Palmer Trinity Meditators

By Sofia Pedroso '14

Ms. Elena Amato teaches Buddhism, one of the three religion courses offered at Palmer Trinity. Her teaching methods include lecturing, discussion of material, harknesses...and meditation. 

She believes it is important to teach meditation in her Buddhism class because “it is the primary teaching of Buddhism and everyone can benefit from it.” 

“It’s relaxing and it teaches you how to calm down,” Susie Benitez ’14 says.

Sabrina Rodriguez ‘14 also benefits from it. “It teaches you how to concentrate” she says.

While the students usually regard the practice in a positive manner, other students do not. 

“It’s sometimes uncomfortable, but it’s easier when you lie down,” Amira Desir ’14 says. 

Galicia Rothe ’14 agrees. “When first starting meditation, your back hurts.” 

“It differs every day; it depends on how you feel,” Narissa Adside ’14 says. “If you’re in the mood.” 

Like Ms. Amato, the students say that practicing meditation is more interesting than just learning about it. They agree that it is a “good alternative.” 

Ms. Amato’s students will end the semester having meditated hundreds of times. She and the students hope that practicing meditation will make perfect.