What we’re about
A group for people who practice meditation in the Palm Beach County area. The goal is to sit together and enjoy peace and quiet. Everyone is welcome.
Required by Meetup:
- What we're about: Creating an open and welcoming space to practice seated meditation (or any other silent contemplative practice) in a group setting.
- Who should join: Anyone who is interested in meditation or spiritual practice (from any tradition) and wishes to practice in silence with other people in the Palm Beach County area. No experience necessary to join but please note, this is not a guided meditation group, so no formal instruction will be given at our meetups.
- Dues / Fees (None): This group is and will always be free to join and attend. Donations to the venues where we practice are welcome but not mandatory.
- Affiliations: This group is unaffiliated with any company or organization. It was started by a group of people who used to meditate at the now-closed Palm Beach Shambhala Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. At present, we are meeting at the Palm Beach Quakers Meeting House because they were kind enough to allow us to use their space.
- What to Expect: The meeting house has a comfortable open room upstairs with lots of chairs. Let us know if you need wheelchair assistance (there is a lift). Bring your own cushion or kneeling bench if you prefer not to sit in a chair. Just come upstairs and find a place to sit. When it's time to start, we ring a bell and sit for 20 minutes. After twenty minutes, we take a short stretch break. Then we continue for another 20 minutes. No socializing is necessary, but feel free to stay and chat afterward.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions. We hope to sit with you!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Thursday Night Group Meditation in Lake Worth, FloridaPalm Beach Friends Meetinghouse, Lake Worth, FL
Join us for two 20-minute sessions of silent meditation with a brief stretch break. You can leave right after, or hang around for a few minutes and chat with the group. We'll just introduce ourselves and anyone who wants to share anything is welcome.
There are plenty of chairs but feel free to bring your cushion or kneeling bench from home.
We meet at the Palm Beach Quaker Meeting House in Lake Worth (823 N A St, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460). It is a cozy, quiet place to practice. Just park in the back, come upstairs, have a seat. We will ring a chime to begin.
Any form of silent practice is welcome (some members have said they just pay attention to the present moment, others focus on their breath, pray for loved ones, or cultivate compassionate feelings for difficult people – whatever works for you is perfect).
Our meetings are also promoted on Facebook and Instagram.
Please share this event with anyone you think might be interested. Our attendance has been wonderful, but we have plenty of space for new members.
These meetings are free and there is no instructor. Come sit with us.
(Thank you to the Palm Beach Quakers for allowing us to meet in their meeting house.)
