Course Description: We will explore the nature of Common Sense Mindfulness and the ways we can apply this in our lives. Based on my most recent book, Common Sense Mindfulness: Flourishing with Heart, this course presents the foundations of mindfulness in Buddhism, the kinds of heart postures and techniques that take us beyond our reactive habits of mind and body. We will cover the topics of becoming fully present, flourishing in the face of challenges, cultivating loving kindness and compassion, and developing the sacred dimensions of our aliveness. This course will include teachings, mindfulness practices and stories.

Location: Harbor

Dates/Times: Mondays Jan 13 through February 10 from 11am to 12:15pm. No class on January 20.

Instructor: Martin Lowenthal

Martin Lowenthal is author of 13 books, including Common Sense Mindfulness, Avatars of Wisdom, Love and Service, To Bless in Challenging Times, Buddha and the Art of Intimacy, Blessings of the Creative Buddha, Opening the Heart of Compassion: Transform Suffering Through Buddhist Psychology and Practice and Alchemy of the Soul. He was on the faculty of Boston College and Harvard University Extension and is currently the Senior Teacher with the Dedicated Life Institute.