As the founder of the Maine Mindfulness Project (www.mainemindfulnessproject.com), I am creating classes and workshops for people interested in learning how to meditate to improve their happiness and well being, as well as for people interested in the spiritual application of meditation. I am a long term student of Khen Rinpoche Tsetan, a Tibetan Buddhist lama. in 2005, he invited to me to teach meditation at the school he founded in India. In addition, he has encouraged me to make this practice …

We follow the teachings & meditation practices of Anam Thubten. We meditate and then watch / listen to a DVD or CD of one of his teachings. All are welcome to attend! His teachings are wonderful, fresh, simple, clear, and full of genuine insight and often humor. You don't have to be Buddhist or a longtime meditator to join us. The people and the space are friendly, warm, relaxing and inviting. We are at 56 Elm Street, the studio attached to the Elm Street Assisted Living Center in Topsham. Conta …

The purpose of this group is to read and discuss a range of different books. The other purpose is to cultivate friendships through the discussions and share a conglomeration of our individual knowledge on book topics. Most of the books will follow a current related to sustainability, the environment, nutrition (books like the Omnivores Dilemma), farming, and organic lifestyles. However I also have been reading a lot about Tibetan Buddhism (Pema Chodron) lately and have wanted to share thoughts a …