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SUMMARY:RISE (Refuge and Inspiration Sangha for Educators)
DESCRIPTION:Opportunities to gain Refuge and Inspiration to support us in both a) showing up with confidence\, courage and poise in the work we do and b) in incorporating mindfulness practices to promote democracy\, belonging\, engagement and well- being in education and other settings.
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/rise-refuge-and-inspiration-sangha-for-educators-3/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T143000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142743
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SUMMARY:Mindful Nonviolent Communication
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore\, investigate and practice key elements of Nonviolent Communication. The inspiration for this sangha is Oren Jay Sofer’s book\, “Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication.” You don’t need to have the book to participate\, but it’s a great resource that we highly recommend. Zoom link
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/mindful-nonviolent-communication/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T213000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142743
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T180507Z
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SUMMARY:BIPOC MBSR Course
DESCRIPTION:First Course begins March 5\, 2025. Pre-registration is required- please do so here 
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/bipoc-mbsr-course/2025-03-26/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142743
CREATED:20250316T145556Z
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SUMMARY:Brahmaviharas Sangha
DESCRIPTION:please join us for our monthly meeting of the Brahmaviharas
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/brahmaviharas-sangha-3/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142743
CREATED:20250306T223035Z
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SUMMARY:Mentor-led Series | Kirsten Rudestam
DESCRIPTION:Led by MMTCP Mentors\, these sessions offer a place for you to bring any and all of your teaching and practice questions and to be in sangha with alumni peers.  In each session\, mentors will offer a short talk and then offer guidance and wisdom for whatever is coming up for you – much like we had in peer groups. These sessions have been so rich and supportive that this year we are offering them twice a month and alternating times so our peers around the world can join more often.  This session will be led byKirsten Rudestam from 7 – 8:15  pm ET; Zoom link is here.\nKirsten Rudestam has been practicing vipassana meditation in the Theravadan tradition since 2001 and teaching since 2005. She has a PhD in Environmental Sociology from the University of California\, Santa Cruz\, where she studied climate resilience and environmental justice. She has twenty years of experience offering field-based and classroom-based college courses in environmental studies and sociology\, and she is a facilitator for Joanna Macy’s Work that Reconnects. She\, Gil Fronsdal\, and Susie Harrington are the co-founders and core faculty for the Sati Center’s Buddhist Eco-Chaplaincy training program.
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/mentor-led-series-kirsten-rudestam/
CATEGORIES:Learning Sessions, Mentor Offerings and Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142743
CREATED:20250303T181019Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Sangha Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a March gathering where Alyssa will invite space to explore the theme of Community. We will rock a Zoom room from 8-9 PM Eastern Time on Monday March 24\, 2025. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/lgbtqia-sangha-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T133000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142743
CREATED:20250111T135730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T135730Z
UID:10003344-1742644800-1742650200@mmtcpalumni.org
SUMMARY:Belonging and Inclusion through the Lens of Accessibility | Workshop with Deb Kerr
DESCRIPTION:MMTCP Mentor Deb Kerr will lead this workshop on fostering belonging and inclusion in our teaching through the lens of accessibility. We know this is important and why but don’t always know how to do it or have the tools to do it with sensitivity – sometimes we don’t even know that we are not fostering these inclusive spaces. Deb will share practical tips as well as take your questions on challenges you may be facing or have faced is creating more a inclusive\, accessible environment for your students.  The session is from 12 – 1:30 pm ET;  the Zoom link is here. \n \nDebra Kerr (she/her) identifies as a cisgender heterosexual white woman living with a disability. She is a partner\, mother\, grandmother\, and retired speech pathologist who has meditated since 1991 and taught since 2002. Deb loves being in nature\, community building\, scuba diving\, juggling\, music\, and humor.  A graduate of Spirit Rock’s Community Dharma Leaders Program\, Deb is a Core Teacher at East Bay Meditation Center\, where she also guides the Every Body Every Mind Sangha for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses.
