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SUMMARY:Peter Russell ~ Enjoying Meditation: Having It Be a Delight Rather than a Chore (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Peter Russell will share insights and practices from his new book\, How to Meditate Without Even Trying — a book that challenges conventional assumptions about meditation and offers a refreshingly simple approach: the less you try\, the easier meditation becomes. \nFor many beginners\, meditation can feel like an uphill battle — a never-ending struggle to quiet the thinking mind and focus the attention. It’s easy to walk away discouraged\, convinced that meditation demands more effort and discipline than you can muster. \nIn Peter’s approach\, we don’t need to control the mind or try to remain present. Instead he offers practices and insights that allow the mind to settle down naturally. Meditation then becomes not only easier and more effective\, but also more enjoyable. \nAlong the way\, Peter will explore egoic-thinking and how to let it go; the nature of the Self; how our inner knowing can help deepen our meditation and savor the ever-present inner stillness of our own Being.  \nThis time will also be an opportunity to discuss with Peter his work on consciousness and the nature of spiritual awakening. \nPeter Russell coined the term “global brain” with his 1980’s bestseller of the same name in which he predicted the Internet and the impact it would have on humanity. He is the author of twelve other books\, including From Science to God\, Letting Go of Nothing\, Forgiving Humanity and most recently How to Meditate Without Even Trying. \nHis mission is to distill the essence of the world’s wisdom traditions\, and disseminate it in ways that are appropriate for the current times.\nPeter’s website: www.peterrussell.com \nSuggested donation: $15 to $30 each evening\nNo one turned away for lack of funds.\nNo pre-registration\n** Just show up & pay at the door **\nNorthbrae Community Church\, 941 The Alameda\, Berkeley\, CA\n(in the Parlor on 1st floor) \nPARKING: There is street parking in the neighborhood\, free and without time limit. \nFor inquiries contact LocalEvents@opencirclecenter.org \nIf you have symptoms of a respiratory infection\, or have had a recent\nCovid exposure or positive test\, please stay home out of consideration for others.
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/peter-russell-jul-19-2026/
LOCATION:Northbrae Community Church\, 941 The Alameda\, Berkeley\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:East Bay,SF Bay Area In-Person Events
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