Overview of the Evening

Large Group: Michael or Alyx

(20 minutes)

• Welcome: Last Saturday, on September 13th, the Banyan cohort explored Point 1 of the Mind Training practice. John and Nicole guided you through the Four Contemplations (Reflections), and you participated in two of the four meditations and discussions.

  This evening, we’ll be continuing that journey by reviewing the third contemplation on Karma: Cause & Effect.

• Review of Teaching: The Third Contemplation of Cause & Effect (10 min)

• Cohering - Faith’s Hymn: (5 min). Students exit large group room in Noble Silence.

Practice Circles: FIT + Banyan (70 minutes)

• Students arrive in Noble Silence

• Meditation: The Third Contemplation of Cause & Effect (25 min)

• Discussion: The Third Contemplation of Cause & Effect in Your Life (25 min)

• Reflections + Closing: Meditation based on group insights.