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/belonging-and-inclusion-through-the-lens-of-accessibility-workshop-with-deb-kerr/
CATEGORIES:Learning Sessions, Mentor Offerings and Other Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142743
CREATED:20250308T004447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T004447Z
UID:10003441-1742412600-1742416200@mmtcpalumni.org
SUMMARY:Mindful in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our March 2025 monthly mindful in nature sangha where we connect about whats new in the world of mindfulness in nature! We will meet at this link https://meet.google.com/vzb-hvsg-cqh
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/mindful-in-nature-6/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T213000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142743
CREATED:20250129T212542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T180507Z
UID:10003434-1742410800-1742419800@mmtcpalumni.org
SUMMARY:BIPOC MBSR Course
DESCRIPTION:First Course begins March 5\, 2025. Pre-registration is required- please do so here 
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/bipoc-mbsr-course/2025-03-19/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142743
CREATED:20250308T004215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T004215Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful Readers
DESCRIPTION:March\, 2025 \nHello Mindful Readers\, \n“What is the best use of each day of our lives?”: \nThis is the question Pema Chödrön asks us\, and this is the topic we will explore during our next Mindful Reader’s Sangha Meeting. \nThe reading is in a recent issue of Lion’s Roar Magazine\, here is the Link: \nhttps://www.lionsroar.com/waking-up-to-your-world-pema-chodron/ \n*** I for any reason you cannot open the link\, Audrey will send the to you by email\, contact Audrey at – audreybloom@bellsouth.net \nDay & Time: Wednesday\, March 19 at 12:00pm/EST \nSign In: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89079623957?pwd=SFkwRlFQL3BtejQ3TGhQb1FBbFlhUT09 \nMeeting ID:  890 7962 3957 \nPasscode:     275192 \nWarmly\,
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/mindful-readers-3/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142743
CREATED:20250111T145718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T145718Z
UID:10003346-1742380200-1742385600@mmtcpalumni.org
SUMMARY:Pilgrimage to India Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second information session (recording from first session is here) In the Footsteps of the Buddha: A Pilgrimage to the Source of Mindfulness Information Session.  Visit our dedicated Pilgrimage to India page for more information including a special note from Jack!  Pilgrimage dates are November 30 – December 13\, 2025; led by Dharmacharya Shantum Seth and supporting MMTCP teacher Anne Cushman.  The session is from 10:30 am – 12 pm ET; the Zoom link is here
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/pilgrimage-to-india-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Learning Sessions, Mentor Offerings and Other Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T220000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142743
CREATED:20250218T170031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T001740Z
UID:10003447-1742331600-1742335200@mmtcpalumni.org
SUMMARY:Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness Teachers Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an hour to explore and share the ways in which we show up in the world as trauma sensitive mindfulness teachers. This meeting will be held monthly on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 9-10pm Eastern. Here is the Zoom link; you can also use the following credentials:Meeting ID: 811 4289 6909Passcode: Awake
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/trauma-sensitive-mindfulness-teachers-sangha-2/2025-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142743
CREATED:20250226T213417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T001830Z
UID:10003427-1742299200-1742302800@mmtcpalumni.org
SUMMARY:Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness Teachers Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an hour to explore and share the ways in which we show up in the world as trauma sensitive mindfulness teachers. This meeting will be held monthly on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 12pm-1pm Eastern. If you can’t make this time there is another offering later the same day from 9pm-10pm. Here is the Zoom link; you can also use the following credentials: Meeting ID: 811 4289 6909 Passcode: Awake
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/trauma-sensitive-mindfulness-teachers-sangha-3/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T133000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142743
CREATED:20250110T125417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T125417Z
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SUMMARY:Gil Fronsdal:  Teaching as Practice
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to host Gil Fronsdal as he talks to us about “Teaching as Practice.” – how is teaching a dharma path and what is it to maintain practice while in the midst of teaching.  Gil Fronsdal is the senior guiding co-teacher at the Insight Meditation Center (IMC) in Redwood City\, California and the Insight Retreat Center in Santa Cruz\, California. He started Buddhist practice in 1975\, and has been teaching for IMC since 1990. Gil is an authorized teacher in two traditions: the Insight Meditation lineage of Theravada Buddhism of Southeast Asia\, and Japanese Soto Zen. He holds a Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from Stanford.  \n \nThe session is from 12 – 1:30 pm PT;  the Zoom link is here.  Please note this session is on Thursday and not our usual Saturday.  
