Dear friends of Bodhi Berlin,
Our next Tuesday Night gathering is tomorrow, Tuesday, 3rd June 2025, 19:15–21:00. We hope to see many of you there.
Please read on below for our other sessions in June.
Quote of the Month
“When such a variety of meditation subjects is presented, the aspiring meditator without a teacher might be perplexed as to which to choose. . . . for practical purposes the beginner in meditation can generally be advised to start with a simple subject that helps reduce discursive thinking. Mental distraction caused by restlessness and scattered thoughts is a common problem faced by persons of all different character types; thus a meditator of any temperament can benefit from a subject which promotes a slowing down and stilling of the thought process. The subject generally recommended for its effectiveness in clearing the mind of stray thoughts is mindfulness of breathing, which can therefore be suggested as the subject most suitable for beginners as well as veterans seeking a direct approach to deep concentration. Once the mind settles down and one's thought patterns become easier to notice, one might then make use of other subjects to deal with special problems that arise . . . The ability to select the subject appropriate to the situation requires skill, but this skill evolves through practice, often through simple trial-and-error experimentation.”
—from "Chapter VII: Right Concentration (Samma Samadhi)" of The Noble Eightfold Path: The Way to the End of Suffering by Bhikkhu Bodhi
Schedule
Tuesday Night Meditation
The four Tuesday night meditation sessions in June 2025 are:
- 3rd June 2025, 19:15–21:00
- 10th June 2025, 19:15–21:00
- 17th June 2025, 19:15–21:00
- 24th June 2025, 19:15–21:00
Our Tuesday drop-in, peer-led gatherings include meditation, listening to a recording or reading, and discussion. Experience the benefits of meditating together in a warm and accepting setting—we encourage people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and experience levels to attend!
Further information, updates, and resources can be found on our website: https://bodhiberlin.org/
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Henrik, Jeff, & Josh
