Whether we realize it or not, moments of meditation are already part of our everyday lives. Each time we become aware of a thought, feeling, perception, or sensation, we are practicing the essential foundation of meditation: awareness itself.

Developing a meditation practice allows us to strengthen that awareness, creating space to observe our thoughts and experiences with greater objectivity and intention. Over time, this practice can help reduce stress, cultivate a greater sense of presence, and bring more clarity and satisfaction to everyday life.

The Healing House Meditation Class offers an approachable introduction to both the practice and principles of meditation. Participants will learn practical meditation techniques along with contemplative concepts and vocabulary designed to deepen self-awareness and encourage a more intentional way of moving through the world.

Terry Conrad has offered meditation classes in Galveston for more than twenty years and continues to teach as a TDCJ Volunteer Chaplain. He has been a student of Tibetan Buddhism for over thirty years.