Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation

A Six-Week Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation

“Breathing in, I calm my body and mind. Breathing out, I smile.”
— Thích Nhất Hạnh

Whether you’re new to meditation or looking to deepen an existing practice, this six-week series offers a welcoming introduction to the foundations of mindfulness meditation. Through guided instruction, sitting and walking meditation, embodied awareness, Dharma reflections, and Dharma sharing, participants will develop a stronger foundation and greater structure for their meditation practice while learning to bring mindfulness into everyday life. This series is offered in the Plum Village tradition of Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh and welcomes people of all backgrounds and levels of experience.

You’ll learn how to:

Discovering postures that support both alertness and ease

Using the breath as a reliable anchor for attention

Deepening embodied (somatic) awareness

Meeting thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations with curiosity

Practicing sitting and walking meditation

Opening the heart through loving-kindness (mettā) meditation

Bringing mindfulness into everyday life

This class is open to all experience levels. Meditation can be practiced in many ways, and participants are encouraged to find positions that support their bodies and well-being. You’re welcome to sit on a chair or cushion, stand, lie down, or move gently as needed. Options are offered throughout the series to support diverse bodies, abilities, and learning styles.

Facilitated by members of the Mindfulness Community of Puget Sound (MCPS).

Class Details

When: Tuesdays, September 15–October 20, 2026 • 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Where: Dharma Gate Meditation Center
1910 24th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144

Format: In person (preferred) with Zoom available.

Cost: Sliding scale $0–$60. No one turned away for lack of funds. All proceeds support MCPS.

Registration: Appreciated but not required https://tinyurl.com/practicewithus

Zoom Meeting Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85742872610?pwd=AzhCUgKRstVWUEFNW1cFmH8CvkWLgT.1

Meeting ID: 857 4287 2610
Passcode: 735267