At this time of transition, we are offering online, in-person, and hybrid programs. You can see the full list of programs and links to participate in the calendar below. Most programs are drop-in; if registration is required, there will be a link to a registration form in the event description. To read more about our in-person programs and the values guiding our reopening, click here.
The Practice of Generosity
Continuing in the tradition of Buddhist monasteries in Southeast Asia, all programs at Common Ground, including these online programs, are offered free of charge in the spirit of generosity. This offering is possible because of the generosity of people like you—from the Buddha on down to all the people in our community—who contribute their practice, time, and financial resources to support the continuation of the center.
In the calendar below, you’ll notice two colors of text. Blue programs are teacher-led; any donations offered in support of that program will be split with two-thirds supporting the teacher and one-third supporting the center’s operating costs. Green programs are peer-led; these are facilitated by community members who do not receive financial support.
If you’d like to learn more about how we operate or want to volunteer or donate to support the teachers’ livelihoods and the center’s operating costs, visit our Supporting the Center page.
Note on Timezones: the times listed below are in central time
We’ve received many messages alerting us to the fact that our calendar is not displaying on the website. It turns out this is an issue on Google’s end, that they are trying to resolve. It appears that the calendars are only viewable if you are signed into a Google account. If you don’t have a Google account, we are sharing the Zoom links for this week’s programs below.
Monday, May 24th
- Open Meditation with Mark Nunberg. An opportunity to practice meditation with other Common Ground community members, 6:30-7:15am, Zoom In
- Open Meditation. A silent meditation practice with Common Ground members and an optional practice check in, 7:30-8:30am, Zoom In
- Mindful Yoga Practice with Myra Rucker. A weekly yoga pose practice to consciously cultivate a wholesome, joyful connection with the body, 5:30-6:45pm. Zoom link here.
Tuesday, May 25th
- Open Meditation with Wynn Fricke. An opportunity to practice meditation with other Common Ground community members, 6:30-7:15am, Zoom In
- Open Meditation. A silent meditation practice with Common Ground members and an optional practice check in, 7:30-8:30am, Zoom In
- Mindful Yoga Level II with Nancy Boler. Class meant for those who have attended Level I and are ready to move into more challenging poses, 9:30-10:45am, on Youtube
- Community Practice Check-In with Mark Nunberg and Stacy McClendon. Guided meditation and then Q&A about our practice, 12:00-1:00pm, Zoom In
- Truth & Justice Vigil with Myokei Caine-Barrett. A compassionate and grounding practice dedicated to staying present and fully awake in the face of police brutality, and direction on how to remain guided by love and wisdom all the while, 6:00-7:30pm. Zoom link here.
- Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Mark Nunberg, 5 Tuesdays remaining in this weekly course, 7:30-9:00pm. Zoom In
- Open Meditation, A silent meditation practice with Common Ground members and an optional time to greet each other, 9:15-9:45pm, Zoom In
- Open Meditation with Gabe Keller Flores. An opportunity to practice meditation with other Common Ground community members, 6:30-7:15am, Zoom In
- Open Meditation. A silent meditation practice with Common Ground members and an optional practice check in, 7:30-8:30am, Zoom In
- Qigong with Autumn Compton. Qigong is a deeply satisfying and healing practice that integrates mindful awareness, breath, and movement. This practice develops relaxation, concentration, and vitality, 9:30-10:30am on Youtube
- Zoom Tea Time. Extra time to connect with other community members before the weekly practice group, 7:00-7:20pm, Zoom In
- Weekly Practice Group with Kamala Masters and Steve Armstrong. A cornerstone for one’s practice by providing ongoing instruction and teachings that will help illuminate the simple but challenging practice of mindfulness, 7:30-9:00pm. Zoom link here.
Thursday, May 27th
- Open Meditation with Nancy Boler. An opportunity to practice meditation with other Common Ground community members, 6:30-7:15am, Zoom In
- Open Meditation. A silent meditation practice with Common Ground members and an optional practice check in, 7:30-8:30am, Zoom In
- Practice Check-In with Shelly Graf. Please join in for a short grounding exercise before we begin a community conversation/Q&A about our practice, 9:00-10:00am, Zoom In
- Open Meditation. A silent meditation practice with Common Ground members and an optional time to greet each other, 8:30-9:00pm, Zoom In
Friday, May 28th
- Open Meditation with Sarah Wilson. An opportunity to practice meditation with other Common Ground community members, 6:30-7:15am, Zoom In
- Open Meditation. A silent meditation practice with Common Ground members and an optional practice check in, 7:30-8:30am, Zoom In
- Mindful Yoga Practice Level I with Nancy Boler. A weekly yoga pose practice to consciously cultivate a wholesome, joyful connection with the body, 9:30-10:45am, Youtube
- Lovingkindness Practice Group with Stacy McClendon. This weekly practice group is for people interested in developing the heart by training in the four beautiful emotions of lovingkindness (metta), compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity, 7:00-8:30pm, Zoom In
- Mindfulness, Recovery, and the Twelve Steps. This ongoing program is for those seeking spiritual development by practicing the principles of the Twelve Steps and the Buddha’s teachings in everyday life. 7:00-8:30pm, Zoom In
- Open Meditation with Ramesh Sairam. An opportunity to practice meditation with other Common Ground community members, 6:30-7:15am, Zoom In
- Open Meditation with Gail Iverson. An opportunity to practice meditation with other Common Ground community members, 9:00-9:45am, Zoom In
- Community Practice Check-In with Mark Nunberg and Wynn Fricke. Please join in for a guided meditation and Community conversation and Q&A about our practice. Everyone is welcome, 4:30-5:30pm, Zoom In
Registration Priority Policy
Common Ground is committed to giving registration priority to members of some communities that have experienced historical oppression: Black, Indigenous, people of color, transgender, and genderqueer folks. We hope this increases the likelihood of a sense of safety and belonging for all members of our community. We recognize this policy benefits us all as we practice the Buddha’s teachings in an increasingly multicultural community and engage in the ongoing work needed to create a more equitable world. To learn more, contact Gabe Keller Flores: 612-722-8260 or gabe@commongroundmeditation.or
