4-Week Intensive Mindfulness Course (Week 1)

A 4-week intensive introduction to Mindfulness. In this course, we will explore mindfulness from three key perspectives: (1) its Buddhist ethical and philosophical roots, (2) the development of a Western, scientific, secularized practice, and (3) our own personal experience with a variety of well-known practices. Classes will be led by…

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4-Week Intensive Mindfulness Course (Week 4)

A 4-week intensive introduction to Mindfulness. In this course, we will explore mindfulness from three key perspectives: (1) its Buddhist ethical and philosophical roots, (2) the development of a Western, scientific, secularized practice, and (3) our own personal experience with a variety of well-known practices. Classes will be led by…

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4-Week Intensive Mindfulness Course (Week 3)

A 4-week intensive introduction to Mindfulness. In this course, we will explore mindfulness from three key perspectives: (1) its Buddhist ethical and philosophical roots, (2) the development of a Western, scientific, secularized practice, and (3) our own personal experience with a variety of well-known practices. Classes will be led by…

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4-Week Intensive Mindfulness Course (Week 2)

A 4-week intensive introduction to Mindfulness. In this course, we will explore mindfulness from three key perspectives: (1) its Buddhist ethical and philosophical roots, (2) the development of a Western, scientific, secularized practice, and (3) our own personal experience with a variety of well-known practices. Classes will be led by…

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4-Week Intensive Mindfulness Course (Week 1)

A 4-week intensive introduction to Mindfulness. In this course, we will explore mindfulness from three key perspectives: (1) its Buddhist ethical and philosophical roots, (2) the development of a Western, scientific, secularized practice, and (3) our own personal experience with a variety of well-known practices. Classes will be led by…

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Merlin & Mindful Montana Collaborate to Offer Philosophy and Mindfulness to the Helena Community

We are elated to welcome Justin Whitaker, Philosophical Advisor & Mindfulness Practitioner for Merlin CCC and founder of Mindful Montana, to the Merlin team and excited to be collaborating on several philosophical adventures together, including mindfulness & philosophy workshops, mindfulness retreats, and one-on-one & private group mindfulness/meditation classes.

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Buddhism & Buddhist Ethics

As part of our August 2016 Beat the Heat Philosophy Party members of the Helena community enjoyed grub & grog, fun games, wonderful dialogue, live music, and dancing.  Also part of the mix…philosophy presentations — one of which explored Buddhism and Buddhist Ethics.

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Can David Hume Help You With a Mid-Life Crisis?

Who says philosophy can’t help you with major life issues?  Author and Professor of Philosophy and Psychology at U.C. Berkeley, Alison Gopnik, talks about how mid-century philosopher David Hume (coupled with a healthy does of Buddhism) helped her solve her mid-life crisis.  Read more…

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