Programs
The Lotus Meditation Center offers meditation practice, retreats and classes to the Greater Grand Forks Community.
Lotus Center Insight Meditation Practice
Insight Meditation (also called Vipassana) cultivates both concentration and relaxation. It is a practice that helps to free the mind from distortions and offers the possibility of living each moment fully with compassion and freedom. The practice of Insight Meditation requires no belief commitments.
Evening Sitting Group
Mondays | 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Family of God Church
327 5th Ave S.E., East Grand Forks, MN
Thirty minutes of silent sitting meditation. Beginners are welcome and instruction will be provided if requested. Free and open to all. Attendees are also welcome to participate in Qi Gong which precedes the sit (4:45 - 5:30) and book discussion which follows (6:00 - 6:30).
Noon Sitting Group
Wednesdays | 12:00 - 12:30 PM
Christus Rex Chapel (right behind Archives Coffee House)
3012 University Ave, Grand Forks, ND
Thirty minutes of silent sitting meditation. Beginners are welcome and instruction will be provided if requested. Free and open to all. No Wednesday sittings are held when the University is closed. Check the UND Events Calendar for official Holidays or severe weather announcements.
Mindful Movement
Mondays | 4:45 - 5:30 p.m.
Family of God Church
327 5th Ave S.E., East Grand Forks, MN
Qi Gong is a healing practice that integrates mindful awareness, breath and gentle movement. Participants can sit or stand as they move through a variety of stretches and simple arm and leg motions. The session helps one to relax and rejuvenate at the end of the day. Wear loose clothing. Free and open to all.
Book Study
Mondays | 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Family of God Church
327 5th Ave S.E., East Grand Forks, MN
An informal book discussion following the sitting. Visit the resources page for current book as well as selected resources on the meditation practice. Free and open to all.
Lotus Center Weekend Retreats
The Lotus Meditation Center strives to offer two non-residential weekend retreat experiences a year - fall and spring. Guest instructors provide teaching and concentrated practice to registrants. Scholarships are always available. Visit the listing of upcoming and previous retreats.
Lotus Center Beginning Classes
Generally scheduled once a year, a several week beginner session is useful for those who are new to meditation and for those who already have a practice as a refresher course. Topics explored are awareness of the body, awareness of feelings, awareness of thoughts and mindfulness in everyday life. The breath is the primary object of meditation for the beginner class. There is also walking and eating meditation practices. For other learning opportunities, visit resources.