Engaged Buddhism

Free public meditation

**Please join us for our next workshop to \*\*Activate Your Body’s Natural Healing Abilities & Elevate Your Well-Being\*\*** **Join us for a transformational self-healing experience that blends four powerful modalities to relieve stress, release emotional blockages, and elevate your energy. This event is designed to help you reconnect with your body's innate wisdom, recharge your cells, and expand your consciousness.** **When: Sunday, February 22nd from 3:00pm - 5:00pm** **Location:** **Flow Wellness ATX** 12401 Hymeadow Dr #1B Austin, TX 78750 **Cost: $65/per person** Registration link: [https://l.bttr.to/8O8Zv](https://l.bttr.to/8O8Zv) ✨ What to Expect: \*\* **Guided Somatic Breathwork** – Tap into the power of your breath to release stuck energy, reduce stress, and activate deep self-healing. Breathwork is a powerful tool for emotional release, clarity, and self-discovery. \*\* **Reiki Energy Healing** – Experience the gentle yet powerful energy of Reiki to clear blockages, balance your energy centers, and restore harmony within. Reiki helps realign your energy and promote deep relaxation. \*\* **Sound Healing Journey** – Allow the vibrations of crystal singing bowls to calm your nervous system, release tension, and elevate your consciousness through frequency. \*\* **Spinal Flow** – A mini session of this powerful hands-on healing technique helps restore energy flow, ease physical discomfort, and reconnect you to the body's innate ability to heal and thrive. \*\* Why Attend? This experience is perfect for those seeking: ✅ Deep relaxation & stress relief ✅ Release from emotional & energetic blockages ✅ Mental clarity & resilience ✅ Physical rejuvenation & increased vitality ✅ A deeper connection with Self & the body's innate healing ability \*\* Limited spots available! Reserve your space and embark on a journey of self-discovery, renewal, and deep healing. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at 512-843-2168. We can't wait to hold space for your transformation! ✨ Your Hosts: Holly Bentley, [https://breathe-flow-heal.com/](https://breathe-flow-heal.com/) Belinda Morris, [https://soundhealingofaustin.com/](https://soundhealingofaustin.com/)

**Note: Due to demand of this event, priority spots will be given to regulars. Consistent no shows may be removed from the RSVP list. Please be mindful of the space you're taking ❤️** This is a complete day devoted to building a stable, grounded meditation practice. **You can come for half, or the full day.** Many people experience moments of clarity or stillness but struggle to stabilize them. This retreat is designed to address that gap by focusing on the foundations of meditation: attention, posture, nervous system regulation, and continuity of practice. This retreat is strongly recommended before attending our non-dual or awakening-oriented sessions. **RETREAT STRUCTURE** The day is divided into two sessions. You may attend one session or both. **Session 1**: Morning Practice (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) * Opening orientation and foundational instruction * Silent seated meditation (20-minute sits) * Walking meditation * Gentle stretching / mindful movement * Time for meditation questions **Session 2:** Afternoon Practice (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM) * Re-orientation and refresher instruction * Continued silent meditation cycles * Walking meditation * Stretching and integration * Open Q&A focused on stabilizing practice **MEDITATION FORMAT** * 20-minute seated meditation periods * Alternating with walking meditation and gentle movement * Silence maintained during practice periods * Clear instruction at the beginning of each session * Dedicated time for questions and clarification This is a structured, supportive container — not a drop-in meditation. **WHO THIS IS FOR** * New meditators who want a solid foundation * Experienced practitioners who want to stabilize their practice * Anyone planning to attend non-dual or awakening-focused sessions * Those comfortable with silence and structure **WHO THIS IS NOT FOR** * People looking for a casual or social meditation * Those seeking peak experiences or altered states * Anyone currently feeling ungrounded or emotionally unstable **RECOMMENDED CONTRIBUTION** Recommended contribution: $50 (half day) – $100 (full day) This retreat is offered on a contribution basis to keep it accessible while honoring the time, structure, and depth of the practice. Please choose an amount within the range that feels aligned. You can make a tax deductible contribution at: venmo.com/meditationcommunty or MeditationCommunity.org **WHAT TO BRING** Comfortable clothing Water bottle Light lunch or snacks (if staying all day) Meditation cushion, bench, or pillow **(necessary)** **AGREEMENTS** Silence during meditation periods Respect for the container and other participants No teaching or advising other attendees This retreat is about learning how to sit, stay, and stabilize — so clarity has somewhere to land. **About us:** You can learn more about our nonprofit at MeditationCommunity.org **Don't want to wait a month to get the basics?** We meet freely and daily at Skool.com/meditate **Past intro guided meditation:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbEbwX3IMhs

