https://www.lifen.me/ Recent content in Lifen Home on Lifen Hugo en-US Copyright © 2025 Sung Yang. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:10:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/walk-and-tea-in-vancouver-on-oct-12/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:10:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/walk-and-tea-in-vancouver-on-oct-12/ Walk and Tea Gathering in Vancouver (Trout Lake area) Sat Oct 12 at 10:30 AM, 2026 You are invited for walk and tea. To Participate Join Breathing Space Vancouver or email [contact+registration@lifen.me]. See Also: Breathing Space Vancouver for more events. https://www.lifen.me/blog/walk-and-tea-in-vancouver-on-oct-10/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:10:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/walk-and-tea-in-vancouver-on-oct-10/ Walk and Tea Gathering in Vancouver (Kerrisdale area) Sat Oct 10 at 10:50 AM, 2026 You are invited for walk and tea. To Participate Join Breathing Space Vancouver or email [contact+registration@lifen.me]. See Also: Breathing Space Vancouver for more events. https://www.lifen.me/blog/intro-to-mindfulness-meditation-on-sept-29/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:10:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/intro-to-mindfulness-meditation-on-sept-29/ Title Intro to Mindfulness Meditation Venue: Online Date: Tue Sept 29, 2026 at 7:30-8:30 PM A gentle introduction to the fundamentals of mindfulness meditation. Suitable for beginners and those looking to refresh their practice. It covers core principles and techniques. Mindfulness meditation can have transformative effects on the body, mind, and life. To Participate Join Breathing Space Vancouver or email two days before [contact+registration@lifen.me]. See Also: Breathing Space Vancouver for more events. https://www.lifen.me/blog/lunch-and-walk-in-tynehead-park-on-sept-27/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:10:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/lunch-and-walk-in-tynehead-park-on-sept-27/ Lunch in Tynehead Park Sunday Sept 27 at 11:50 AM, 2026 We celebrate the gift of being alive with a meal. Lunch will be at the creekside picnic area of the park. A short walk may follow. Bring your own meal. To Participate Join Breathing Space Vancouver or email two days before [contact+registration@lifen.me]. See Also: Breathing Space Vancouver for more events. https://www.lifen.me/blog/tea-gathering-in-vancouver-on-oct-3/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:10:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/tea-gathering-in-vancouver-on-oct-3/ Tea Gathering in Vancouver (Kerrisdale area) Sat Oct 3 at 10:45 am, 2026 You are invited to join gathering over tea to deepen our connections - with ourselves and each other. A short walk may follow. To Participate Join Breathing Space Vancouver or email two days before [contact+registration@lifen.me]. See Also: Breathing Space Vancouver for more events. https://www.lifen.me/blog/walking-meditation-in-david-lam-park-in-vancouver-on-sept-28/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:10:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/walking-meditation-in-david-lam-park-in-vancouver-on-sept-28/ David Lam Park in Downtown Vancouver Monday Sept 28 at 6:30 pm, 2026 You are invited to join walking meditation. To Participate Join Breathing Space Vancouver or email[contact+registration@lifen.me]. See Also: Breathing Space Vancouver for more events. https://www.lifen.me/blog/lunch-and-walk-in-bose-forest-park-on-june-19/ Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:10:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/lunch-and-walk-in-bose-forest-park-on-june-19/ We will practice true eating. The eating that connects to ourselves and the world. The eating that nourishes both the body and the inner self. The eating that not just consumes life but also contributes to it. Will have a short walking meditation in the forest after lunch. Bring your meal. Location: Bose Forest Park in Surrey Date: June 19 Friday To Participate Join Breathing Space Vancouver or email two days before [contact+registration@lifen. https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-in-vancouver-2026-fall/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:17:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-in-vancouver-2026-fall/ Summary Mindfulness meditation programs taught by Sung in Greater Vancouver during Fall 2026. Meditation programs are provided in Roundhouse, Kerrisdale and Trout Lake Comunity Centre. Meditation in Nature provided weekly in the park. Schedules are subject to change. More information may be available at lifen.me/schedule VANCOUVER Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver Registration 604-713-1800 Mindfulness for Beginners: Mon 7:40-8:40 pm, Sept 14 Mindful Breathing Space: Mon 7:40-8:40 