BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PYVOBJECT//NONSGML Version 1//EN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Shanghai BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20000101T000000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=1 TZNAME:CST TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260709T063326Z - 18092@iZuf69e0i0z4ibdboqb33jZ DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20251130T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20251130T210000 CREATED:20260709T063326Z DESCRIPTION:Meditation Discussion & Ac tivities: East Meets West \nWhat if meditation could be more than a te chnique? What if it were a cultural bridge\, a way of understanding how di fferent civilizations have learned to quiet the mind? And what happens whe n Eastern and Western traditions meet in the same room\, not in theory but in practice? In this discussion-and-meditation session\, we’ll explore four distinct methods\, two rooted in Chinese traditions and two shaped by Western(ish) approaches\, and look at how each reflects a different view of attention\, presence\, and inner stillness. Beyond simply trying the pr actices\, we’ll dig into the cultural and functional differences behind them: Why do some methods emphasize the body while others focus on thought ? Why do some forms encourage discipline while others celebrate openness? By the end\, you’ll build your own personal “toolbelt” of techniques for calming yourself\, regulating emotions\, and returning to clarity whe never life becomes overwhelming. It’s a thoughtful\, experiential journe y through ideas\, cultures\, and the deeper art of being present. 如果 冥想不只是技巧，而是一座连接文化的桥梁，会怎么样 ？当东方和西方的传统不只是理论上交流，而是在同一 个房间、同一刻被实践时，会发生什么？ 这场结合讨论 与冥想的活动会带你体验四种不同方法：两种源自中国 传统，两种来自或受西方影响。我们会一起看看这些方 法背后的文化逻辑——为什么有的注重身体感知，有的 聚焦思想？为什么有的提倡自律，而有的推崇开放？ 除 了亲身体验冥想，我们还会聊这些差异背后的文化思维 。活动结束时，你会带走一套属于自己的“心灵工具箱 ”，能帮你在焦虑、混乱时找到平静和清晰。这是一次 跨文化的、亲身参与的探索之旅，关于如何活在当下、 如何理解安静与专注。 DTSTAMP:20260709T063326Z LOCATION:China\,\, Shanghai SUMMARY:Meditation Discussion & Activities: East Meets West END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR