Why We Meditate & Guided Meditation

Joanne shares the practice of mindfully following our breath, which gives us the opportunity to stop, rest and calm ourselves, unifying our mind and body. By doing so we give ourselves a greater chance of exercising free will, allowing us to respond skillfully when suffering arises. *The talk is followed by a guided meditation.

Dharma talk and guided meditation given at the Hartford Day of Mindfulness on November 5, 2011.