pm, Sept 21- Oct 19 (4 sess, no class on Oct 12) https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-in-vancouver-2026-summer/ Sun, 31 May 2026 10:17:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-in-vancouver-2026-summer/ Summary Mindfulness meditation programs taught by Sung in Greater Vancouver during Summer 2026. Meditation programs are provided in Roundhouse, Kerrisdale and Trout Lake Comunity Centre. Meditation in Nature provided weekly in the park. Schedules are subject to change. More information may be available at lifen.me/schedule VANCOUVER Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver Registration 604-713-1800 Mindfulness for Beginners: Mon 7:40-8:40 pm, July 13 Trout Lake Community Centre 3360 Victoria Drive, Vancouver https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindful-walking-in-the-biodiversity-preserve-on-may-14/ Mon, 11 May 2026 10:10:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindful-walking-in-the-biodiversity-preserve-on-may-14/ Walking and standing meditation at Godwin Farm Biodiversity Preserve on May 14, 2026 at 10 AM. To Participate Join Breathing Space Vancouver or email [contact+registration@lifen.me]. See Also: Breathing Space Vancouver for more events. Mindfulness in Nature in Greater Vancouver https://www.lifen.me/blog/walking-meditation-in-trout-lake-on-may-6/ Sun, 03 May 2026 10:10:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/walking-meditation-in-trout-lake-on-may-6/ Walking and standing meditation at Trout Lake, Vancouver on May 6, 2026 at 6 PM. To Participate Press here to participate or send an email [contact+registration@lifen.me]. See Also: Breathing Space Vancouver for more events. Mindfulness in Nature in Greater Vancouver https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindful-walking-in-the-biodiversity-preserve-on-march-25/ Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:10:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindful-walking-in-the-biodiversity-preserve-on-march-25/ Walking and standing meditation at Godwin Farm Biodiversity Preserve on March 25, 2026 at 10 AM. To Participate Press here to participate or send an email [contact+registration@lifen.me]. See Also: Breathing Space Vancouver for more events. Mindfulness in Nature in Greater Vancouver https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindful-walking-in-burnaby-on-march-5/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:10:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindful-walking-in-burnaby-on-march-5/ Walking and standing meditation at Burnaby Lake, Burnaby on March 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM. To Participate Press here to participate or email [contact+registration@lifen.me]. See Also: Breathing Space Vancouver for more events. Mindfulness in Nature in Greater Vancouver https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindful-walking-in-vancouver-on-feb-28/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:10:10 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindful-walking-in-vancouver-on-feb-28/ Walking and standing meditation at Trout Lake, Vancouver on Feb 28, 2026 at 10 AM. To Participate Press here to participate or send an email [contact+registration@lifen.me]. See Also: Mindfulness in Nature in Greater Vancouver https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-in-vancouver-2026-spring/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 10:17:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-in-vancouver-2026-spring/ Summary Mindfulness meditation programs for inner growth and enriching life taught by Sung in Greater Vancouver during Spring 2026. Mindfulness programs are provided in Roundhouse, Kerrisdale and Trout Lake Comunity Centre. Meditation in Nature provided weekly in the park. Schedules are subject to change. More information may be available at lifen.me/schedule VANCOUVER Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver Registration 604-713-1800 Mindfulness for Beginners: Mon 7:40-8:40 pm, April 13 https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-in-vancouver-2026-winter/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:17:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-in-vancouver-2026-winter/ Summary Mindfulness and meditation for enriching life taught by Sung in Greater Vancouver during winter 2026. Meditation programs are provided in Roundhouse, Kerrisdale and Trout Lake Comunity Centre. Meditation in Nature provided weekly in the park. Schedules are subject to change. More information may be available at lifen.me/schedule VANCOUVER Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver Registration 604-713-1800 Intro to Mindfulness Meditation: Mon 7:40-8:40 pm, Jan 19 https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-in-vancouver-2025-fall/ Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:17:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-in-vancouver-2025-fall/ Summary Mindfulness meditation programs for inner growth taught by Sung in Greater Vancouver during fall 2025. Meditation programs are provided in Roundhouse, Kerrisdale and Trout Lake Comunity Centre. Meditation in Nature provided weekly in the park. Schedules are subject to change. More information may be available at lifen.me/schedule VANCOUVER Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver Registration 604-713-1800 Intro to Mindfulness Meditation: Mon 7:40-8:40 pm, Sept 15 https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindful-walking-in-vancouver-on-may-27/ Sat, 24 May 2025 10:11:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindful-walking-in-vancouver-on-may-27/ Walking and standing meditation in Pacific Spirit Regional park, Vancouver on May 27, 2025 at 4 PM. To Participate Press here to participate or send an email [contact+registration@lifen.me]. See more events on Breathing Space Vancouver See Also: Mindfulness in Nature in Greater Vancouver https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-in-vancouver-2025-summer/ Sat, 10 May 2025 10:17:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-in-vancouver-2025-summer/ Summary Mindfulness meditation programs for inner growth taught by Sung in Greater Vancouver during summer 2025. Meditation programs are provided in Roundhouse, Kerrisdale and Trout Lake Comunity Centre. Meditation in Nature provided weekly in the park. Schedules are subject to change. More information may be available at lifen.me/schedule VANCOUVER Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver Registration 604-713-1800 Mindfulness Meditation: Mon 7:35-8:35 pm, July 7 Trout Lake Community Centre 3360 Victoria Drive, Vancouver https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindful-walking-in-langley-on-may-6/ Sat, 03 May 2025 10:11:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindful-walking-in-langley-on-may-6/ Walking and standing meditation in Derby Reach Park, Langley on May 6, 2025 at 10 AM. To Participate Press here to participate or send an email [contact+registration@lifen.me]. See Also: Breathing Space Vancouver for more events. Mindfulness in Nature in Greater Vancouver https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindful-walking-in-vancouver-on-april-26/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:10:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindful-walking-in-vancouver-on-april-26/ Walking and standing meditation at Trout Lake, Vancouver on April 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM. To Participate Press here to participate or send an email [contact+registration@lifen.me]. See Also: Mindfulness in Nature in Greater Vancouver https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-meditation-in-greater-vancouver/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:01:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-meditation-in-greater-vancouver/ Learn how to use one breath to meditate and advance it. It is suitable for beginners, those who tried meditation but it didn’t work, and those with no progress in their practice. Meditation is your innate capacity, has power to transform your body, mind and life. The latest mindfulness meditation program schedule is found at the latest schedule. See Also: Breathing Space Vancouver for more events. https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-in-vancouver-2025-spring/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:08:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-in-vancouver-2025-spring/ Summary Mindfulness meditation and inner growth programs taught by Sung in Greater Vancouver during spring 2025. Meditation programs are provided in Roundhouse, Kerrisdale, Trout Lake Comunity Centre and Mount Pleasant Community Centre. Meditation in Nature provided weekly in the park. Schedules are subject to change. More information may be available at lifen.me/schedule VANCOUVER Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver Registration 604-713-1800 Mindfulness Meditation: Mon 7:35-8:35 pm, April 14- May 12, no class April 21 (4 sessions) Trout Lake Community Centre 3360 Victoria Drive, Vancouver https://www.lifen.me/blog/past-schedule/ Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:01:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/past-schedule/ Past teaching schedule are usually removed about one year later. You can find the latest and recent schedule from here https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-in-vancouver-2025-winter/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:01:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-in-vancouver-2025-winter/ Summary Mindfulness and meditation for enriching life taught by Sung in Greater Vancouver during winter 2025. Meditation programs are provided in Roundhouse, Kerrisdale, Trout