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/gil-fronsdal-teaching-as-practice/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T213000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142744
CREATED:20250129T212542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T180507Z
UID:10003433-1741806000-1741815000@mmtcpalumni.org
SUMMARY:BIPOC MBSR Course
DESCRIPTION:First Course begins March 5\, 2025. Pre-registration is required- please do so here 
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/bipoc-mbsr-course/2025-03-12/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142744
CREATED:20250206T172836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T184558Z
UID:10003362-1741703400-1741708800@mmtcpalumni.org
SUMMARY:Disability Affinity Sangha
DESCRIPTION:We meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 2:30-4pm ET. We are an affinity group that is open to alumni who have a disability\, including a chronic medical condition. Prior to attending your first group\, please read our sangha page. Here’s the zoom link: https://cuboulder.zoom.us/j/94776947948
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/disability-affinity-sangha-2/2025-03-11/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T123000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142744
CREATED:20250306T222357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T223255Z
UID:10003442-1741690800-1741696200@mmtcpalumni.org
SUMMARY:Mentor - led Series | Imee Contreras
DESCRIPTION:Led by MMTCP Mentors\, these sessions offer a place for you to bring any and all of your teaching and practice questions and to be in sangha with alumni peers.  In each session\, mentors will offer a short talk and then offer guidance and wisdom for whatever is coming up for you – much like we had in peer groups. These sessions have been so rich and supportive that this year we are offering them twice a month and alternating times so our peers around the world can join more often.  This session will be led by Imee Contreras from 11 am – 12:15 pm ET;  Zoom link is here. \n \nImee is recognized as a leading mindfulness teacher in the Philippines and across Asia.  She is the founder of Mindfulness Asia and Nibbāna Forest Refuge.  She is a co-founder of Philippine Insight Meditation Community\, Katahimikan; Philippine Day of Mindfulness and Botswana Dhamma and Mindfulness Centre. In addition to MMTCP and POA\, Imee is an authorized teacher at UCLA Health\, a Cross-Cultural Mindfulness Teacher and Board Member of Braided Wisdom\, and a visiting teacher at East Bay Meditation Center. She is a founding Advisory Council member of the Global Compassion Coalition.  \n  \nShe graduated from Spirit Rock’s Community Dharma Leadership Program\, UCLA’s Training in Mindfulness Facilitation program\, and is an IMTA-Certified Mindfulness Teacher. She develops and facilitates mindfulness programs for companies\, schools\, and events; both locally and internationally.  She volunteers to teach incarcerated women serving life imprisonment and also supports abused women and children in the Philippines.
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/mentor-led-session-imee-contreras/
CATEGORIES:Learning Sessions, Mentor Offerings and Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T123000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142744
CREATED:20250218T154121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T154121Z
UID:10003416-1741519800-1741523400@mmtcpalumni.org
SUMMARY:Mindful Journaling
DESCRIPTION:“We write to taste life twice\, in the moment\, and in retrospect.” Anais Nin Mindfulness quiets the mind and opens the heart\, mindful journal-ers listen to the heart and mind\, and write. The writing sorts out the soul by bringing  into the light that which was dim. The writing leads to unexpected and welcome discovery and a natural movement toward change. Whether you are an avid journal-er or first timer you are welcome to a shared space for mindful writing\, and sharing (if you like).
