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Art Therapy | My Inner Mirror | šŖ Draw Your Inner Self
šŖ My Inner Mirror ā Inner Alchemy Workshop Through Art Therapy šØ
Immerse yourself in a unique and transformative workshop, blending artistic creation, meditation, and inner exploration. This guided introspective space will allow you to manifest your inner reality through art, shifting perceptions and strengthening your connection with your subconscious.
š Why Join?
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Visually express your inner world and uncover its hidden messages
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Deepen your connection with your subconscious through guided meditation
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Use art as a tool for transformation and self-analysis
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Learn interpretation techniques to better understand your creations
No artistic skills required ā this workshop is accessible to everyone!
š§āāļø Workshop Flow:
1. Breathing Exercises ā Mental and energetic preparation for meditation
2. Guided Meditation ā Activating the subconscious and awakening intuition
3. Mirror Drawing Creation ā Representing your inner reality through art
4. Interpretation & Examples ā Understanding the symbols and messages within your artwork
5. Sharing & Q/A ā A space for discussion and guidance
š Required Materials:
š¹ Paper: Blank sheets (A4 or A3 format, no grid lines)
š¹ Artistic tools: Pencils, brushes, markers, or any medium of your choice
ā³ Duration: 2 hours
š« Guidance:
This workshop is led by Ludovic, exploring inner alchemy through yoga and art therapy.
šŖ Let your true essence emerge, observe your inner reflection, and uncover the secrets your subconscious wishes to reveal.
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Reserve your spot now and embark on this transformative journey!
**⨠Join Our Wellness Community**
More on [https://www.yogasource.org](https://www.yogasource.org)
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID19 Group meditation + free meditation instruction
We are a warm, welcoming community of meditators that offer meditation instruction and opportunities to practice meditation twice every week, every Sunday morning and Wednesday evening. No need to register, just show up!
FREE MEDITATION INSTRUCTION
Perhaps youāve heard about Mindfulness, or read about current research showing the many benefits that it brings. Maybe you've decided you want to learn to meditate, or youāve tried it on your own but have difficulties or questions.
We offer free meditation instruction in an environment with other new people. Our trained meditation guides will provide you with all the information and structure you need to begin your meditation practice. Wear comfortable clothing. Meditation cushions or chairs are provided.
No experience necessary, no need to register ahead of time.
GROUP MEDITATION SITTING - open to the public
Every Sunday at 10:00am - 11:00am we have silent shamatha/vipassana (mindful/awareness) group meditation + an informal teacher-led discussion of meditation related topics after group meditation
Every Wednesday at 7:00pm - 8:00pm we have silent shamtha/vipassana (mindful/awareness) group meditation.
DONATIONS (of any amount) are gratefully accepted. We are a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that relies on your donations to support all that we offer.
For more information about our meditation community and the Courses and Retreats we offer, please visit https://mississauga.shambhala.org/
Practical Philosophy Meetup - Port Credit šØš¦
**šļø WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?**
Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no āofficialā philosophy knowledge required! š
Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic.
The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community š
**š HOW DOES IT WORK?**
Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://tally.so/r/81LP4A), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going.
When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, itās important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture.
**General Meeting Agenda**
Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline:
* 19:00-19:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the official start.
* 19:15-19:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines.
* 19:25-20:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ājump-offā questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. Itās not obligatory to answer them.
* 20:45-21:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo.
* 21:00 - The official meeting is over but itās a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other.
**š§§PRICING?**
Practical Philosophy is operated entirely on voluntary donations! If we are meeting in a cafƩ, buy a beverage! Donations are 100% voluntary, but they help us to bring the gift of deep conversation to people around the world. If you'd like to support, you can [donate here](https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/donate-to-practical-philosophy)!
(Practical Philosophy is a registered Canadian charity)
**š WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY**
**š£** āI feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting whatās right and wrongā - Ekam
š£ āI got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.ā - Daniel
**š¤ FAQ**
* **Do I need to study or read anything to attend?**
No preparation is necessary. This isnāt a study of other thinkers. We want to know what you think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and weāll discuss it.
* **Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on?**
The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school.
* **Is it mostly men that attend?**
Surprisingly, no! Although often, philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we donāt meet in any dark rooms.
* **Can I come alone?**
Of course you can, we encourage it :)
* **Can I be late?**
Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation.
* **Where do you meet?**
The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://tally.so/r/81LP4A) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/).
š¤**POLICY**
To respect our members privacy, we ask that no one privately message a member without first getting explicit consent. (This looks like speaking in person and being asked to message privately.) Contacting or texting other participants without prior consent is not permitted and may result in removal from the group. Practical Philosophy reserves the right to enforce this policy at its discretion to maintain a safe and respectful environment.
**PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY CLUB - Philosophy, everywhere. āØ**
We started in Practical Philosophy back in 2021 and there are now 50+ chapters in over 25 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! šŗļø
**\*\*\***
**Join our [Mississauga Whatsapp](https://tally.so/r/81LP4A) š**
**Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) š**
**Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) š**
Free Wednesday Evening Meditations in Oakville
Join on Wednesday evenings for FREE Guided meditation & subtle yoga/chakra knowledge.
Each class will be unique. You will learn about introductory elements to the subtle energy centers known as chakras.
Adult Art Group
We are a church community that values and promotes meditation through art. This program is FREE and open to all. We gather every Wednesday at 10AM to read a short text or poem, listen to a guided meditation related to the theme, and share our own responses. Then we spend time drawing and painting together in light of these reflections. All are welcomeāno prior experience with art is necessary! We provide all the materials (you're welcome to bring your own if you prefer!).
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SCARBOROUGH - Practical Philosophy šØš¦
**šļø WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?**
Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no āofficialā philosophy knowledge required! š
Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic.
The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community š
**š HOW DOES IT WORK?**
Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://tally.so/r/ZjaPO0), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going.
When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, itās important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture.
**General Meeting Agenda**
Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline:
* 19:00-19:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the āofficial' start.
* 19:15-19:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines.
* 19:25-20:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ājump-offā questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. Itās not obligatory to answer them.
* 20:45-21:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo.
* 21:00 - The official meeting is over but itās a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other.
**š§§PRICING?**
Practical Philosophy is operated entirely on voluntary donations! If we are meeting in a cafƩ, buy a beverage! Donations are 100% voluntary, but they help us to bring the gift of deep conversation to people around the world. If you'd like to support, you can [donate here](https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/donate-to-practical-philosophy)!
(Practical Philosophy is a registered Canadian charity)
š **WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY**
š£ āI feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting whatās right and wrongā - Ekam
š£ āI got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.ā - Daniel
**š¤ FAQ**
* āWhat will we talk about? What's the topic?
āThe topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you donāt see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://tally.so/r/ZjaPO0).
* Do I need to study or read anything to attend?
No preparation is necessary. This isnāt a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and weāll discuss it, but it's not required.
* Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on?
The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school.
* Is it mostly men that attend?
Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we donāt meet in any dark rooms.
* Can I come alone?
Of course you can, we encourage it :)
* Can I be late?
Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation.
* Where do you meet?
The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://tally.so/r/ZjaPO0) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/practical-philosophy-locations/).
š¤**POLICY**
To respect our members privacy, we ask that no one privately message a member without first getting explicit consent. (This looks like speaking in person and being asked to message privately.) Contacting or texting other participants without prior consent is not permitted and may result in removal from the group. Practical Philosophy reserves the right to enforce this policy at its discretion to maintain a safe and respectful environment.
**PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY - Making Philosophy Available To All.** āØ
Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in over 25 countries and 50+ chapters, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! šŗļø
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Join our [Whatsapp group](https://tally.so/r/ZjaPO0) š
Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub) š
Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) š
Business Insights with Andy Li
It's a private session. Not a group event. Some sessions and diagnostics are done in chat text format, no live call is required needed.
Advanced sessions are done with the help of personal video call.
**Business Consulting with Andy Li**
Unlock powerful business insights with Andy Li. With 20 years of experience and multiple certifications, Andy offers professional guidance to elevate your business success and personal growth.
### Get Clarity and Solutions
**Services:**
- **Business Constellations:** Unlock your professional potential.
- **Family Constellations:** Resolve issues affecting business dynamics.
- **Psychotherapy & Hypnotherapy:** Overcome personal blocks impacting performance.
**Benefits:**
- **Enhanced Decision-Making:** Clear, actionable insights.
- **Conflict Resolution:** Address internal and external conflicts.
- **Strategic Planning:** Develop effective strategies.
- **Improved Leadership:** Boost your leadership skills.
- **Increased Productivity:** Overcome barriers to productivity.
- **Achieve Goals:** Gain guidance on money, business, and personal desires.
**Why Attend?**
- **Tailored Insights:** Customized guidance for any business or personal issue.
**Personal Sessions:**
- Available to book at your best time online or held at the Music Garden.
**Pricing:**
- Free express consultations ONLINE are available.
- Offline sessions starting from $25 CAD / 15 min.
**How to Participate:**
- **Pre-Registration Required:** Register at least one day before the event.
