Free Online Meditation Series to address stressful living (begins today)

The Cranston Public Library is providing a free online Meditation Series in July. “Classes” are being offered TODAY, July 11^th at 2pm, and July 18^th and 25^th.

People are turning to meditation as a solution for the emotional and mental strains of life. Meditation has numerous benefits for our physical and mental well-being. It is safe, effective, and free.  Once we learn how to meditate, we carry within us a ready remedy that we can use at any time and in any place. Please join world-renowned presenter Dr. Andrew Vidich for this 3-part online meditation series.

Each session requires separate registration. You may attend one, two, or all three sessions. Zoom meeting details will be sent out the day before each session. Handouts will be emailed to registered participants.

Part 1: Saturday, July 11, 2-3:30 PM – Dr. Vidich discusses the basics of meditation and how to get started with your own practice

• Click here to register for Part 1

Part 2: Saturday, July 18, 2-3:30 PM – Dr. Vidich discusses special strategies to deepen and strengthen your meditation practice

• Click here to register for Part 2

Part 3: Saturday, July 25, 2-3:30 PM – Dr. Vidich discusses how to overcome inner and outer hurdles on the meditative path

• Click here to register for Part 3

The series is free and open to the public.

Andrew Vidich, PhD, is an educator, international speaker, author, and editor of several books. His most recent  release, co-authored with Art Stein, is Let There Be Light: Experiencing Inner Light Across the World’s Sacred Traditions. Previous books include Love Is a Secret, critically acclaimed by the Institute of Noetic Sciences; The Heart of the Healer; and Light Upon Light: 5 Master Pathways to Awaken the Mindful Self.

Dr. Vidich has been an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Religion at Manhattan College (Riverdale, NY) and at Iona College (New Rochelle, NY) where he taught courses on the nature and experience of religion, meditation, death and dying, and Islamic studies.  Dr. Vidich lectures and presents experiential workshops at conferences, radio and TV shows, colleges, and bookstores throughout the world on a variety of topics.  He is the co-founder of The Interfaith Council of New York and member of World Parliament of Religions Task Force on War, Violence, and Hate Speech.  He has been studying meditation for 48 years under the guidance of three world renowned meditation teachers.