How Do You Find A Meditation Teacher?
If you are new to meditation or have been practicing meditation by yourself at home, you may want to find a meditation teacher. Some teachers have spent several months in a silent, intensive period of meditation. As such, they are very knowledgeable and experienced. They can provide instructions and answer your questions. The Initial Search Step 1 Create a list of meditation centers and/or organizations in your area that you would like to visit. Remember that not all meditation organizations are Buddhist. At this stage, just use your intuition. The sky (and your gas budget) is the limit. Don’t list any meditation centers or organizations that you don’t ever plan on visiting. Step 2 Call the meditation center/organization or go to its website to find out when meditation classes (with a teacher) are held there. Some organizations only offer meditation sittings in the evenings. Other centers only offer meditation on the weekends. These factors will vary. Step 3 Attend an upcoming meditati