What we’re about
Please join us in the spirit of group meditation practice. We are meditation practitioners from many backgrounds and with varying practice experience. Everyone is welcome!
We practice a basic silent (non-guided) meditation for 30 minutes, a walking meditation (deliberate walking, feeling connection to our bodies and the earth) for 10 minutes, and a Dharma book reading and discussion for 20 to 30 minutes. Recent books read by the group have included works by Thich Nhat Hanh, Tulku Thondup, Pema Chödrön, Joseph Goldstein and Charlotte Joko Beck.
Whether you are new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner this session offers each of us the ability to practice meditation with others and share our experiences.
If you are new to meditation, send us a message for some helpful guidance.
*** Please note we are meeting via Zoom from 7/15 through 8/19. Send us an email for the link with a brief description of your meditation practice experience. ***
We regularly meet at:
Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert in Rancho Mirage
72-425 Via Vail,
Rancho Mirage, CA
on the corner of Key Largo, 1 block south of Dinah Shore Dr.
Participation is free – donations are appreciated. All donations go to the UUCOD.
For further information, please email Gustavo at gustavowong91@gmail.com
You are also welcome at any of the ongoing meditations offered by Insight Community of the Desert: www.desertinsight.org
I am aware that every step, every breath, every smile, every look made in mindfulness is an act of true love. —Thich Nhat Hanh
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We provide space and support for mindfulness meditation, practice and discussion. We are informed by Buddhist teachings but we have no teacher and no particular lineage. We practice silent meditation for 30 minutes, walking meditation for 3-5 minutes, do a short reading, and have time for sharing and discussion. All practices are optional. We practice respect, confidentiality and no cross-talk. Feedback may be provided if requested.
Date and time: Mondays from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM.
Location: via Zoom from 7/15 through 8/19. Please request Zoom link via email listed below.
Questions? - send to Pina at pinakamolnick@gmail.com, or Gustavo at gustavowong91@gmail.com. - Desert Meditation GroupLink visible for attendees
We provide space and support for mindfulness meditation, practice and discussion. We are informed by Buddhist teachings but we have no teacher and no particular lineage. We practice silent meditation for 30 minutes, walking meditation for 3-5 minutes, do a short reading, and have time for sharing and discussion. All practices are optional. We practice respect, confidentiality and no cross-talk. Feedback may be provided if requested.
Date and time: Mondays from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM.
Location: via Zoom from 7/15 through 8/19. Please request Zoom link via email listed below.
Questions? - send to Pina at pinakamolnick@gmail.com, or Gustavo at gustavowong91@gmail.com. - Desert Meditation GroupLink visible for attendees
We provide space and support for mindfulness meditation, practice and discussion. We are informed by Buddhist teachings but we have no teacher and no particular lineage. We practice silent meditation for 30 minutes, walking meditation for 3-5 minutes, do a short reading, and have time for sharing and discussion. All practices are optional. We practice respect, confidentiality and no cross-talk. Feedback may be provided if requested.
Date and time: Mondays from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM.
Location: via Zoom from 7/15 through 8/19. Please request Zoom link via email listed below.
Questions? - send to Pina at pinakamolnick@gmail.com, or Gustavo at gustavowong91@gmail.com. - Desert Meditation GroupLink visible for attendees
We provide space and support for mindfulness meditation, practice and discussion. We are informed by Buddhist teachings but we have no teacher and no particular lineage. We practice silent meditation for 30 minutes, walking meditation for 3-5 minutes, do a short reading, and have time for sharing and discussion. All practices are optional. We practice respect, confidentiality and no cross-talk. Feedback may be provided if requested.
Date and time: Mondays from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM.
Location: via Zoom from 7/15 through 8/19. Please request Zoom link via email listed below.
Questions? - send to Pina at pinakamolnick@gmail.com, or Gustavo at gustavowong91@gmail.com.