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Sunday Sangha – 6th September 2026

Juha Penttilä

This session is led by Juha Penttilä.

Start Time: 11 am PDT (LA) / 2 pm EDT (NY) / 7 pm BST (London) / 8 pm CEST (Paris). 90-minute live session.

This week’s theme: Cittanupassana: Turning Towards the Heart-Mind

The heart-mind (citta) is the aspect of our experience that is sensitive to our moods and mind-states, which we can skilfully turn towards. It is known in Buddhist teachings as the third Satipatthana – meaning a suitable foundation or domain for the cultivation of mindfulness.
In this session we will be turning towards the citta and its qualities, and discovering how we can relate to them with compassion and understanding.

Quote:

Phenomena are preceded by the heart, ruled by the heart, made of the heart.

-Dhammapada

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Juha Penttilä

Juha Penttilä

Juha Penttilä has been practicing meditation since 2002. He has spent extended periods of time on retreats and in monasteries in Asia and Europe and is one of the founding members of Nirodha, the Finnish Insight Meditation practice community. Click here to learn more about Juha Penttilä.

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