It's Back: The 28 Day Meditation Challenge!
Last week I joined Sharon Salzberg and 30 or so others at Tibet House in New York City to prepare for a 28-day meditation challenge that begins on February 1. Participants will run the gamut, from a fireman to an investment banker to a TV producer, from beginners to old pros. Sharon gave initial instruction and plenty of encouragement, especially to those who are new to meditation practice.
Many of you will remember the first 28-day meditation challenge Sharon led online back in 2007. Thousands joined and the challenge succeeded beyond our expectations. But if you missed it, not to worry: This time Sharon will host a new and improved challenge at her own site, and she has invited everyone to join. I say improved because Sharon's new book, Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation, is a highly structured 28-day program that will guide you through the four-week period.
On Tuesday, a Meditation Challenge blog at Sharon's site will go live, and participants will post daily. Sharon encourages everyone to visit and comment—and tweet (UPDATE: Use the hashtag #realhappiness). Throughout the challenge Sharon will answer questions and offer advice.
And there's more: For the month of February, we'll feature Real Happiness at the Tricycle Book Club. Sharon will lead the discussion and Tricycle Community Members can buy the book at a discount. (If you haven't already, you can become a Member for free here.) When you buy the book through Tricycle, you will be supporting Sharon and more events like these. We will begin offering the book to Members at a discount on January 31. When you order the book, you can instantly download it and begin reading while you wait for the hard copy to arrive. The hard copy includes a CD with guided meditations.
As we did in 2007, the entire Tricycle staff will participate in the medtiation challenge, and we'll post here and at Sharon's site simultaneously. For us it's a great opportunity to reinvigorate our practice and to enjoy the support of a growing community.
We look forward to sitting with you—and you can count on a few more reminders!
I would like to order the book through Tricycle. Above, I see that is will be offered today on Tricycle but I can't seem to find the link. Could you post the link? Thanks!
Hi! I'm really looking forward to this "challenge" and what a great month it will foster. I am also looking for a way to purchase the book (and also download it). Just wanted to know if that was going to be available here or elsewhere. Thanks so much!
Hi Vespa05,
The book is now available at www.tricycle.com/join
best,
Monty
Day 3, and loving it! This really is a great book, thanks Sharon.