Lake Comunity Centre and Mount Pleasant Community Centre. Meditation in Nature provided weekly in the park. Schedules are subject to change. More information may be available at lifen.me/schedule VANCOUVER Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver Registration 604-713-1800 Mindfulness Meditation: Mon 7:35-8:35 pm, Jan 20-Feb 10 (4 sessions) Trout Lake Community Centre 3360 Victoria Drive, Vancouver https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-in-vancouver-2024-fall/ Sat, 01 Jun 2024 10:01:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-in-vancouver-2024-fall/ Summary Mindfulness meditation programs taught by Sung in Greater Vancouver during fall 2024. Mindfulness meditation programs are provided in Roundhouse, Kerrisdale, Trout Lake Comunity Centre and Mount Pleasant Community Centre. Meditation in Nature provided weekly in the park. Schedules are subject to change. More information may be available at lifen.me/schedule VANCOUVER Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver Registration 604-713-1800 Mindfulness Meditation: Mon 7:30-8:30 pm, Sept 16 - Oct 7 (no class Sept 30, 3 sessions) Trout Lake Community Centre 3360 Victoria Drive, Vancouver https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-in-vancouver-2024-spring/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:01:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-in-vancouver-2024-spring/ Summary Mindfulness meditation programs taught by Sung in Greater Vancouver during spring 2024. Meditation programs are provided in Roundhouse, Kerrisdale and Trout Lake Comunity Centre. Mindfulness in Nature provided weekly in the park. Schedules are subject to change. More information may be available at lifen.me/schedule VANCOUVER Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver Registration 604-713-1800 Mindfulness for Flourishing: Mon 7:30 - 8:30 PM, April 15-29 Trout Lake Community Centre 3360 Victoria Drive, Vancouver https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-in-vancouver-2024-summer/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:01:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-in-vancouver-2024-summer/ Summary Mindfulness meditation programs taught by Sung in Greater Vancouver during summer 2024. Meditation programs are provided in Roundhouse, Kerrisdale and Trout Lake Comunity Centre. Meditation in Nature provided weekly in the park. Schedules are subject to change. More information may be available at lifen.me/schedule VANCOUVER Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver Registration 604-713-1800 Mindfulness for Flourishing: Mon 7:30-8:30 pm, July 8 Trout Lake Community Centre 3360 Victoria Drive, Vancouver https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-in-vancouver-2024-winter/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:01:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-in-vancouver-2024-winter/ Summary Mindfulness meditation programs taught by Sung in Greater Vancouver during winter 2024. Meditation programs are provided in Roundhouse, Mount Pleasant, Kerrisdale, Trout Lake Comunity Centre and Write Rock Community Centre. Mindfulness in Nature provided weekly in the park. Schedules are subject to change. More information may be available at lifen.me/schedule VANCOUVER Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver Registration 604-713-1800 Mindfulness for Flourishing Life: Mon 7:30 - 8:30 PM, Jan 15 - Jan 29 Mount Pleasant Community Centre 1 Kingsway, Vancouver https://www.lifen.me/blog/website-name-change/ Fri, 27 May 2022 10:01:01 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/website-name-change/ Lifen (Lifen.me) is the new name for this website. The Learn Mindfulness (LearnMindfulness.org) name and address changed to Lifen. https://www.lifen.me/blog/covid/ Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:01:01 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/covid/ Please see COVID Safety Guidelines https://www.lifen.me/blog/online-meditation-gathering/ Thu, 23 Mar 2017 10:01:01 -0700 https://www.lifen.me/blog/online-meditation-gathering/ Starting online meditation gathering weekly. More online events/programs will be added in the future. In-person programs continue as usual. See also: online programs Schedule https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-space-wanted-in-greater-vancouver/ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 10:10:30 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/mindfulness-space-wanted-in-greater-vancouver/ We would like to create a free mindfulness space that welcomes everyone who wish to practice meditation. We are looking for a mindfulness space (a room) for weekly evening meditation. The room is ideally clean, quiet, well ventilated and spacious, which can accommodate 20 or more people. We expect the room is provided weekly 90 minutes without