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/mindful-journaling-5/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T133000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142744
CREATED:20250226T213029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T213029Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness In Healing
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will investigate Mindfulness In Healing – its evolution\, practices and benefits. You will see and listen to stories of unexpected healing and great courage. \n 
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/mindfulness-in-healing/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T140000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142744
CREATED:20250129T233226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T233226Z
UID:10003377-1741266000-1741269600@mmtcpalumni.org
SUMMARY:White Awareness Sangha Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The White Awareness Sangha is a space for white-bodied individuals to reflect deeply on the impact of white privilege and systemic racism. Rooted in the principles of engaged Buddhist practice\, we come together with the intention of fostering community\, insight\, compassion\, and ethical conduct.
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/white-awareness-sangha-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142744
CREATED:20250218T151018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T151018Z
UID:10003409-1741263300-1741266000@mmtcpalumni.org
SUMMARY:Mindful Eating
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a delightful break in your day/evening and enter the gateway to a daily path of mindful eating to ignite your practice\, your relationships and frankly your life! We start with an introduction to the monthly Sangha and the intentions for the gathering followed by a brief teaching and a practice.
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/mindful-eating/2025-03-06/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T213000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142744
CREATED:20250129T212542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T180507Z
UID:10003432-1741201200-1741210200@mmtcpalumni.org
SUMMARY:BIPOC MBSR Course
DESCRIPTION:First Course begins March 5\, 2025. Pre-registration is required- please do so here 
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/bipoc-mbsr-course/2025-03-05/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T133000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142744
CREATED:20250226T213141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T213141Z
UID:10003428-1741176000-1741181400@mmtcpalumni.org
SUMMARY:🌱 March Meeting: A New Chapter in Shaping Our Path Together
DESCRIPTION:Dear mindfulness teacher friends of the European Community of MMTCP Alumni\, 😊 \nWith open hearts\, we welcome our new members from the Class of 2025! It’s truly wonderful to see our circle of spiritual friends expanding\, infused with fresh energy and new perspectives. To stay connected between and beyond meetings\, we invite you to join our WhatsApp group—a space for informal conversations\, resource sharing\, and mutual support [Join here: http://www.bit.ly/The-European-Community-WhatsApp]. \nOur upcoming March gathering marks the beginning of a new chapter. As the seasons shift\, so does our community\, shaped by the voices\, wishes\, and intentions of those who gather. Together\, we’ll take time to envision our path ahead while honouring our roots. How do we want this space to evolve? What do we hope to nurture and create together? Should we explore a new time and date that better serves everyone? Let’s come together to explore these possibilities. (If you can’t join the March meeting\, feel free to email me your proposals and ideas—we’ll be sure to consider them!) \nWhether you’ve been here for a while\, just stepping in\, or quietly following along\, know that this is a space where we support\, inspire\, and grow together. It’s amazing that we are here! \n🌱 Theme: A New Chapter: Shaping Our Path Together \n🗓 Date: Wednesday\, March 5 \n🕛 Time: 18:00 CET \n📍 Where: Zoom Meeting ID: 817 9551 6967; Passcode: Mindful and [Direct Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81795516967?pwd=KIoiC7u7ythTobh5HYOL6E7ZWxiDbU.1] \nBring your presence\, your ideas\, and your curiosity—these are the priceless gifts that make our community thrive. \nWith warmth and gratitude\, \nRobert 😊🙏 \nCoordinator of ECMA (The European Community of MMTCP Alumni)
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%b1-march-meeting-a-new-chapter-in-shaping-our-path-together/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142744
CREATED:20250216T154736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T154736Z
UID:10003407-1740942000-1740947400@mmtcpalumni.org
SUMMARY:1st Sunday Awakening Together Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Awakening Together Sangha will meet at 7pm ET to support each other’s practice and journey of awakening. All are welcome! Gen will be facilitating this gathering .Sangha Zoom Link
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/1st-sunday-awakening-together-sangha/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T133000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142744
CREATED:20250110T124155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T152502Z
UID:10003337-1740830400-1740835800@mmtcpalumni.org
