Our practice


	Richmond Mindfulness Meditation Group


	Each Wednesday evening’s practice is under the guidance of a facilitator. More experienced Group members take it in turn to facilitate. Each facilitator will guide the evening in a slightly different way but the general format does not change.

Programme	Action	Links to further information
Inviting the bell of mindfulness		The bell of mindfulness
Introduction by facilitator	Welcomes everyone and invites them to introduce themselves	Bowing
Chanting	The Group chants “Om”	The sacred chant of “Om”
Guided meditation	A volunteer leads the Group in a guided meditation	Posture Guided meditation
Walking meditation	If indoors the Group walks in a circle. If outdoors, less formally.	Getting ready Walking meditation
Silent meditation	The Group meditates seated in silence	Silent meditation
Dharma lesson	The Group reads from a Dharma book
Sharing	The Group engages in mindful speaking and mindful listening	Mindful speaking and listening Speaking from the heart
Announcements and call for volunteers	The facilitator makes arrangements for the following weeks and refers to the Dana basket
Formal end to the evening’s practice	The Group bows to one another and to Thich Nhat Hanh as a representative of all our spiritual teachers.


	Richmond Mindfulness Meditation Group 2009