a charge as a generosity for the benefits of the community and the public. https://www.lifen.me/blog/one-minute-meditation/ Thu, 10 Apr 2014 10:10:01 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/one-minute-meditation/ If you can not meditate for 30 or 60 minutes, you can meditate for 5 or even 1 minutes. You could repeat this short session several times daily. https://www.lifen.me/blog/group-meditation/ Sun, 30 Sep 2012 10:18:21 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/group-meditation/ Group meditation practice is important and beneficial especially for beginners. https://www.lifen.me/doc/start-group/ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 10:01:01 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/doc/start-group/ How to Start a Mindfulness Group Here are a few tips for starting a mindfulness group: Who: Decide who will participate. E.g. friend (,co-worker, classmate or family member). What: Decide what to practice. E.g. sitting meditation, walking meditation, eating meditation or insight sharing. When: Decide a fixed time to meet regularly. For example, Monday 7 PM weekly. Where: Decide where to meet. For example, home, park, office, school, library, restaurant or online. https://www.lifen.me/blog/website-launched/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:01:01 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/blog/website-launched/ This website launched. https://www.lifen.me/doc/online/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:01:01 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/doc/online/ Online Meditation Continue meditation (and learn more) with the teacher on online. It is free. It is also convenient and eco-friendly. Breathing Space, Thu 7 pm (or 8 pm during summer). Qigong, Wed 2-3 pm. Meditation Retreat, 3rd Saturday 8 am - noon. How to Participate: join Breathing Space channel (or contact the teacher) Note: The online programs are for those who attended any one of Sung’s programs (or learned from Sung) in the past. https://www.lifen.me/doc/mindfulness/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:01:01 -0800 https://www.lifen.me/doc/mindfulness/ What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is the intentional awareness of both the outer world and one’s inner world such as thoughts and perceptions.1 It grows with practice but declines with disuse. The best way to understand mindfulness is to experience it directly. For example, with mindfulness meditation. What is Meditation? Meditation (mindfulness meditation) is a practice that strengthens or develops the mindfulness capacity. A common form of meditation is breathing with awareness (mindful breathing). https://www.lifen.me/about/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifen.me/about/ About This website is about living a more fulfilling life through inner growth. By investing in our inner selves, we can improve wellbeing, have a more fulfilling life and positively contribute to society. Sung teaches mindfulness and inner growth. His teaching method focuses on empowering people for their flourishing. His teaching is to benefit people and to contribute to a brighter world. Sung taught at recreation centers, schools, universities, hospitals, meditation centers and other organizations since 2010. https://www.lifen.me/doc/alumni/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifen.me/doc/alumni/ Alumni If you learned from Sung in the past, join Breathing Space Vancouver. It is an online community where you can gain support, advance your practice, share experiences and continue learning. It is free. See also: Online Meditation, How to Start a Meditation Group https://www.lifen.me/doc/breathing-space-vancouver/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifen.me/doc/breathing-space-vancouver/ Breathing Space Vancouver Inviting all those who learned from Sung (or attended Sung’s program) to meditation and tea. It is for inner growth, celebrating being alive and contributing to a brighter future for all. It is free- just come with a positive intention to benefit yourself and others. Enter Breathing Space Vancouver See Also: How to create your own breathing space https://www.lifen.me/doc/community/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifen.me/doc/community/ Community Learning and practicing meditation on your own is good but there is nothing like having an experienced teacher and a community to support your learning and practice. For more info or participation, see our community website. https://www.lifen.me/doc/contact/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifen.me/doc/contact/ Contact Contact Sung by email [contact+teacher@lifen.me] or by instant messenger https://www.lifen.me/doc/cont/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifen.me/doc/cont/ Continuing Practice and Learning A weekly opportunity to practice together