About us
One Mindful Breath is a secular dharma practice community in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand. We run weekend retreats and weekly evening meditation sessions every Wednesday.
One Mindful Breath explores the role of meditation and mindfulness in embracing the difficulties of our modern lives, letting go of unhelpful reactivity, experiencing the calm and clarity of spaciousness, and cultivating creative engagement as a way of being in the world. Our practice is secular in orientation and framed by Buddhist ethical and philosophical values.
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Whether you’ve never meditated or you tried but found it too hard, you’re welcome to come along!
‘Beginners’ Mind’ on the first Wednesday of the month offers a chance to experience a short meditation practice if you're new to meditation.
Come along if you:
• would like an introduction to a simple form of secular meditation practice.
• want to meet other meditators and practice with others.
• have never meditated, or tried it and found it too hard, or you already meditate and want a different experience.
• are interested in meditation, mindfulness, self-improvement or dharma practice
Weekend Retreats
Put aside a half day or a day for secular mindfulness practice every three or so months at the Home of Compassion in Island Bay. These days typically include a mix of short sitting and walking meditation sessions and brief talks, with time for discussion.
Wednesday Meetup
We come together on a Wednesday evening to meditate, followed by thoughtful discussion and a cup of tea, at the Friends’ Centre on Moncrieff St, Mt Victoria. Doors open at 7.15pm, the meditation starts around 7.30pm, and the evening ends around 8.45pm. For Wednesday evening sessions you can just turn up.
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Group meditation: meditating with a 'Beginner's Mind' 🧘♂️
Wellington Friends Centre, Moncrieff Street, Mt Victoria, Wellington, NZAre you interested in meditation, but not quite sure where to begin? Let the journey of self-discovery start with a "beginner's mind." Join us for a meditation session designed for those who are curious about meditation, eager to overcome the challenges of sustaining a practice, and ready to embark on a path of mindfulness.
A particular focus of our session will be on developing equanimity - a balance that permeates into our everyday lives.
🕒 Time: Doors open at 7:15, please aim to arrive before 7.30pm, as we start promptly at 7:30.
📍 Location: We meet in the Wellington Friends Centre at the end of Moncrieff Street, up the steps and in the room to the right.
🧘♀️ Guided Meditation Journey: Ease into the world of meditation with a guided practice that embraces the essence of a "beginner's mind." Whether you're new to meditation or seeking fresh perspectives, this session will be your perfect starting point.
🗣️ Share and Connect: Engage in open discussions with fellow participants about your meditation experiences, questions, and curiosities. This is a space for learning, growth, and finding solidarity with others on a similar journey.
🌼 Embrace the Journey: The concept of the "beginner's mind" encourages us to approach life with openness, much like we do when we're new to something. Let go of preconceptions and step into the realm of meditation with a sense of wonder and exploration.
🔮 This session is perfect for anyone seeking to dip their toes into meditation, cultivate mindfulness, and learn more about the transformative power of a "beginner's mind." All backgrounds and levels of experience are welcome.
💻 Unable to join us in person? The session will also be streamed on Zoom, meeting room number 919-527-2569.
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Turn Your Climate Concern into Confident Action for a Better World
Lyon Room, Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington, NZFeeling powerless or frustrated about the climate crisis and other global challenges?
Want to feel better, connect with like-minded people, and find easy ways to make a positive difference through small actions in your daily life?
Then join this one-day interactive workshop based on the international programme Work That Reconnects, as described in the bestselling book Active Hope by Joanna Macy and Dr Chris Johnstone.
The registration fee is only $50 for waged, $30 for unwaged, with scholarships available. Snacks and hot drinks provided. The group is limited to 18 people. Suitable for any adult willing to explore the following topics through brief whole-group presentations, and discussions in small groups of two to four people.
Topics
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Finding Gratitude: We begin with identifying new sources of joy and strength in our lives, so we can build resilience against a widespread culture of individualism and competition.
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Transforming Despair: After morning tea we learn a psychological method for transforming powerlessness and frustration about the state of the world into confidence and hope.
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Understanding Our World: After lunch we discuss a broadened perspective on the planet's living systems to help us better understand the problems we face and find new ways forward.
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Going Forth With Hope: In the final session we identify our unique strengths and collaborative opportunities for helping ourselves and the world. From this we make personal plans for small uplifting actions that we want to take towards a better future.
You can visit www.activehope.info for details of a similar workshop, including free book chapters and an online course.
Testimonials
On the end-of-course feedback form, participants write comments such as:"This uplifting workshop has helped shift how I think and feel about things that were really getting me down. I'm leaving with renewed hope and practical actions."
"I've moved from fear and confusion into real clarity about what I want to give priority to in my busy life."
"The interesting activities enabled us to have wonderful sharing conversations. Such a relief to hear from others having similar challenges to me. I feel lighter than I have in a long time."
"Very well designed workshop, with a great group. Beautiful food and the peaceful garden venue were a real bonus."
Facilitators
The workshop facilitators are experienced education and mental health professionals who donate their time for this workshop because they believe it should be affordable for all.
Bryan Royds is a leadership trainer and coach with longstanding commitment to ecological and social justice. He is an adult educator and registered counsellor by profession and has been teaching empowerment skills to individuals and groups for many years.
Jeltsje (pronounced Yelt-sha) is a therapist and leader of a team of therapists assisting people with intense trauma responses. Recognizing the deep connection between the health of our planet and equity in our communities, she is passionate about understanding and mitigating the underlying causes of mental distress.
Ellen Miller is a GP with extensive experience in supporting psychological well-being and eco-initiatives. She cares deeply about environmental justice and has seen first-hand how concern about climate change can be channeled to strengthen people and their communities.
To register please go to https://events.humanitix.com/twtr
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