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SUMMARY:The European Community of MMTCP Alumni
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URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/the-european-community-of-mmtcp-alumni/2024-09-04/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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SUMMARY:Navigating the AI Explosion with Buddhist Wisdom with Randima Fernando
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an integral part of our lives and rapid changes in AI arouse both fear and excitement as well as questions about ethical considerations for society. Randima Fernando will lead us in a informative discussion on the many opportunities and challenges that AI presents in our space including questions such as: \n\nhow will AI shape the mindfulness field; how will personalization and algorithms create products for students and what role will mindfulness teachers play\nembrace the potential of AI while remaining vigilant of its ethical implications and use in the mindfulness space\nCompassion\, empathy and AI\nhow to worry wisely about AI\nopportunities\, challenges and ethical issues of using tech /AI for teaching mindfulness\nimpact of tech on our attention and sense of self – how can mindfulness teachers help their students navigate this\n\nAI is all around us and our space will be impacted by its many layers and considerations so it is important to become more literate in AI. \n \nRegister here;  Zoom link is here
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/navigating-the-ai-explosion-with-buddhist-wisdom-with-randima-fernando/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T110000
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SUMMARY:MINDFUL JOURNALING
DESCRIPTION:A time to be with oneself\, and with others focusing on inner landscapes in writing.  A time to write your reflections and share as you are so moved.
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/mindful-journaling-2/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T213000
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SUMMARY:Compassionate Caregivers Sangha
DESCRIPTION:We think this program and these practices can provide the daily medicine necessary to be more fully\, compassionately present for our loved ones. Our intention\, with your help\, is to create of a space where we as caretakers can gather for support and refuge on our caretaking journey. \nWe will meet the second week of each month\, offering two options – Mondays at 8:30pm ET and Fridays at 12:00pm ET.
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/compassionate-caregivers-sangha-3/2024-09-09/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T160000
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SUMMARY:Disability Affinity Sangha/CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy your holidays!
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/disability-affinity-sangha/2024-09-10/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T133000
DTSTAMP:20260514T085306
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SUMMARY:MCMT - Talk and Discussion on Dance as Relational Meditation in Motion
DESCRIPTION:As mindfulness practitioners\, and teachers\, we often associate meditation with four primary postures: three “still” — sitting\, standing\, lying down — and one “dynamic”: walking meditation. Many of us have explored more intricate forms of “meditation in motion” like Yoga\, Tai Chi\, Qigong\, and other martial arts. But what if we moved beyond the confines of prescribed postures and defined sequences? Improvisational dance harnesses the body’s natural inclination to move and emerges organically\, guided by the flow of energy\, breath\, and emotion. By breaking free from steps and choreography\, we cultivate deep listening\, embrace uncertainty\, and respond to impulses with sensitivity and authenticity. We learn to let go of preconceived notions of how our bodies ‘should’ move\, and instead discover how they ‘want’ to move. Furthermore\, dance is not merely a solitary journey\, but a shared experience that nurtures connection\, empathy\, and trust with others. As we establish a rhythm with each other and with the music\, we enter a collective meditative state\, where individual awareness expands into relational harmony. Please note this is a talk and discussion only and not a movement session.  
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/mcmt-dance-as-relational-meditation-in-motion/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T131500
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting for those who identify as BIPOC \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85041825573
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/bipoc-sangha-2/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T140000
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SUMMARY:Awakening Together Sangha gathering
DESCRIPTION:The four foundations of mindfulness practice. This is the 4th meeting of a 4-part series facilitated by Jerome. \nLink for Awakening Together Sangha gatherings
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/awakening-together-sangha-gathering-3/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T130000
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SUMMARY:Mindful Readers
DESCRIPTION:An exploration of poetry and inner landscapes through journaling.  The book to bring in autumn is “Stillness is the Key”\, by Ryan Holiday. On September 19 we will review and do some journaling about Part 1: The Mind
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/mindful-readers-2/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T153000
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SUMMARY:Q&R with Joseph Goldstein
DESCRIPTION:Q&R with Joseph Goldstein\, Saturday September 21 from 2 – 3:30 pm ET (please note this is later than our normal start time). Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to be with this beloved teacher in an alumni only setting — we have all heard Joseph speak many times but this is one of the very few places where he shares his teaching wisdom.  Joseph is also winding down his speaking engagements so these opportunities will become rarer and rarer.   \n \nAfter a brief talk\, Joseph will focus the bulk of this session on responding to questions on your teaching — challenges you have faced\,  student questions that were hard  for you\, an issue you seek guidance on\, etc — as well as questions about your practice. He asked us to solicit questions ahead of time so he can better prepare so please pre-submit your questions for Joseph here.   Register here;  Zoom link is here
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/qr-with-joseph-goldstein/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T200000
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SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Sangha Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We will gather for our monthly meeting to practice in community and chat about whatever is present in the moment. Karen will lead this session. Please join us.
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/lgbtqia-sangha-monthly-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T123000
DTSTAMP:20260514T085306
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SUMMARY:MMTCP Mentor Session with Emily Horn
DESCRIPTION:These mentor-led sessions are geared to help you take your teacher’s seat with greater confidence; this session is led by Emily Horn. Emily will share a phase based model of practice: seeking\, effort\, breakthrough\, disillusionment\, inclusion\, and completion.  This model for the cycles that happen with mindfulness and insight meditation can be used for our personal practice as well as when working with students.  She will also take your teaching and practice questions.   Register here;   Zoom link is here
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/mmtcp-mentor-session-with-emily-horn/
CATEGORIES:Learning Sessions, Mentor Offerings and Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T085306
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SUMMARY:Mindful In Nature Sangha
DESCRIPTION:See you there!
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/mindful-in-nature-sangha-3/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T150000
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SUMMARY:Arising Arts Sangha Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore mindfulness through creative pathways. Deepen your practice and open to new insights that may be hidden in your subconscious waiting to be seen.
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/arising-arts-sangha-meeting-2/2024-09-26/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T131500
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SUMMARY:RISE (Education Sangha Meeting)
DESCRIPTION:Learning Session– Mindfulness practices to bring back to your setting; Refuge and Inspiration with fellow educators/teachers!
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/rise-education-sangha-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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