Buddhist meditation group to offer class in Richland beginning Jan. 14

Insight Meditation of the Mid-Columbia, a local Buddhist meditation group, will offer a four-week series of beginning classes on mindfulness meditation.

The classes will run from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Thursdays from Jan. 14 to Feb. 4. Classes will be held at Shalom United Church of Christ, 505 McMurray St. in Richland.

Participants will learn basic techniques of mindfulness meditation, as well as its physical, psychological, and spiritual benefits.

The classes are free and open to the public. Advance registration is not required. Payment is by donation only. For more information, visit www.InsightMeditationMC.org or call 509-946-7217.

This story was originally published January 13, 2016 at 7:22 PM with the headline "Buddhist meditation group to offer class in Richland beginning Jan. 14."