- **Easy Registration:** Message WhatsApp at 437-606-6502.
š [Register Now](https://wa.me/%2B14376066502)
Donāt miss out on valuable insights to enhance your business success and achieve your goals. Reserve your spot today!
**Certifications:**
- Certified Hypnotherapist
- Licensed Psychologist
- Family Constellations Instructor
- Business Constellations Expert
- Master Teacher of Runic Reiki, Tantra Reiki, Kundalini Reiki
- Magister of Egyptian Temple Magic and Greek Mysteries
- President of Academy of Temple Arts
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Meditation Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Friday Evening Meditation at University of Toronto
We are meeting at the Multifaith Centre every Friday evening from 7 pm to 9 pm in the Third Floor Quiet room, for periods of 8-fold moving exercise, sitting meditation, and walking meditation in the tradition of Chan Buddhism. The session ends with a tea-sharing and discussion.
All are welcome and this event is free of charge!
COME SIT WITH US - Meditation
**COME SIT WITH US Meditation - What to Expect**
* **LEARN What is Zen Meditation**
* **TRAIN Your Mind in the Art of Being Present**
* **DAILY Methods for Calm and Focus**
* **BECAUSE Improving Yourself is Improving the World**
Guided Meditation
Join a one-hour guided meditation session on every Thursday, from 7 pm to 8 pm, for $15ādesigned for peaceful connection and inner calm. Please bring a yoga mat, a small blanket, and a water bottle. Secure your spot by registering.
Experience a soothing, expertly guided meditation journey optimized for relaxation and renewal. Settle in with supportive props, and let gentle prompts lead you to deeper states of rest. Whether youāre new to meditation or seeking to enhance your practice, this session offers mindful techniques and a nurturing space for growthļæ½.
Registration
Spaces are limitedāreserve in advance to ensure your participation.
contact - 437-607-3673 or info@soulmspark.com to join this intentional hour of stillness and self-careļæ½.
Everyone is welcomeāletās create peace together.
OM Chanting (indoor)
Welcome !
OM Chanting is a group practice that has multiple benefits, including calming the mind, feeling relaxed, activating one's self-healing potential.
OM Chanting''s powerful vibration contributes to send Peace .
A participation of 5$ minimum is strongly encouraged to sustain the rent of the studio .
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EVENT DETAILS:
address: 283 Spadina Avenue; 3rd floor. ( SE corner of Spadina and Dundas).
We will start at 6:30 pm. Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes earlier.
We will be sitting on chairs; you can also sit on the floor if you prefer.
You are encouraged to bring a bottle of water.
Looking forward to seeing you !
For more information about Om Chanting, please visit:
[https://bhaktimarga.org/yoga-meditation/](https://bhaktimarga.org/yoga-meditation/)
Much Love,
Veda
Cell: 416-845-9375
Immersive Sound Bath & Kundalini Activation Toronto
Step into a powerful experience designed to help you slow down, release tension, and reconnect with yourself.
This **Immersive Sound Bath & Kundalini Activation** session combines breathwork, sound, and energy work to support deep relaxation, emotional release, and nervous system reset.
Held at **Evergreen Brick Works**, one of Torontoās most unique and recognized spaces, this experience takes place in a large, open environment where sound, stillness, and energy come together to create a deeply grounding and expansive group experience.
## Why This Session Is Powerful
Following the Full Moon, this is a natural time to release what has built up and create space for clarity and renewal.
This session is designed to help you:
⢠release accumulated stress and mental pressure
⢠restore emotional balance and focus
⢠reset the nervous system after busy routines
⢠create space for clarity and better decision-making
⢠feel lighter, calmer, and more grounded
## A Unique Space to Reset
Evergreen Brick Works is a historic industrial site transformed into a hub for community, sustainability, and mindful living.
With its high ceilings and open layout, the space naturally supports stillness, presence, and deeper connection.
Surrounded by nature and trails just outside, it offers a rare balance between city energy and natural calm.
Youāre also invited to **spend time in the area after the session** ā walking, sitting in nature, or allowing the experience to integrate.
## What to Expect
* Grounding and intention setting
* Guided breathwork
* Kundalini energy activation (lying down)
* Immersive sound bath (instruments, drumming, chanting)
* Integration and closing
## This Session May Support
* Releasing stress and emotional tension
* Calming the nervous system
* Gaining clarity and direction
* Feeling lighter and more present
* Reconnecting with your body and energy
## Who This Is For
Ideal for those who:
* feel overwhelmed or mentally āonā
* are going through change or emotional shifts
* want a deeper reset beyond traditional meditation
* are curious about sound and energy work
No experience needed.