Buddha taught that much of our stress and dissatisfaction comes from craving—the restless urge for things to be different—and clinging, our habit of holding tightly to people, experiences, and outcomes. When life inevitably changes, this grasping leads to frustration, anxiety, and pain. In this series, Noreen Flack will share Buddhist teachings on craving and attachment, and learn practical methods for letting go without becoming passive or indifferent. Each class offers a teaching, contemplation and guided meditation to help us discover how to cultivate inner freedom, emotional balance, and a more spacious relationship with our life as it is. $12 regular, $6 students/seniors, free for members Everyone welcome!

**Please join us for our next workshop to \*\*Activate Your Body’s Natural Healing Abilities & Elevate Your Well-Being\*\*** **Join us for a transformational self-healing experience that blends four powerful modalities to relieve stress, release emotional blockages, and elevate your energy. This event is designed to help you reconnect with your body's innate wisdom, recharge your cells, and expand your consciousness.** **When: Sunday, February 22nd from 3:00pm - 5:00pm** **Location:** **Flow Wellness ATX** 12401 Hymeadow Dr #1B Austin, TX 78750 **Cost: $65/per person** Registration link: [https://l.bttr.to/8O8Zv](https://l.bttr.to/8O8Zv) ✨ What to Expect: \*\* **Guided Somatic Breathwork** – Tap into the power of your breath to release stuck energy, reduce stress, and activate deep self-healing. Breathwork is a powerful tool for emotional release, clarity, and self-discovery. \*\* **Reiki Energy Healing** – Experience the gentle yet powerful energy of Reiki to clear blockages, balance your energy centers, and restore harmony within. Reiki helps realign your energy and promote deep relaxation. \*\* **Sound Healing Journey** – Allow the vibrations of crystal singing bowls to calm your nervous system, release tension, and elevate your consciousness through frequency. \*\* **Spinal Flow** – A mini session of this powerful hands-on healing technique helps restore energy flow, ease physical discomfort, and reconnect you to the body's innate ability to heal and thrive. \*\* Why Attend? This experience is perfect for those seeking: ✅ Deep relaxation & stress relief ✅ Release from emotional & energetic blockages ✅ Mental clarity & resilience ✅ Physical rejuvenation & increased vitality ✅ A deeper connection with Self & the body's innate healing ability \*\* Limited spots available! Reserve your space and embark on a journey of self-discovery, renewal, and deep healing. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at 512-843-2168. We can't wait to hold space for your transformation! ✨ Your Hosts: Holly Bentley, [https://breathe-flow-heal.com/](https://breathe-flow-heal.com/) Belinda Morris, [https://soundhealingofaustin.com/](https://soundhealingofaustin.com/)