SUMMARY:Lama Rod Owens:  Peace and Healing in a Divided World
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion led by Lama Rod Owens on how\, in our very divided and conflicted world\, how can we as meditation teachers help people move through grief\, anger\, and division towards love\, peace\, healing\, and liberation among each other and for our communities. How do we address our own emotional contradictions so that we can be more effective in resourcing and supporting the people we work with? As Lama Rod Owens says in his latest book\, The New Saints\, we are all called on to become “spiritual warriors” serving a vision of a world shaped by love. \n \nLama Rod Owens is a leading voice in a new generation of Buddhist teachers. With over 11 years of experience\, Lama Rod is highly respected among his peers and the communities that he serves. He is the author of The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors and Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation through Anger and co-author of Radical Dharma: Talking Race\, Love and Liberation\, his teachings center on freedom\, self-expression\, and radical self-care. He has a Master of Divinity degree in Buddhist Studies from Harvard Divinity School with a focus on the intersection of social change\, identity\, and spiritual practice  \nThe session is from 12 – 1:30 pm ET;  the Zoom link is here
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/lama-rod-owens-peace-and-healing-in-a-divided-world/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T143000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142744
CREATED:20250129T233112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T161433Z
UID:10003375-1740747600-1740753000@mmtcpalumni.org
SUMMARY:MNVC sangha
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore\, investigate and practice key elements of Nonviolent Communication. The inspiration for this sangha is Oren Jay Sofer’s book\, “Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication.” You don’t need to have the book to participate\, but it’s a great resource that we highly recommend. \n \nLINK TO ATTEND — https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4919197028
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/mnvc-sangha-3/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T190000
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SUMMARY:Mindful in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly meeting!
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/mindful-in-nature-5/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T133000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142744
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SUMMARY:Brahmaviharas
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to members of the new cohort! Kudos! We will host Special Guest\, Cate McQuaid\, who was delighted to join us last month and is excited to return and take us more deeply into Embodied Practice through movement\, art and music. Cate is an avid Substack Blogger (Ocean in a Drop)\, Boston Globe Art Critic and much more! Zoom Link s below.  \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84421682405?pwd=IxoTZFlibUAJdacbMdaoPtf6egh3BG.1 \nMeeting ID: 844 2168 2405 \nPasscode: 060956
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/brahmaviharas-2/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T213000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142744
CREATED:20250111T144319Z
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SUMMARY:Mentor-led Series | Alison Cohen
DESCRIPTION:Led by MMTCP Mentors\, these sessions offer a place for you to bring any and all of your teaching and practice questions and to be in sangha with alumni peers.  In each session\, mentors will offer a short talk and then offer guidance and wisdom for whatever is coming up for you – much like we had in peer groups. These sessions have been so rich and supportive that this year we are offering them twice a month and alternating times so our peers around the world can join more often.  This session will be led by Alison Cohen from 8 – 9:15 pm ET;  Zoom link is here.  \n \nAlison will discuss the critical role of trust and trust-building in teaching\, and she will share a useful trust-building framework that articulates the core elements of trust. \n \n \nAlison “Ali” Cohen (she/her) is a white cisgender woman based in Washington\, DC\, who has spent 10+ years teaching mindfulness\, often alongside BIPOC colleagues. She is passionate about the intersection of community building\, contemplative practice\, and social justice. Ali is a former public high school teacher and mindfulness program director who teaches trauma-informed mindfulness practice to human beings from many walks of life\, in secular\, Buddhist\, and Jewish spaces. 
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/mentor-led-series-alison-cohen/
CATEGORIES:Learning Sessions, Mentor Offerings and Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T142744
CREATED:20250129T233323Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Sangha!
DESCRIPTION:Rita will lead us in community this February on Monday\, February 24\, 2025 from 8 – 9 PM ET. Take an hour to meditate\, share resources\, and support each other in thoughtful discussion and care.
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/lgbtqia-sangha-7/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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