Andrew Safer St. John's, Newfoundland
Mindfulness and Offenders
“The Dalai Lama on Urban Mindfulness, Violent Offenders, and Mad Dogs”
An Evaluation of Mindfulness-Based Meditation Programs in New Mexico Prison Facilities”
“Meditation Helps Inmates Reach ‘Natural Awareness’”
“Mindfulness in Forensic Mental Health: Does It Have a Role?”
“Mindfulness Research Paper: Proposed Applications and Research for MBCT in Correctional Settings”
Photo: Catherine Safer
The following workshops and programs take place in the Conference Room on the second floor of the Pastoral Care Centre, 200 Military Road, St. John's (west side of Basilica complex, "Main Entrance")
Every Monday night, 6:45 for 7:00 start, sitting and walking meditation until 8:00. On alternating Monday nights starting November 28th, the Shambhala book study group meets from 8:00 to 9:00. On alternating Monday nights starting December 5th, discussion from 8:00 to 8:30.
The next Mindfulness workshop series at the Family Life Bureau begins on Wednesday, March 28th, 7:00 to 9:30 pm. Register online or call Sr. Loretta Walsh at 579-0168 or e-mail: flb@nf.aibn.com.
Study group on Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior by Chogyam Trungpa: Every other Monday night, (March 19th, April 2nd, etc.) 7:50 for 8:00 start.