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SUMMARY:Mentor-led Session | Rio Ellett
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.   \n \nThis session will be led by Rio Ellett and is from 11 am – 12:15 pm ET;  the Zoom link is here \nMore About Rio \nRio Ellett (they/them) has been practicing meditation since their teens\, studying with the sanghas of Thich Nhat Hanh\, Spirit Rock Meditation Center\, and Insight Meditation Society during years of intensive retreat practice. They began teaching meditation to young adults and environmental activists in 2013\, and have since facilitated several sitting groups in Europe\, including LGBTQIA+ sanghas. In 2014\, they were ordained into Thich Nhat Hanh’s Order of Interbeing. They’ve been a MMTCP Mentor since 2021. \nInfluenced by their own experiences of disability (cystic fibrosis)\, trauma\, and queerness\, Rio is passionate about making dharma teachings accessible and welcoming to those with non-normative experiences\, as well as creating safe(r) spaces. Their teaching style emphasizes easefulness\, acceptance\, and simplicity\, as well as the practice of sangha and community building. They have roots in New Zealand and Germany and will offer groups in English and German. \nRio is a parent since 2022 and is finding parenthood to be the most challenging and transformative practice as of yet. They love tending their garden\, traveling\, being in the forest\, and not taking themselves too seriously.
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/mentor-led-session-rio-ellett/
CATEGORIES:Learning Sessions, Mentor Offerings and Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T133000
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SUMMARY:Brahmaviharas Sangha
DESCRIPTION:RSVP! Pls note: new date. Pls plan to stay for the entire session. We’ll be writing and exploring Equanimity! Zoom link below! Check out my newest Blog & pics!\n——\nLinda HIRSCH is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Linda HIRSCH’s Zoom Meeting \nTime: Dec 3\, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82871026418?pwd=MQu8UIJYcV4SaXlbNVLDyRG10ZtN3k.1 \nMeeting ID: 828 7102 6418 \nPasscode: 775607 \n—
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/brahmaviharas-sangha-4/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T120757
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SUMMARY:RISE-Refuge and Inspiration Sangha for teachers/Educators
DESCRIPTION:in beloved community of fellow like- minded/hearted teachers/educators\, we cultivate Habits of the Heart\, find Refuge and Inspiration for ourselves\, and explore ways to take these practices to enrich the lives of others within the communities we serve. (part of a fall series of Healing the Heart of Democracy (and our own hearts!) All welcome!
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/rise-refuge-and-inspiration-sangha-for-teachers-educators/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T140000
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SUMMARY:White Awareness Sangha
DESCRIPTION:First of all\, we welcome 2025 graduates to our on-going sangha. We began during our training in 2021 and continued into the alumni association. Some members are not part of the alumni association and they are welcome to join. \nOur next meeting will be on the first Thursday of the month at 1:00 PM ET which is our normal time. \nThe zoom will come in an email a day or two before the event.. \nMetta\, \nJerome\n415-299-0428 \n  \nJerome Freedman\, Ph. D.\, C.M.T\, O. I.\njerome@mountainsangha.org\nhttp://mountainsangha.org
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/white-awareness-sangha-2/2025-12-04/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T120757
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SUMMARY:Mindful Journaling\, Mindful Writing
DESCRIPTION:“It’s a wrap”\, 2025 that is”. \nWe will meet the first Sunday in December instead of the second this month. \n“It’s a wrap”\, 2025 that is. Let’s begin to close the year in writing. \nMindful Journaling lets you discover your deeper thoughts\, create your world\, process your feelings or simply pay with words. \nWe will be mindful and journal-ful again together on Sunday\, December 7\, at 11:30am/EST. \nYou are welcome as a dedicated journal-er and as a new journal-er. \nFeel free to email if you wonder about this Sangha: audreybloom@bellsouth.net \nAudrey \nNext Meeting: Sunday\, December 7\, at 11:30AM/EST. \nJoin Zoom Meeting; \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89079623957?pwd=SFkwRlFQL3BtejQ3TGhQb1FBbFlhUT09
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/mindful-journaling-mindful-writing/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T203000
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SUMMARY:Awakening Together Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Monthly gathering with Jerome hosting. Please join us as we explore awakening together.  Zoom Sangha Link
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/awakening-together-sangha-12/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T160000
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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-2/2025-12-09/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T113000
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SUMMARY:Asia Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Online Meetup.  Second Sunday of every month For anyone from\, living in\, connected to and / or interested in Asian cultural context of practice
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/asia-sangha-7/2025-12-14/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T201500
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SUMMARY:Mentor-led Session | Carole Melkonian
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.   \n \nThis session will be led by Carole Melkonian and is from 7:00 – 8:15 pm ET;  the Zoom link is here \n \nMore About Carole \nCarole Melkonian has been practicing meditation for decades. In 1980\, she spent 4 years in residence at Zen Mountain Monastery under the guidance of John Daido Loori and then 12 years studying closely with Thich Nhat Hanh\, helping start his publishing company\, Parallax Press. She has attended many three-month Winter Retreats at Chithurst and Amaravati monasteries and dedicated all of 2015 to practice meditation at monasteries in England and America. \nShe draws inspiration most deeply from the nuns and monks in the Forest Tradition of Luang Por Chah and is especially drawn to the teachings of Ajahn Sucitto and former nun Willa Thaniya Reid\, with whom she continues to study. \n \nIn her meditation practice\, she emphasizes embodiment\, metta/loving friendliness\, and energy-based body work (qi gong and yoga). To the ebbs and flows of daily life\, she directly applies the liberating teachings of the Buddha. She encourages bringing faith\, curiosity and kindness to meditation practice and life. She lives with her partner Thomas in Portland\, Oregon.  
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/mentor-led-session-carole-melkonian/
CATEGORIES:Learning Sessions, Mentor Offerings and Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T120757
CREATED:20250218T170031Z
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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-2/2025-12-16/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T220000
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SUMMARY:Plant-based Foods Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Monthly gathering the 3rd Thursdays at 7 pm EST to discuss individual plant-based journeys\, along with teaching about plant-based lifestyles.
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/plant-based-foods-exploration/2025-12-18/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T143000
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Nonviolent Communication
DESCRIPTION:Meeting time is 1 pm ET.  Please note that in November and December we will be meeting on the 3rd Friday of the month\, which is different than our typical 4th Friday schedule.
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/mindfulness-and-nonviolent-communication-2/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T210000
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SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ December '25 Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Let’s close out this year with some gratitude! Join us for our final sangha gathering of 2025 as we hold space for the theme of “Remembering Gratitude: A way to see clearly in troubling times.” Rita will guide us on Monday\, Dec. 22\, 2025 from 8-9 PM ET in this Zoom room: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4049152340   Hope to see you there!
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/lgbtqia-december-25-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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