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February 2019
Insight Meditation Drop-In Group (Sunday Mornings)
Please join us on Sunday mornings at our drop-in meditation group in Vienna. Our intention is to provide a relaxed place for you to come learn or practice Vipassana meditation with a group of like-minded individuals. Class will typically consist of appx. 30 minutes of guided sitting meditation, followed by a dharma talk, and Q&A. Chairs are provided; feel free to bring your own cushion. There is no need to Rsvp; just come as you are able! Beginners and advanced…
Find out more »(FREE) Death Cafe
With a thriving presence in Europe, The Death Café movement is spreading through the US. What is this, you ask? It’s pretty simple… At a Death Café, people of all stripes gather to drink coffee and tea, eat snacks and cake, and share thoughts and feelings about death. There is no set agenda, and the discussion might range from the philosophical (death rituals around the world, what happens after we die?) to the practical (end-of-life care, funeral preferences, etc.) and…
Find out more »Tuesday Meditation and Discussion Group (No class 1/29 & 2/5)
This weekly group provides you with three important supports for thriving in this crazy world: Regular time for formal meditation and reflection A community of like-minded people, who might also challenge you to expand your horizons a bit An opportunity to ask important questions, and participate in shared dialogue with others These sessions will be facilitated by Trisha Stotler, who is a senior teacher with the Insight Meditation Community of Washington and is fluent in contemplative practices from many different…
Find out more »March 2019
(FREE) Movie Night: Happy
HAPPY is a feature‐length documentary that leads viewers on a journey across 5 continents in search of the keys to happiness. The film addresses many of the fundamental issues we face in today’s society: how do we balance the allure of money, fame and social status with our needs for strong relationships, health and personal fulfillment? Through remarkable human stories and cutting‐edge science, HAPPY leads us toward a deeper understanding of why and how we can pursue more fulfilling, healthier and happier lives. HAPPY …
Find out more »(FREE) Death Cafe
With a thriving presence in Europe, The Death Café movement is spreading through the US. What is this, you ask? It’s pretty simple… At a Death Café, people of all stripes gather to drink coffee and tea, eat snacks and cake, and share thoughts and feelings about death. There is no set agenda, and the discussion might range from the philosophical (death rituals around the world, what happens after we die?) to the practical (end-of-life care, funeral preferences, etc.) and…
Find out more »(FREE) Community Sing! Spring Potluck
In Zimbabwe it is said "If you can walk you can dance, and if you can talk you can sing." A "community sing" is about ordinary people joining their friends and neighbors in a public place to sing, just for the fun of it. At each meeting, participants learn song parts by listening and singing back, not by reading music. By the end, there's often a beautiful three part harmony that emerges. This gathering is a multi-generational, bring-the-family* kind…
Find out more »April 2019
(FREE) Death Cafe
With a thriving presence in Europe, The Death Café movement is spreading through the US. What is this, you ask? It’s pretty simple… At a Death Café, people of all stripes gather to drink coffee and tea, eat snacks and cake, and share thoughts and feelings about death. There is no set agenda, and the discussion might range from the philosophical (death rituals around the world, what happens after we die?) to the practical (end-of-life care, funeral preferences, etc.) and…
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