John Main Center for Meditation
The John Main Center for Meditation and Inter-religious Dialogue is an open, ecumenical center of silence and reflection existing to teach meditation and support its practice for all wishing to learn. The center is open to people of every faith and to all seeking truth in stillness and friendship. Amid the stress and strain of University life, it is a place where the balance between being and doing can be reset. Deeply attuned to religious traditions, the Center is a spiritual space where people with or without faith affiliation will find a welcoming point of inner renewal.
The center is located in the McSherry Building (a small brick building across from New South and Gervase Hall). Click the link above for directions and more information.
The center is located in the McSherry Building (a small brick building across from New South and Gervase Hall). Click the link above for directions and more information.
Things to Know
Meditation Center Schedule
Meditation is practiced twice daily at the Center.12:30 p.m. / 6:00 p.m.
Each session begins with a ten minute introduction or preparation followed by short readings from sacred texts. The meditation period, the heart of each session, is 20 minutes.
Special events:
Friday evening: Meditation is incorporated into a contemplative Shabbat service led by a student member of the Center.
Saturday evening: A Lectio session with the Sunday readings leads into the silent meditation.
Sunday morning: After Meditation a discussion often with a special guest is held, followed by a light lunch.