***Zone One* by Colson Whitehead** (2011) Mark Spitz, a civilian sweeper assigned to reclaim Manhattan after a catastrophic pandemic, spends his days moving block by block through the remaining infected zones, clearing out the last remnants of the outbreak so society can attempt to begin again. As he navigates abandoned streets, stalled skyscrapers, and the echoes of his former life, the work becomes both routine and reckoning. Over the course of several days, memories surface and the fragile boundary between what was lost and what remains begins to blur, revealing how difficult it is to rebuild a world that refuses to stay buried. **Colson Whitehead** is an acclaimed American author known for blending literary craft with sharp social insight across genres. His work often reimagines history and speculative scenarios to explore race, memory, power, and American identity, earning him multiple major awards, including two Pulitzer Prizes. He’s widely admired for taking familiar forms and quietly bending them into something stranger, smarter, and more unsettling. **Themes to Keep in Mind While Reading (Non-Spoiler)** 1. **Memory as Survival** How do memories shape the way characters experience the present, and when do they help survival versus quietly undermine it? 2. **Routine After Catastrophe** What does the return of routines and procedures suggest about how people adapt to life after the world has fundamentally changed? 3. **Rebuilding vs. Repeating** Does the effort to rebuild point toward meaningful change, or does it risk recreating the same structures and assumptions that existed before? **Before the event …** * **Read the book. 🤩** * **Keep your RSVP up-to-date.** If you can't make it out, update your RSVP at least 24 hours beforehand. Attendance will be taken and "No Show"s marked. **At the event …** * **We’re a friendly welcoming bunch and we love new folks!** 😍 * **Please purchase something (even if just a soda) while you’re at the restaurant.** They’re running a business but being super awesome by giving us a space to meet for free. Also, please tip our servers. We’re a big bunch to wrangle. ***2026 Austin Horror Book Club Selections*** *[Click here to see this year's books!](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iGygwFn0yfyAgDl8-HpNjNcdhhNJn6H0AnmpFBVwywo/edit?usp=sharing)*

**IMPORTANT: THIS IS NOT A FREE EVENT!** **Each ticket is $15.00, secure your spot only [Here on the SweatPals app](https://sweatpals.com/host/projectserve).** **Note that this event detail may not be accurate/most up to date. All announcements&changes will be made in [Project Serve’s groupcha](https://sweatpals.com/host/projectserve)t on [SweatPals](https://sweatpals.com/download)** **[Click to RSVP](https://sweatpals.com/host/projectserve)** Event Description: 📢 Project Serve Sunday Social 🏐 Join us for an epic Sunday sand volleyball open play at Project Serve! Whether you're looking for some friendly competition or just want to vibe with the volleyball community, this is the place to be. 🔥 📅 Date: Every Sunday ⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 📍 Location: Project Serve 🎟️ Entry: $10 Why You Should Be There: ✅ Competitive & casual games for all skill levels ✅ Meet & play with the local volleyball community ✅ Good vibes, great people, and a fun Sunday tradition! #SundaySandShowdown #VolleyballCommunity #ProjectServe #BeachVolleyball #OpenPlay Discover [more fun fitness & wellness events in Austin like this](https://sweatpals.com/events) on the [SweatPals app](https://sweatpals.com/download)

