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Returnee Online Workshop for Passage Meditators

Strengthen Your Practice

Our Returnee Online Workshop is an opportunity to experience worldwide spiritual fellowship and invigorate your practice.

Returnee
Webinar
Online
75 minutes

You’ll watch a live video stream of two longtime meditators and trained BMCM presenters, who will guide you through a 75-minute interactive workshop, with a focus on one of the eight points.

We hope that you’ll leave with practical tips, renewed enthusiasm, and motivation to strengthen your practice.

The Workshop will include

    • A reading study of an Easwaran article, focusing on one of the eight points
    • Reflection questions to strengthen your practice
    • Quiet mantram writing
    • A video clip of Easwaran for inspiration
    • Q&A time
    • Information about free follow-up resources

    We also invite you to meditate for 30 minutes directly before or after.

    You’ll be able to type in your comments and questions which we'll read and respond to, but we won’t be able to see or hear you. You can interact with us as much or as little as you choose.

    If you’d like to take this opportunity to create a retreat day, either by yourself or with your local spiritual fellowship group, you could create your own schedule using these sample activities.

    Prerequisites

    This Returnee Online Workshop is for people who
    1. Know the instructions in passage meditation and the eight points, and
    2. Have chosen a mantram from Easwaran's recommended list.

    We assume that those who sign up for this webinar have read Easwaran’s book Passage Meditation, are meditating daily, have a basic understanding of all the eight points, and are practicing them as Easwaran presents them in his book. Question answering sessions during the webinar will be aimed at returnee level meditators who have this fundamental understanding of the eight points.

    Fee

    The standard fee is $25. The sliding scale is $0–$50.

    • Our sliding scale means that you can choose the price that's right for you. If you can pay the standard fee, that will cover the cost of your program.
    • Please choose a lower fee if the standard fee is too much for you to afford.
    • If you add a donation to the standard fee, that will help others to attend – thank you!

    The BMCM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All of our work is made possible by donations. While income from books and retreats covers a portion of our costs, everything we do depends on the generosity of those who benefit from Easwaran’s teachings.

    Each dollar paid over the standard fee is a tax-deductible contribution. We keep all donations and fee payments confidential.

    Technology


    We hope you'll find that it's easy and enjoyable to take part. Very little technical expertise is needed!

    Once you've registered for the Workshop, we'll send you an email with a link to join the live event. We use Zoom software, and it takes a few minutes to download. We recommend that you join the Workshop 10 minutes early so you’re ready to join us from the beginning.

    Your operating system should be Windows XP/7/Vista or later, or Mac OS 10.6.8 or later. If you're using a mobile device or tablet, your operating system should be iOS7 or later (Apple) or Ver 6 or later (Android).

    If you’ve registered for the Workshop, you’ll receive a link to the recording a few days after the live event.


    Experiences

    "Attending this today has really given me a boost. I tend to flag from time to time and am grateful for these online opportunities."

    "Thank you for this program! It reminded me, once again, of what I love about Easwaran, the BMCM, and the eight-point program."

    "Thank you SO much! The BMCM Presenters were very warm, welcoming, cheerful, soothing, and answered the questions beautifully."