From the Buddha on down to our teachers today, all have extolled the value of spiritual community and friendship in helping us develop, maintain and deepen our practice. Community Groups is the general name given to refer to a diverse collection of formal and informal practice opportunities sponsored by Common Ground Meditation Center. Community Groups are led by experienced community members who act as volunteer facilitators.
Community Groups currently meeting (check calendar for complete and up-to-date info and Zoom links):
- Learning to Approach Social and Political Conflict with Skill and Kindness, 3rd Sunday of each month, In-person only, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m
- Be Queer Now Meditation Sangha, weekly on Wednesday, 7:30-9:00pm, In-person and on Zoom
- Black, Indigenous, People of Color Community Group, the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (1st Thursday on Zoom, 3rd Thursday in person) For more information, click here.
- Buddhism and Other Religions Book Group, 2nd Saturday of each month, 9-10:30am, Zoom only
- Mental Health Professionals Community Groups, more info here
- Mindfulness and Depression, First and Third Sunday of the month, 4:00-5:30pm, In-person and on Zoom
- Refirement Community Group for Retirees, Third Thursday of the month, 12:00-1:00pm, Zoom only
- Sitting and Check In, Monday-Friday, 7:30-8:30am, Zoom only
For information on the process for forming new community groups, please refer to this document. See below for a background video by Shelly Graf describing the benefits of practicing in these community groups.
(CG Facilitators’ Meeting, Feb 2021)
