What we’re about
Learn to meditate or join an easygoing and kind group for regular meditation. Come and go as you wish, no commitment or cost – and we are a registered charitable organization.
After meditation, you can stay (or not) for talks/readings/discussions, on a wide range of subjects related to awareness, mindfulness, meditation and Buddhism –we tend to focus on the practical application of wisdom teachings to our actual lives. Total session time is 1hr 15 min.
It's all free, though there is a donation option on our website if you are able to help support us. We also offer programs on topics such as mindful parenting, 'awake at work', basics of Buddhism, and more -- see our website for current offerings.
Our regular meditation and instruction are mostly online on ZOOM now, with the exception of Owen Sound, which meets in person on Thursday evenings at 7pm
You can also check the scheduled events here and on our website www.communitymeditation.net for additional course offerings and talks.
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About us:
Community Meditation is a non-profit community online that started in the Toronto area but now has participants from all over North America and occasionally beyond. We offer free meditation instruction and group meditation sittings ONLINE six times a week plus in person in Owen Sound and Mississauga.
Our mission: We bring meditation and mindfulness into people’s lives through courses, meditation sittings and group discussions. By sharing the benefits of mindfulness and awareness, we aim to support the evolution of a wise, caring, and healthy world.
Our network has existed for over 15 years and was previously affiliated with the Shambhala organization. Our teachers and facilitators include long-time teachers formally trained and authorized within other traditions. Our roots are Buddhist, but we draw on many wisdom traditions as well as contemporary psychology and neuroscience. Community Meditation is completely volunteer-based and guided by a council of experienced teachers.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Regular Sunday meditation -- ONLINELink visible for attendees
Come for all or part of our online session: 20 minute meditation sitting starts at 10:30am (zoom opens at 10:15), then you are welcome to stay on and join us for an informal talk/discussion afterwards.
Join us for Sunday's session. After meditation, we are reading and discussing passages from a couple of books that we alternate. The topics are related to becoming more present in our lives, rather than being up in our heads all the time.
[https://zoom.us/s/2521441219?pwd=SmNjVmVUMkVvT2ZQaUFadCtpVWxoUT09#success](https://zoom.us/s/2521441219?pwd=SmNjVmVUMkVvT2ZQaUFadCtpVWxoUT09#success)
***If you have trouble getting in or it asks for a password, please go to www.communitymeditation.net, scroll down, and click on any one of the "Click here to join" options.
RSVP numbers are not accurate - we have a number of regulars that attend every week that are not from MeetUp. Feel free to RSVP or message if you are new to the group, so we can look ahead to welcoming you.
- Regular Sunday meditation -- ONLINELink visible for attendees
Come for all or part of our online session: 20 minute meditation sitting starts at 10:30am (zoom opens at 10:15), then you are welcome to stay on and join us for an informal talk/discussion afterwards.
Join us for Sunday's session. After meditation, we are reading and discussing passages from a couple of books that we alternate. The topics are related to becoming more present in our lives, rather than being up in our heads all the time.
[https://zoom.us/s/2521441219?pwd=SmNjVmVUMkVvT2ZQaUFadCtpVWxoUT09#success](https://zoom.us/s/2521441219?pwd=SmNjVmVUMkVvT2ZQaUFadCtpVWxoUT09#success)
***If you have trouble getting in or it asks for a password, please go to www.communitymeditation.net, scroll down, and click on any one of the "Click here to join" options.
RSVP numbers are not accurate - we have a number of regulars that attend every week that are not from MeetUp. Feel free to RSVP or message if you are new to the group, so we can look ahead to welcoming you.
- Regular Sunday meditation -- ONLINELink visible for attendees
Come for all or part of our online session: 20 minute meditation sitting starts at 10:30am (zoom opens at 10:15), then you are welcome to stay on and join us for an informal talk/discussion afterwards.
Join us for Sunday's session. After meditation, we are reading and discussing passages from a couple of books that we alternate. The topics are related to becoming more present in our lives, rather than being up in our heads all the time.
[https://zoom.us/s/2521441219?pwd=SmNjVmVUMkVvT2ZQaUFadCtpVWxoUT09#success](https://zoom.us/s/2521441219?pwd=SmNjVmVUMkVvT2ZQaUFadCtpVWxoUT09#success)
***If you have trouble getting in or it asks for a password, please go to www.communitymeditation.net, scroll down, and click on any one of the "Click here to join" options.
RSVP numbers are not accurate - we have a number of regulars that attend every week that are not from MeetUp. Feel free to RSVP or message if you are new to the group, so we can look ahead to welcoming you.
- Regular Sunday meditation -- ONLINELink visible for attendees
Come for all or part of our online session: 20 minute meditation sitting starts at 10:30am (zoom opens at 10:15), then you are welcome to stay on and join us for an informal talk/discussion afterwards.
Join us for Sunday's session. After meditation, we are reading and discussing passages from a couple of books that we alternate. The topics are related to becoming more present in our lives, rather than being up in our heads all the time.
[https://zoom.us/s/2521441219?pwd=SmNjVmVUMkVvT2ZQaUFadCtpVWxoUT09#success](https://zoom.us/s/2521441219?pwd=SmNjVmVUMkVvT2ZQaUFadCtpVWxoUT09#success)
***If you have trouble getting in or it asks for a password, please go to www.communitymeditation.net, scroll down, and click on any one of the "Click here to join" options.
RSVP numbers are not accurate - we have a number of regulars that attend every week that are not from MeetUp. Feel free to RSVP or message if you are new to the group, so we can look ahead to welcoming you.