## What to Bring
* Yoga mat
* Blanket
* Pillow
* Water
## **Tickets**
$75 per person
Limited spots to maintain a high-quality experience.
**About the Facilitators**
**Wafa Mahbouli** is a Kundalini Activation Facilitator and founder of QALB, offering immersive experiences that combine breathwork, sound, and energy work to support emotional release, nervous system regulation, and deeper reconnection with self.
**Abraham** is a non dual Kundalini Activation facilitator passionate about creating safe, transformative spaces for inner exploration, emotional healing, and personal growth. Through conscious breath, music, and presence, he supports participants in accessing deeper states of awareness and connection.
**Together, Wafa and Abraham co-create powerful group experiences that blend energy work, breathwork, sound, and intention, offering participants an opportunity to release, reset, and reconnect in a supportive community setting.**
*This is a rare large-scale immersive experience with limited spots available.*
Golden Lotus Yoga Meditation Group, in the Raja Yoga, Kriya Yoga Tradition
All levels of Meditators or welcome. In person or on Facebook Live! There will be instructions and inspiration for new inexperienced meditators. The hosts, meditators and Kriya Yoga initiates for over 50 years, are direct disciples of Yogacharya J. Oliver Black one of Paramahansa Yogananda's most advanced male disciples. He is the founder of Golden Lotus, Inc., which owns & operates 'Song of the Morning' an 800 acre Yoga Retreat Northest of Gaylord, MI on the Pigeon River. Paramahansa Yogananda founded Self Realization Fellowship, headquartered in Los Angeles, CA and is the author of the Spritual Classic, 'Autobiography of a Yogi.'
Sunset Satsangs
**Sunset Satsangs š
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Join us for a relaxed evening in the park as the sun sets behind the Toronto skyline.
*A satsang is simply a gathering to sing, breathe, and connect. The word is Sanskrit, meaning "good company" or the company of the Truth. It's a calm hour to unwind, meet kind people, and enjoy being together in nature.*
*No experience needed, just an open heart.*
We sing Sanskrit mantras in call and response style, where our musicians and singers lead a line and everyone echoes it back. No need to be a good singer, just enjoy the moment. š¶
As the music builds, stress melts away, and expert instructors guide us into a powerful breathwork and meditation toward the end. When the music returns, people find themselves simply savouring the sound and the sunset.
Bring a blanket and a friend, and settle in for golden light and good company. š¤
š June 14th
ā° 7:30 PM onwards
š Riverdale Park, 550 Broadview Ave
All are welcome, come as you are.
Meditation Events Near You
Connect with your local Meditation community
Meditation Session
Join us every Thursday for Meditation and Chanting. No prior experience required, and all are welcome.
Learn to Relax Kids: Growing Calm, One Little Breath at a Time (Ages 3-7)
**Learn to Relax Kids: Growing Calm, One Little Breath at a Time (Ages 3-7)**
Help your little ones discover the joy of calm! ***Learn to Relax Kids*** is a playful and engaging workshop introducing young children to simple meditation, kid-friendly yoga, and fun relaxation exercises designed just for them. Through movement, breath, and imagination, children learn how to center themselves and feel safe, peaceful, and confident.
While the children enjoy their session, parents are invited to a special **Learn to Meditate class**, offering easy and practical tools to create more peace and balance at home.
Sat., Jun.13th, 1:30 pm ā 2:30 pm. Held at Meditation Museum - Virginia, 14020 Thunderbolt Pl., Suite 200, 2nd Floor, Chantilly, VA 20151. Free Event ā Register at: [https://shorturl.at/QYakZ](https://shorturl.at/QYakZ)
Yoga for Beginners - Free Class for Health, Joy and Peace,
Click to RSVP : https://online.innerengineering.com/en/event-details/24200
Yoga for Beginners (Upa Yoga) - Free and Open to All
In this session, you will learn simple but powerful yoga postures to balance and stabilize your system. No prior experience with yoga is necessary.
* Can relieve chronic ailments
* Can relieve back pain, stress, anxiety, and tension
* Strengthens the spine
* Takes only 5-10 minutes to practice daily
Designed by Sadhguru, a self- realized yogi and foremost authority in the field of yoga.
This session will be conducted by a trained Isha facilitator, after which ongoing online support will also be available.
For ages 7 and above. Minors between 7 to 17 years must be accompanied by an adult.
This session is brought to you by Isha foundation, an international non-profit aimed to bring well-being to everyone through yoga and meditation.
Zen Meditation Sunday Evenings
Join us for a quiet, grounded Sunday evening practice in community.