Please RSVP to get you First lesson for FREE. Please remember: Text or call with a message about your attending is Required before you come to any of these classes to make sure the class has not been canceled for that day. Please text or call and leave a message before attending at: 512-296-5678 ******************************************************************************** http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/2/b/a/event_184297562.jpeg http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/a/c/6/event_184299622.jpeg http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/5/c/6/event_184298342.jpeg We always have over 20 regular attendees at our classes plus new comers like you so they are not listed on RSVP list here. You can also RSVP for this meetup Salsa class on Facebook by click on the link below: Please RSVP here on this meetup so you can get the following 3 bonuses: First Bonus to our First time visitor: First Lesson is FREE for all First time students as our First bonus to you for Joining our Dance meetup Group. Second Bonus to our first time Students: At your First visit, If you sign up for any of our group dance classes packages, you'll get the most affordable discounted packages as the following: 1 Month group classes %25 Off 3 Months group classes package %43 Off 6 Months group classes package %60 Off 12 Months group classes packages %70 Off Third Bonus At your First visit, If you sign up for any of our group dance classes packages, you would get a privilege to freeze your package for a week or more when you go out of town or when every you can not make your classes for a week or longer than a week. ********************************************** Any of your guest sign up to our classes, you would get $10 credit towards your future classes with us. Avila Soccer Dance Hall 8863 Anderson Mill Road, Suite # 107 · Austin, TX 78729 You will always meet up new people at our on going regular classes attendees who are keep coming for months or years so partner is not necessary at our classes. Our dance classes are Fun, Friendly , and easy to learn all moves at any level whether you are very beginner or experienced dancer. You can ask any time for a few private lessons if you like to learn your favorite dance at a much easier pace to you most favorite level of skills in a very short time. *********************************************** For more info for: Private lessons in Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Cha-Cha, Merengue, Rumba, Argentine Tango, Swing , Country western Two step One Step. Country Waltz, Jitterbug (country swing), Ballroom, or for booking for Wedding Dance Lessons to prepare Bride and Groom for their first dance or Dance lessons for Quinceanera or Sweet 16 to prepare them for their celebration Day and a group dance lesson for the wedding guests or at a weekly office or corporate lunch time group classes or a for a corporate employee appreciation party dance Lesson, or at Holidays , Birthday, graduation party or for any party event dance Lesson please contact : Dance U2 dance company Tony Mogadam Text / call : 512-296-5678 www.DanceU2.com

Please RSVP to get you First lesson for FREE. Please remember: Text or call with a message about your attending is Required before you come to any of these classes to make sure the class has not been canceled for that day. Please text or call and leave a message before attending at: 512-296-5678 ******************************************************************************** We always have over 20 regular attendees at our classes plus new comers like you so they are not listed on RSVP list here. You can also RSVP for this meetup Salsa class on Facebook by click on the link below: Please RSVP here on this meetup so you can get the following 3 bonuses: First Bonus to our First time visitor: First Lesson is FREE for all First time students as our First bonus to you for Joining our Dance meetup Group. Second Bonus to our first time Students: At your First visit, If you sign up for any of our group dance classes packages, you'll get the most affordable discounted packages as the following: 1 Month group classes %25 Off 3 Months group classes package %43 Off 6 Months group classes package %60 Off 12 Months group classes packages %70 Off Third Bonus At your First visit, If you sign up for any of our group dance classes packages, you would get a privilege to freeze your package for a week or more when you go out of town or when every you can not make your classes for a week or longer than a week. ********************************************** Any of your guest sign up to our classes, you would get $10 credit towards your future classes with us. Avila Soccer Dance Hall 8863 Anderson Mill Road, Suite # 107 · Austin, TX 78729 You will always meet up new people at our on going regular classes attendees who are keep coming for months or years so partner is not necessary at our classes. Our dance classes are Fun, Friendly , and easy to learn all moves at any level whether you are very beginner or experienced dancer. You can ask any time for a few private lessons if you like to learn your favorite dance at a much easier pace to you most favorite level of skills in a very short time. *********************************************** For more info for: Private lessons in Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Cha-Cha, Merengue, Rumba, Argentine Tango, Swing , Country western Two step One Step. Country Waltz, Jitterbug (country swing), Ballroom, or for booking for Wedding Dance Lessons to prepare Bride and Groom for their first dance or Dance lessons for Quinceanera or Sweet 16 to prepare them for their celebration Day and a group dance lesson for the wedding guests or at a weekly office or corporate lunch time group classes or a for a corporate employee appreciation party dance Lesson, or at Holidays , Birthday, graduation party or for any party event dance Lesson please contact : Dance U2 dance company Tony Mogadam Text / call : 512-296-5678 www.DanceU2.com

SOLD OUTOpen play event at Apex. Cost is $15 plus tax to signup here is the link to signup with Apex Directly. You’ll need to download their pod play app for entry into the venue

