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Hi Beautiful Bloomington Normal Meditators, Here are a few meditation opportunities in the Chicago area at the Unity Temple. Note the October 6-7, 2 day retreat in Ingleside, IL. If you hear of meditation opportunities that you would be willing to share with the group, please forward them to me and I will send …
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Dear Sangha, I’ve been reading about the benefits of meditating with a group this week. Here are are five reasons: 1. Spiritual support 2. Helping to maintain commitment to your meditation practice 3. Helping to overcome ego 4. Learning from each other 5. Camaraderie We will meet for meditation on Sunday from 6 -7:30 pm …
Hi Beautiful Meditators, As always, we’re meeting to meditate together this Sunday at 6:00-7:30. Also, the steering committee is going to meet before to talk about books, movies, retreats, or social events. If you’d like to help “Steer”, send me and email. Peace. Carolyn Moon
Hi Beautiful Meditators, There is a documentary coming up at the Normal Theater with some Buddhist themes. You might be interested in checking it out. Information is below. Peace, Carolyn March 11, 2018 Time: 7:00 PM Address: Normal Theater209 W North StNormal, IL 61761 Cost: $7 for General Admission, $5 for Students / Under 13 The Departure Sunday, March …
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Dear Sangha, We will meet for meditation on Sunday from 6 -7:30 pm in the Walker Room of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington Normal, 1613 E. Emerson Bloomington, IL 61701. Arrive a few minutes early to get settled. Chairs are available, but you can bring your own cushion or bench. We meditate together for an …
Beautiful Meditators, Several people from our group have been to this retreat and recommend it. Scholarships are available. Ride sharing is also available. http://www.lakesidebuddha.org/2018May6.pdf
ShareTweetForward RETREAT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MIDWEST Awakened Heart of Practice: Metta. Compassion, Joy, & Equanimitywith Heather SundbergHosted by Mid America DharmaTuesday, April 17 – Sunday, April 22 Mercy Conference and Retreat Center in St. Louis, MOhttp://midamericadharma.org/index.php/sundberg2018retreat/Taught by Janice Sheppard:April 12-15, 2018Mindfulness, Concentration & Insight Meditation as a Spiritual PathTaught by Janice Cittasubha Sheppard & Steven SpiroSponsored …
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Here is another retreat coming up in the area. Let me know if you want to try to coordinate a ride share. Also, Dave and I and maybe others will be driving up to the May 5 UU Buddhist day outside of Milwaukee. Leaving very early, coming back after it’s over on the same …
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MidAmerica Unitarian Universalist Buddhist Fellowship (UUBF) Daylong Retreat, May 2018 Mark your calendars so you can attend the first ever one–day MidAmerica Unitarian Universalist Buddhist Fellowship retreat, May 5, 2018, 9–5, at Lake County Unitarian Universalist Church in Heartland, Wisconsin (half hour west of Milwaukee). Rev. Zenshin Florence Caplow will be the keynote speaker. Florence …
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Dear Sangha, As always, we will meet for meditation on Sunday from 6 -7:30 pm in the Walker Room of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington Normal, 1613 E. Emerson Bloomington, IL 61701. Arrive a few minutes early to get settled. Chairs are available, but you can bring your own cushion or bench. We meditate together for …