Nov 282:00 PM - 5:30 PMCommon Street Spiritual Center, Natick, MA
Take a break from your busy week and give yourself an afternoon of peace. Join a Buddhist monk for guided meditation, mindful walking, and practical insights to bring greater awareness, balance, and kindness into everyday life.
Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome. πΏ
About This Meditation Session
Life brings stress, worry, grief, and change. Give yourself space to breathe, find calm, and care for your mind.
Join a TheravΔda Buddhist monk for three and a half hours of guided meditation, mindful walking, and practical wisdom. Discover ways to meet life's challenges with greater balance and kindness. No experience needed. Everyone is welcome.
Meditate With A Monk has reached communities across 11 U.S. states and 3 Canadian provinces. Now, join us in Greater Boston.
Why Join Us?
πMake Space for Calm
Step away from everyday demands and spend time gently settling your body and mind.
π§ Understand Your Mind
Learn to notice thoughts and emotions with greater awareness and less judgment.
βοΈCultivate Balance
Explore ways to meet life's changing experiences with patience and steadiness.
πGrow Kindness
Practice bringing warmth and goodwill to yourself and the people around you.
π±Bring Meditation Into Daily Life
Discover simple practices you can continue at home, at work, or during a busy day.
πMake Space for Calm
Step away from everyday demands and spend time gently settling your body and mind.
π§ Understand Your Mind
Learn to notice thoughts and emotions with greater awareness and less judgment.
βοΈCultivate Balance
Explore ways to meet life's changing experiences with patience and steadiness.
πGrow Kindness
Practice bringing warmth and goodwill to yourself and the people around you.
π±Bring Meditation Into Daily Life
Discover simple practices you can continue at home, at work, or during a busy day.
πMake Space for Calm
Step away from everyday demands and spend time gently settling your body and mind.
π§ Understand Your Mind
Learn to notice thoughts and emotions with greater awareness and less judgment.
βοΈCultivate Balance
Explore ways to meet life's changing experiences with patience and steadiness.
πGrow Kindness
Practice bringing warmth and goodwill to yourself and the people around you.
π±Bring Meditation Into Daily Life
Discover simple practices you can continue at home, at work, or during a busy day.
What You'll Experience
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Mindfulness of Thoughts
Notice thoughts as they arise and learn to observe them without getting carried away by every story.
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Present-Moment Awareness
Gently bring your attention back to your experience here and now.
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Body Scan & Breathing Meditation
Explore sensations in the body and use the natural breath as a gentle anchor for attention.
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Walking Meditation
Slow down and discover how ordinary steps can become opportunities for mindfulness.
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Equanimity Meditation
Cultivate a balanced attitude toward yourself and others, learning to care while recognizing the limits of what you can control.
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Meditation on Impermanence
Reflect on the changing nature of thoughts, feelings, and sensations, and explore how this understanding can help you let go.
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Loving-Kindness Meditation
Develop warm wishes for your own well-being and gradually extend those wishes to others.
Schedule
Saturday, Nov 28, 2026 Β· 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
2:00-2:15 PM
Welcome & Introduction
2:15-2:25 PM
Mindfulness of Thoughts
2:25-3:00 PM
Present-Moment Awareness, Body Scan & Breathing Meditation
3:00-3:10 PM
Walking Meditation
3:10-3:30 PM
Equanimity Meditation
3:30-4:00 PM
Break
4:00-4:15 PM
Walking Meditation
4:15-4:45 PM
Meditation on Impermanence
4:45-5:00 PM
Questions & Answers
5:00-5:25 PM
Loving-Kindness Meditation
5:25-5:30 PM
Blessings & Closing
Location
Join us at Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick, Massachusetts, in the Greater Boston area.
Please arrive a few minutes before 2:00 PM so you have time to settle in before we begin.
Β·Comfortable, modest clothing suitable for sitting and walking
Β·A water bottle
Β·A light sweater or shawl for your comfort
Β·A notebook and pen, if you'd like to write down reflections
Your teacher
Bhante Revatha
The session will be guided by Bhante Revatha, a TheravΔda Buddhist monk of the Wisdom Meditation Center in New Jersey.
Through Meditate With A Monk, Bhante shares practical meditation guidance with people from different backgrounds, helping them cultivate mindfulness and kindness in everyday life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need meditation experience?
No. The session is suitable for beginners, with guidance throughout each practice. Experienced meditators are also welcome.
Do I need to be Buddhist?
No. People of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome. You can explore the practices with curiosity and an open mind.
Will we meditate continuously for three and a half hours?
No. The afternoon includes several guided practices, walking meditation, a 30-minute break, and a question-and-answer session.
What if my mind keeps wandering?
That's a normal part of meditation. You'll learn to recognize when your attention has wandered and gently return to the practice. You don't need a quiet mind to begin.
Is this a silent retreat?
This is a guided meditation gathering rather than a strict silent retreat. We'll practice quietly during meditation, with opportunities to listen, learn, and ask questions.
Can I ask the monk questions?
Yes. The schedule includes time to ask questions about meditation and applying the teachings in daily life.
Still have a question?Feel free to contact us. We're happy to help and look forward to meditating with you. π
Terms & Conditions
Code of Conduct
We kindly ask all participants to maintain a respectful and peaceful environment. Any disruptive or disrespectful behavior may result in being asked to leave.
Photography & Media
Photos and videos may be taken during the program for educational and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear in photographs, please inform our team.