We typically gather with 6ā12 practitioners for seated and walking meditation, along with a short Dharma talk or practice instruction offered by one of our teachers or senior students. Our guiding teacher is authorized in the Soto Zen lineage and has practiced Zen for 25 years.
**Schedule**
* Please arrive by **6:45 pm** to settle in
* First bell rings at **7 pm sharp**
*(If you arrive late, please wait in the hallway until the next bell.* *Someone will greet you)*
* 25 minutes of silent sitting
* 5 minutes of walking meditation
* 25 minutes of sitting with Dharma talk
* 5 minutes of walking meditation
* 15 minutes of closing meditation or chanting
* We close with tea and informal conversation
Our Zendo offers an environment conducive to communal practice. Each person feels the silent encouragement of others. Roles are clear and everyone follows the formal structure, thereby letting go of āpreferential mindā or ācomplaining mind.ā Silence is essential to support this meditative inquiry.
**Experience**
No prior experience is necessary. You may sit on a cushion or a chair. Whether you are new to meditation or have an established practice, you are welcome here. It is offered free of charge.
**Location**
Our Zendo is located in the **back** of Rockville United Church:
[355 Linthicum St, Rockville, MD](https://maps.app.goo.gl/AABDrCx3sHvBPVBf9)
After parking in front, please do **not** enter through the main church doors. Walk slightly downhill, then take the small rightward path up to the rear entrance. Look for posted signs. We meet on the lower level, past the double wooden doors.
Guiding map:
[https://postimg.cc/nMWsMnQy](https://postimg.cc/nMWsMnQy)
**Who we are**
[Joyful Mind Zen Community ](https://www.joyfulmindzendo.org/)offers Zen practice, teaching, sitting, and walking meditation on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays in our Rockville Zendo.
If you have questions or are attending for the first time, feel free to reach out.
In Person - Effortless Meditation & Beyond
**Hi Everyone!**
The DMV Nonduality Community
(https://www.meetup.com/dmv-nonduality-community) is doing something a little different from their usual gatherings.
On Sunday morning, June 21st, doors open at 10:30 AM for the meditation. We will explore the pathless path to spiritual awakening and enlightenment.
In person, Jeff will be leading us through his
Effortless Meditation & Beyond in our home. After the meditation, we can share our experiences of the meditation and, possibly, talk about what it's like to live an Awakened life.
**EM&B is a unique, effortless, simple, direct, quick and effective tool:**
1. **to experience MUCH less anxiety, frustration, depression, stress and suffering due just to daily living and due to intensely life-long emotional issues**
2. **to experience MORE and MORE inner Peace, Joy, Freedom, Love, Compassion, Appreciation, Gratitude**
3. **to directly realize Spiritual Awakening \~ your True Self...**
Jeff has taught EM&B to small and large groups for over 19 years. In addition, he served as a volunteer when he taught EM&B to inmates at a local jail for over 13 years. The results were remarkable!
Generally, inmates experience enormous amount of frustration, anger, sadness, depression, anxiety and fear about things they have no control over on the outside, as well as concerns for themselves inside. Through EM&B, many experienced deep Peace...
In April 2019, Jeff received an Excellence award for "Outstanding Volunteer" from the Montgomery County Correctional Facility.
Come connect with like-minded individuals from the DMV area and embark on an experiential journey of discovery of who we **really** are.
**We're looking forward to being with you.**
**Take care in This Peace and Compassion,**
Jeff & Julie
Address:
3 Briardale Ct.
Rockville/Derwood, MD 20855
Plenty of parking on one side of Briardale Ct. or any space not marked "Reserved."
301-885-8259
Zen Film and Potluck
We are having our annual Zen potluck and film showing instead of meditation tonight. We are watching [Thich Nhat Hanh's Walk with Me ](https://plumvillage.org/walk-with-me)following eating. We are inviting other sanghas and communities to attend.
We have a potluck sign-up. Our film starts at 6:30 and all are invited.
For more information and to sign up for the potluck, go [HERE](https://www.joyfulmindzendo.org/calendar/https/wwwjoyfulmindzendo-bh9w9)
Questions? [Registration@joyfulmindzendo.org](registration@joyfulmindzendo.org)
**[Who we are](registration@joyfulmindzendo.org)**
[Joyful Mind Zen Community ](https://www.joyfulmindzendo.org/)offers Zen practice, teaching, sitting, and walking meditation on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays in our Rockville Zendo.
If you have questions or are attending for the first time, feel free to reach out.






























