Peter will be facilitating the next Intensive Study Group, which will start sometime Mid-January.  The focus will be on reviewing “The Mind Illuminated” by Culadasa and Matthew Immergut; the subtitle is “A Complete Meditation Guide–Integrating Buddhist Wisdom and Brain Science for Greater Mindfulness”.  The book’s chapters provide a comprehensive progression of topics for study and application. This book has been popular for the study groups for several years; the most recent printed version is preferred and getting the book rather than a digital version because the very useful notes about the contents in the back of the book are easier to access.

As usual, there will be 8 weekly Zoom meetings, from 3-4:30; if there are enough interested participants, one group will meet on Saturdays and the other on Sundays.  Peter asks that those participating commit to daily mindfulness meditation practice, recommending sitting 45 minutes each time.  Peter’s plan is to have a “mini-consultation” with every participant during each meeting.  Circumstances may not allow that, but he will do his best to speak with each person.  You can talk about a concept from the book or your meditation practice

As in previous groups, the fee for the series is recommended to be $160, payable to OIMG, either through the website or via check sent to Peter Carlson, 1818 Carrigan Avenue, Winter Park, FL, 32789.  If you don’t have $160, pay what you can afford, knowing that this contribution is a core funding project for our Sangha’s activities.  Peter is offering facilitation services freely, as has been the case for a few years now.  Participants can make their payment after receiving confirmation from Peter about their application.

Peter will be on his yearly self-retreat December 19-29 and will not respond to questions about the course during the retreat.  Please email your commitment to the group ASAP through peter@orlandoinsightmeditation.org with your preferred day and phone number, as early commitments will have a priority for either Saturday or Sunday, and the total number of participants will be 7 for each group (If you have no preference, that will help with the assignment for each group).  Peter will contact those committed participants after his retreat ends with more specific information about the chapters assigned for discussion during the series of meetings.