and learn different aspects of meditation. Online In Nature Or you can start your own meditation group. See also: Stay Connected One on One Learning https://www.lifen.me/doc/safety-guideline/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifen.me/doc/safety-guideline/ COVID Safety Guidelines Safety Guidelines for in-person program participants: Respect personal space - giving enough space between yourself and others so everyone feels comfortable. Masks are welcome to protect yourself or others. Please do not attend the program if you are sick or suspected COVID-19 or other respiratory infection. https://www.lifen.me/doc/text-alert/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifen.me/doc/text-alert/ Get Text Alert Update: Text alert currently unavailable. Press here and then press ‘join channel’ button, to receive text message alert. You will receive a text message to your phone or computer when a new program schedule or event is available. Note: if you wish to cancel text alert, select ‘Leave channel’ in the menu. https://www.lifen.me/doc/help/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifen.me/doc/help/ Help Get help from the teacher, practitioners or by reading relevant materials. Get help or participate group practice Self help All help is free of charge. https://www.lifen.me/doc/create-breathing-space/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifen.me/doc/create-breathing-space/ How to Create Your Own Breathing Space You can create your breathing space with family and friends. Here are a few tips: Who: Decide who will participate. E.g. a friend (,co-worker, classmate or family member). When: Decide a fixed time to meet regularly. For example, Monday 7 PM weekly. Where: Decide where to meet. For example, home, park, office, library, restaurant or online. What: Decide what to practice. E.g. mindful breathing, mindful walking, mindful eating. https://www.lifen.me/doc/intro-meditation/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifen.me/doc/intro-meditation/ Intro to Mindfulness Meditation A gentle introduction to the fundamentals of mindfulness meditation. Suitable for beginners and those looking to refresh their practice. It covers core principles and techniques. Mindfulness meditation can have transformative effects on the body, mind, and life. The program is offered in a various length for the convenience of different participants. The duration of the program may be numerous weeks or just one session. The longer the program, the deeper the subject taught in the program. https://www.lifen.me/resources/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifen.me/resources/ Resources Mindfulness Meditation Methods For Beginners Body Scan Mind Scan In Daily Activities Methods One Thing at a time Just Hearing Just Tasting Just Walking Just Eating Just Seeing Just Sitting Insights Quotes More Quotes Others Stages of Meditation Measure your attention span Breath Awareness Test Scientific Papers (external sites) “Meditation and Its Mental and Physical Health Benefits in 2023” “A New Era for Mind–Body Medicine” (pdf) “Spreading positive change: Societal benefits of meditation” Loving-kindness meditation slows biological aging in novices: Evidence from a 12-week randomized controlled trial Meditation acutely improves psychomotor vigilance, and may decrease sleep need Articles (external sites) “How Meditation Reshapes Your Thoughts” https://www.lifen.me/resources2/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifen.me/resources2/ Resources Mindfulness Meditation Methods For Beginners Body Scan Mind Scan In Daily Activities Methods One Thing at a time Just Hearing Just Tasting Just Walking Just Eating Just Seeing Just Sitting Insights Meditation and Insight Intro Human Flourishing Humanizing Work Humanizing Life Inner Growth About Eating Others Stages of Meditation Measure your attention span Breath Awareness Test Mindfulness Practice Plan Printable Forms: Attention Span, Meditation Journal, … Scientific Papers (external sites) “Meditation and Its Mental and Physical Health Benefits in 2023” “A New Era for Mind–Body Medicine” (pdf) “Spreading positive change: Societal benefits of meditation” Loving-kindness meditation slows biological aging in novices: Evidence from a 12-week randomized controlled trial Meditation acutely improves psychomotor vigilance, and may decrease sleep need Articles (external sites) “How Meditation Reshapes Your Thoughts” https://www.lifen.me/doc/meditation-aid/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifen.me/doc/meditation-aid/ Meditation Aids tea, plants, a timer, a meditation mat, meditation space, meditation journal, a framed calligraphy or quote See Also: Breathing Space Vancouver https://www.lifen.me/doc/meditation-tea/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifen.me/doc/meditation-tea/ Meditation and Tea Join us for meditation and tea weekly