About us
# Heartwood Community of Mindfulness is a small home-based, intergenerational community of mindfulness practice inspired by Zen Master and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh.
We come together to practice mindfulness in order to take care of ourselves, nourish happiness, and contribute to building a healthier and more compassionate society.
Our practice is simple. We return to the breath, come home to the body, and learn to live more deeply in the present moment.
Together we may practice sitting meditation, walking meditation, mindful breathing, deep listening, compassionate communication, tea, total relaxation, and simple reflections.
Our practice is guided by the Five Mindfulness Trainings, ethical guidelines that offer concrete ways to cultivate love, compassion, non-discrimination, responsibility, and care for the Earth.
This practice is inspired by Buddhist wisdom, but it is not based on beliefs or ideology. People of all ages, spiritual paths, religious traditions, secular backgrounds, and life experiences are warmly welcome. You do not need prior meditation experience, special beliefs, or anything to prove. Come as you are.
Heartwood is still in its early steps. We are beginning as a small home-based gathering in Belton, and our hope is that this community will grow through the presence, wisdom, practice, and care of everyone who joins.
Because this is an intergenerational home-based community, children and families are welcome. Our almost five-year-old may be in the house during practice, and we welcome the real sounds and rhythms of family life as part of learning to practice together.
As the community grows, we hope to offer other ways of practicing together, such as walking meditation in nature, mindful hikes, camping, community service, shared meals, family-friendly gatherings, days of mindfulness, music, and creative practice.
Heartwood is a community of practice, not a marketplace or therapy group. We gather as spiritual friends and fellow practitioners to nourish one another through mindfulness, deep listening, compassion, and community.
Because we gather in a home, we are beginning small and with care. The exact address in Belton is shared after you RSVP for a gathering.
A note about the space: we do have cats and a dog in the home, and there are stairs leading to the meditation space. If you have allergies, sensitivities, mobility needs, or concerns around animals, please feel free to message us before attending.
Heartwood is not something we simply attend. Like a community garden, it grows through the care, presence, and practice of everyone who helps tend it.
If you are longing to practice with others, we would love to welcome you.
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