy Roderick is a senior student at the Zen Center of Los Angeles, psychotherapist and author of several books including Wicca: A Year and A Day, Dark Moon Mysteries, and Apprentice to Power. Special thanks to Roshi Egyoku and the Zen Center of Los Angeles for their generous loan of Zen sitting equipment including zafus, zabutans and kneeling benches.
WHAT TO BRING	Zen sitting equipment will be provided. Bring an entrée or salad to share. Beverages and snacks will be provided.
RSVP	Limited to 15. Please RVSP by July 1st by sending an email to B123S@aol.com, with “Zen4Men” in the subject heading (or by simply clicking here.) The address and a map will be sent to you.
PARKING	Plenty of street parking.
DONATION REQUESTED	We ask for a $5.00 donation.
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL	All CMG events are drug free. This event is also alcohol free.
	If you have never been to a CMG event, this is a great way to find out about the California Men's Gathering and the many wonderful men who attend our three annual Gatherings and our social events throughout the year in Los Angeles . The men who attend our Gatherings and social events are a diverse group of men of varying ages, beliefs, religious traditions, and spiritual practices. We have differently-abled men and men from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds. While CMG attendees are predominately gay and bisexual, all men 18 years or older are welcome, including those who are transgender or straight.