RICHLAND, Wash. -- Insight Meditation of the Mid-Columbia, a Buddhist meditation group, is offering a free four-week series of beginning meditation classes.

The classes run from 6 to 7:15 p.m. on Thursdays beginning Sept. 20. Donations will be accepted.

The focus of the classes will be on the basic techniques of meditation as well as the physical, psychological and spiritual benefits of meditation.

The classes will be held at Shalom United Church of Christ, 505 McMurray St., Richland.

For more information, call 946-7217 or go to www.InsightMeditationMC.org.