both in-person and online. You can find our latest schedule at Breathing Space Vancouver. There is no fee and no donation - just come with a positive intention to benefit yourself and others. See Also Meditation in Nature Breathing Space Vancouver https://www.lifen.me/doc/mindfulness-essential/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifen.me/doc/mindfulness-essential/ Mindfulness Essentials The program teaches the essence of mindfulness meditation. Also includes essentials skills for beginners and for becoming an advanced practitioner. The program is beneficial to both beginners and experienced practitioners. The program is offered in a various length for the convenience of different participants. The duration of the program may be numerous weeks or just one day. The longer the program, the deeper the subject taught in the program. https://www.lifen.me/doc/pp/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifen.me/doc/pp/ Meditation Practice Plan for Beginners: Example 1 Core Daily Practice sitting meditation one breath awareness (in your day) doing daily activities with intention and awareness. Guideline Daily 10 or 20 minutes of sitting meditation. (or 2 or 4 sets of 5 minutes.) Write what you learned in your practice. Measure attention span on breathing daily or weekly. Participate group meditation weekly and take a meditation retreat monthly. Optionally your daily practice may also include any one of the followings: body scan, mind scan, walking meditation, tea meditation, standing meditation, qigong, gratitude meditation, hearing meditation and eating meditation. https://www.lifen.me/doc/mindfulness-nature/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifen.me/doc/mindfulness-nature/ Mindfulness in Nature in Greater Vancouver Meditation is held weekly outdoor in North Surrey. It is also held occasionally in other Greater Vancouver areas. Nature meditation schedules are posted here. These are all free. Meditation in nature includes various meditation practice include walking meditation, standing meditation and qigong. This event held rain, shine or snow. From May to Sept, we also have sitting meditation (Please bring your mat or chair if you wish to participate sitting meditation. https://www.lifen.me/doc/meditation-group/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifen.me/doc/meditation-group/ Neighborhood Meditation Groups in Vancouver If you live in or nearby the neighborhood and would like to join a neighborhood meditation group, contact the teacher. Kerrisdale Trout Lake Roundhouse (Yaletown) If you are not in these neighborhood, you can create one in your own area or join Breathing Space Vancouver. https://www.lifen.me/doc/begin/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifen.me/doc/begin/ Mindfulness and Meditation for Beginners Starting What Is Mindfulness, What Is Meditation How to begin (with a single breath) Body Scan Practice Guideline Posture Check and Correction Common Mistakes Meditation and Insight Stages of Meditation Just Doing Just Doing Just Hearing Just Seeing Just Tasting Just Eating More Practice Tools (plan, track your practice & measure progress) Short Meditation Log.pdf Meditation Journal.pdf Attention Span- self test (pdf) Practice Plan Continuing Practice & Learning A weekly opportunity to practice together and learn different aspects of meditation. https://www.lifen.me/doc/one-on-one/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifen.me/doc/one-on-one/ One on One Learning Learn one on one from the teacher for your individual learning needs. It is held on Fridays. The time is either 2 pm or 2:30 pm (in Vancouver local time). Each session usually last about 25 or 30 min. The meeting with the teacher will be online. How to make an appointment: press here to contact the teacher with your choices of two Fridays, e.g. this and next Friday. https://www.lifen.me/doc/program-guide/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifen.me/doc/program-guide/ Program Guide Mindfulness and inner growth programs. Newcomers Never tried meditation? Or would like to refresh Mindfulness Essentials – This is the best class to start with. Introduction to Mindfulness – A quick start for newcomers. One Breath Meditation – Learn mindfulness with one breath. See also: New to Mindfulness Continuing Learning Continue learning and practicing is essential for both beginners and experienced. Meditation Weekly - weekly session for continuing learning and practice. https://www.lifen.me/schedule/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifen.me/schedule/ Schedule Mindfulness Meditation Schedule in Greater Vancouver Fall See Also: Can’t find a program you need? or Can’t decide which program to choose? Contact the teacher for a help https://www.lifen.me/doc/stay-connected/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifen.me/doc/stay-connected/ Stay Connected Alumni