Local Sitting Groups with Mindfulness Foundations

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9:00 - 10:30 Sunday Buddha Buddies is a weekly meditation and book study group.  We are located at 4105 Fraternity Ct.   28403, in mid-town Wilmington.   We begin with a short period of mindful sharing, a 20 minute meditation.  The meditation is followed by readings and discussion from books on Buddhism. We are currently reading Pema Chodron's book Living Beautifully. Although we are not taking drop-ins at this time, please contact Ann Foltrauer at 910-619-4444 or e-mail annfoltrauer@gmail.com for more information.

10:30 - 12:00 Sunday Morning Meditation & Dharma Talk  -   
This time slot is being filled thru March 30th with a Ten-Week class called MBSR & More.  Come back in April if you want to learn more about the Indian/Buddhist foundations of the mindfulness practices.  You will learn and practice a variety of meditation skills and learn a bit about the historical traditions that have contributed to the science of Mindfulness; Psychology, Yoga and Buddhism.  Meditation starts at 10:30 and the dharma talk begins at 11:00.   Contact catherine@bhavanacommunity.org for information.

 6:30 - 8:00 PM  Sutta Study group.  The main purpose of the group is to explore the earliest teachings of the Buddha that we are able to find to answer the question "What did he really say for us in today's world?" as best we know.  Check the calendar to see what we are exploring now.  Feel free to join at any time.  For information and online links, contact me at catherine@bhavanacommunity.org.  We meet on Zoom or at the community Center.  See below for address and directions.  Dana for this program will be shared with the Bhavana Community, the publishers of whatever program we are doing and the teacher that we are currently following.  

5 - 5:45 PM  Rebel Soul Yoga Studio 817 N. Howe Street in Southport, NC. offers a weekly meditation group that meets on Monday at 5 pm. This is a FREE offering. Donations are accepted but not requested.  All are welcome to attend. No experience is necessary. Blankets, bolsters, and chairs are available.  The group is facilitated by Michael Coplen who is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher from Dharma Moon and the Tibet House, a Certified Mindfulness Workplace Facilitator from Mindful Leader, and an RYS Yoga Teacher from LifePower Yoga.  Contact Michael at mcoplen@verizon.net for more information.

5:30 - 7;15  The Wilmington Zen Group meets each Tuesday at 5:30 PM The Wilmington Zen Group will be returning to meet at the Unitarian Church this week (July 20) on Tuesday evenings.  We begin with 30 minutes of sitting at 5:30.  Sitting is followed by 10 minutes of kinhin and then a 20 minute sitting.  After the practice, there is a group reading and short discussion, finishing around 7:15  If you would like instructions in the form or in meditation, please arrive 15 minutes early.  If you have questions, or wish to be put on the mailing list contact Elizabeth Darrow (elizdarrow@gmail.com).  All are welcome. 

7:00 – 8:30 PM  Biweekly Sitting/reading group at the home of Dylan Patterson (316 N. 16th Street in Wilmington) on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Silent meditation for the first and final 15 minutes and an hour is spent discussing the book we are currently reading. Contact Dylan Patterson at  dylanpatterson.mail@gmail.com or call 910.685.5122 for the title of the current book or with any other questions.​​ 

7:00 - 8:00  Heartfulness Meditation with Todd and Fazia Platzer.  Heartfulness is for seekers of spirituality, a silent heart based meditation using yogic transmission for transformation of the inner and outer self. Please message if you are interested, and feel free to join Wednesday as we meet for meditation downtown at 7:00 pm in the Hannah Block Historic USO/ Community Arts Center 120 S. 2nd Street.  For more information, call or text Todd at 419 575 2727.  No cost or experience necessary!

 6:30 - 7:15 AM  Thursday Drop-In Meditation every Thursday on Zoom.  Each session will include a guided meditation for 30 - 40 minutes followed by a short discussion and opportunity for mindful sharing. The sessions will be hosted by one of the community members on a rotational basis.  Check the calendar for the weekly host.  Newbies, beginners and seasoned practitioners welcome.  Suggested donation $3 - $5.  '

 6:30– 8:00 PM The Dhamma Discussion and Practice Group (DD&P).  This group is meeting in hybrid format so you can joining us in person or on Zoom,  Meeting are at the Bhavana Community Center at 106 Marshall Court, Unit 120.  Themes for the discussion vary from month to month and have included teachings from Tara Brach, Pema Chodron, Gil Fronsdal and many others.  Sitting begins at 6:30 and the program begins at 7:00 with discussion starting after we watch the video of the week.  Here is a link to more information.  There is no fee but there is a dana box near the door if you wish to make a donation to support Bhavana Community programming.  You can also donate by pressing HERE for our PayPal link.  For more information, contact Catherine Ibsen at catherine@bhavanacommunity.org.