Virtual Events

Daily Morning Meditation

Dates: Every day 8:00-9:00am PT
Cost: Gift Economy / aka on Donation
Commitment: no RSVP needed
Location: Virtual via Zoom:  https://zoom.us/j/370125244
Zoom Password: meditation

Brief Summary:

We gather in community 365 mornings a year for a short teaching, meditation, and discussion.  Usually, around 20 people join.  You are welcome to have your video on or off, and stay for as little or as long as you like.

Morning Flow (Monday to Friday):

8:00 – 8:10ish  — a short talk (Fridays are way-seeking mind talks)
8:10ish – 8:45am — silent meditation
8:45 – 9:00am — group discussion

Morning Flow (Saturday & Sunday)

8:00 – 8:55am — silent meditation
8:55 – 9:00am — “lightning round,” sharing intentions for the day or one-sentence reflections

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Local Events in Portland

 

Mindfulness of Mind — A Daylong Insight Meditation Retreat (virtual & local)

Date: Saturday, May 25th, from 10:00am to 4:00pm+
Location: Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple, 6401 NE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97211 — also on Zoom
Cost: Gift economy / aka donation
Registration: Email me to register!

 

Brief Summary:

In this daylong retreat, we will draw upon Sayadaw U Tejaniya’s teachings on Mindfulness of Mind — the Buddha’s 3rd Foundation of Mindfulness.

Our exploration will begin by grounding in a relaxed & natural presence, and rather than trying to get a particular outcome, we will lead with interest and curiosity — specifically, directing our noticing to the mind itself.  We’ll see more clearly the movements of reactivity, whether awareness is present or absent, whether our effort levels are in balance, or what moods/mindstates seem to hook us.

The purpose of this investigation is to find a greater freedom — not through getting rid of certain states or feeling blissed out, but through a wise awareness, born of seeing things as they are. 

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Untangling Anxiety: A 6-Week Mindfulness Course

Dates: Wednesdays, 5/22/24-6/26/24
Location: The Flander’s House Community Room @ 2926 NE Flander’s Street, Portland 97232
Cost: Gift Economy / Donation
Registration: email me at David@pathofsincerity.com

Brief Summary:

Anxiety doesn’t have to trip you up so much anymore — this course will show you how.  Rooted in Mindfulness practice, Buddhist wisdom, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, this course will help you find an inner calm amidst anxiety, be more resilient to external stressors, and “untangle” the core thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that cause anxiety.

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Monthly Sangha — Meditation + Dhamma + Community

Dates: 2nd Sundays, starting 4/14/24, from 6:30-8pm+
Location: Awakenings Wellness Studio @ 1016 SE 12th Avenue Portland, OR 97214
Cost: Gift Economy / Donation
Registration: none needed / just show up!

Brief Summary:

This group is devoted to cultivating the Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path, especially the key teachings on ethics, meditation, and wisdom.  While the idea is to spiritually beautify our lives in every possible way, we’ll place special emphasis on how via wise awareness, freedom is always available right now. 

We aspire to build community, explore Buddhist philosophy in a down-to-earth manner, and find ways to bring these rich teachings alive in our own lives.

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Sangha Service Day

Dates: June 8th, 12-3pm
Location: Kindness Farm @ 7101 SE 127th Ave, Portland, OR 97236
Registration: sign-up here!  The farm requires that each individual RSVP via that link.  Please email me as well.