Please RSVP to get you First lesson for FREE. Please remember: Text or call with a message about your attending is Required before you come to any of these classes to make sure the class has not been canceled for that day. Please text or call and leave a message before attending at: 512-296-5678 ******************************************* Where: At Avila Soccer Dance Hall 8863 Anderson mill rd, suite 107, Austin TX 78729 Your RSVP encourages the others to Join you at these classes Meetups: Please RSVP so you can get the following 3 bonuses: First Bonus to our First time visitor: First Lesson is FREE for all First time students as our First bonus to you for Joining our Dance meetup Group. Second Bonus to our first time Students: At your First visit, If you sign up for any of our group dance classes packages, you'll get the most affordable discounted packages as the following: 1 Month group classes %25 Off 3 Months group classes package %43 Off 6 Months group classes package %60 Off 12 Months group classes packages %70 Off Third Bonus At your First visit, If you sign up for any of our group dance classes packages, you would get a privilege to freeze your package for a week or more when you go out of town or when every you can not make your classes for a week or longer than a week. ********************************************** SALSA CLASSES: http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/e/b/a/event_209231962.jpeg Salsa Level one : 3 pm Beginners Salsa class & fundamental salsa Techniques in leads and following and turns. Level Two: 3 pm Intermediate Salsa partner's patterns and Techniques WHERE: Avila Soccer Dance Hall 8863 Anderson mill rd, suite 107, Austin TX 78720 WEEKLY ALL DANCE CLASSES SCHEDULE: SUNDAYS: Salsa Beginners & Intermediate: 3 pm http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/6/6/6/event_258018022.jpeg SUNDAYS: Country Two Step Beginners & Inter 4:00 pm SUNDAYS: Swing Beginners & Intermediate 4:45 pm SUNDAYS: Argentine Tango Beginner & Intermediate 5:15 - 6 pm MONDAYS: Salsa Lessons http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/0/e/event_166022062.jpeg Intermediate/Adv. 8:30 pm WEDNESDAYS: Salsa, Merengue,Cha-Cha, Bachata, Kizomba Classes Beginners Level one & Intermediate Level Two 8:30 PM Bachata 8:30 pm Kizomba **************************************************** - if your guests sign up to our classes, you would get a $10 credit for each guest who registered to our classes. Sincerely, Tony Mogadam DANCE U2 Dance Studio Tony Mogadam ( 512) 326-2382 Mobil: (512) 296-5678 Website: http://www.danceu2.com

Meeting Room 2b, Main Library Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. We desire to cultivate a space where all questions are welcome and each person is treated with compassion and respect.

Join Neurospicy Columbus at the Stauff's for coffee and then a stroll through the Book Loft nearby! This will be a friendly chat for like minded individuals with Autism and/or ADHD (or somewhere on the Neurodiverse Spectra).

[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations. If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!). **HOW IT WORKS** **Step 1: Bring a topic** Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event. **Step 2: Circle up & share** We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds. **Step 3: Walk, talk & float** We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!" **Step 4: Feel more alive** Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times. *For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)* **HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC** A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about. Recent topics include: * "What are you passionate about right now?" * "What makes a good friend?" * "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?" * "How do you want to be remembered?" * "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?" Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter. **WHAT TO EXPECT** This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.* But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here. **FAQ** * Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk! * We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space. * We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space. * Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know. * Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic! **LOGISTICS** * If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event. * This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs. * Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details. * If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋 **IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...** [The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up. * This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

Join us for The Fisherman by John Langan. In upstate New York, in the woods around Woodstock, Dutchman's Creek flows out of the Ashokan Reservoir. Steep-banked, fast-moving, it offers the promise of fine fishing, and of something more, a possibility too fantastic to be true. When Abe and Dan, two widowers who have found solace in each other's company and a shared passion for fishing, hear rumors of the Creek, and what might be found there, the remedy to both their losses, they dismiss it as just another fish story. Soon, though, the men find themselves drawn into a tale as deep and old as the Reservoir. It's a tale of dark pacts, of long-buried secrets, and of a mysterious figure known as Der Fisher: the Fisherman. It will bring Abe and Dan face to face with all that they have lost, and with the price they must pay to regain it.

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas