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SUMMARY:RISE-Mindfulness and Habits of the Heart
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Refuge and Inspiration in Sangha with fellow teachers and Educators as we explore Habits of Heart to resource ourselves and best serve others. Last in spring series of Mindfulness and Healing the Heart of Democracy.
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/rise-mindfulness-and-habits-of-the-heart/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T123000
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SUMMARY:Mentor-led Sangha | Dawn Mauricio
DESCRIPTION:Led by MMTCP Mentors\, these sessions offer a place for you to bring any and all of your personal practice and teaching questions and to be in sangha with alumni peers. In each session\, mentors will offer a short talk\, lead a reflective or practice exercise and then offer guidance and wisdom for any questions you have.   \n \nThis session is led by Dawn Mauricio and is from 11 am – 12:30 pm ET;  the Zoom link is here \n \nPlease note: these sessions are not recorded. Now more than ever we need to be in community and though we can’t be together in person\, please join us live for this valuable community. \n \nMore about Dawn \nDawn Mauricio (she/her) is a Filipina-Canadian mindfulness and Insight Meditation teacher who has been practicing since 2005. A graduate of Spirit Rock’s 4-year Retreat Teacher Training and other advanced programs\, she has co-led multi-year Dharma trainings and is now the coordinating teacher for the annual 8-month Living the Dharma program. Dawn teaches across Canada and the U.S.\, offering a playful\, dynamic\, and heartfelt approach grounded in relational and embodied practice. She is a co-founder of the True North Insight BIPOC practice group\, a core teacher with Sacred Mountain Sangha\, the author of Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners\, and a Somatic Experiencing™ Practitioner. Learn more at dawnmauricio.com.
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/mentor-led-sangha-dawn-mauricio/
CATEGORIES:Learning Sessions, Mentor Offerings and Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T130000
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SUMMARY:Ānāpānasati Sutta with Dharmacharya Shantum Seth
DESCRIPTION:For many of us\, focusing on the breath is foundational to our meditation and mindfulness of breathing is a concept we are all familiar with. But do you know the origins of this practice for Buddhists? In the Ānāpānasati Sutta  the Buddha lays out a clear and detailed meditation practice to develop a serene and concentrated mind and insight.  \n \nJoin Dharmacharya Shantum Seth as he brings us back to the roots of mindfulness of breath teaching to explore and deconstruct the 16 steps of conscious breathing which are broken into four tetrads—body\, feelings\, mind\, and mental objects. Whether you have worked with Ānāpānasati  before or this is your first exposure to the sutta\, this session offers an opportunity to study this discourse\, with a skilled guide\, as it was taught over 2\,500 years ago and to discover why it is considered the “direct path” to liberation and awakening. \n \nThis Deepening Dharma Series session is from 11 am – 1 pm ET;  the Zoom link is here \n \nMore about Shantum Seth \n \nShantum Seth is an international meditation teacher\, educator\, and facilitator whose work bridges contemplative traditions with leadership\, education\, and social transformation. Ordained as a Dharmacharya (Dharma Teacher) in 2001 by the Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh\, he has been sharing mindfulness and ethical living globally for over three decades. \n \nA pioneer of mindful pilgrimage\, Shantum has been leading transformative journeys across Buddhist Asia since 1988\, when he organized an early pilgrimage for Thich Nhat Hanh.These journeys invite participants to walk in the footsteps of the Buddha while deepening contemplative practice and weave together meditation\, dialogue\, and direct experience at sacred sites such as Bodh Gaya\, Sarnath\, and Kushinagar. He led the first  alumni pilgrimage in December and will guide another in February 2027.  Shantum is Co-Founder of Ahimsa Trust\,( www.ahimsatrust.org)  which is developing a Plum Village–inspired mindfulness practice centre in the Himalayan foothills. His work spans educators\, corporate leaders\, civil servants\, and social sectors\, focusing on awareness\, resilience\, and compassionate leadership.
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/anapanasati-sutta-with-dharmacharya-shantum-seth/
CATEGORIES:Learning Sessions, Mentor Offerings and Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T133000
DTSTAMP:20260625T033442
CREATED:20260501T015720Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful Coaches\, Mentors and Therapists - Open Studio Process (OSP)
DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will explore the connections between having a creative practice and a mindfulness practice. Patti Vick will lead an experiential art and writing workshop designed to release stress\, cultivate empathy\, and create balance using the Open Studio Process (OSP). Components of this process include intention setting\, intuitive art making\, and reflective writing. Participants will have the opportunity to create and share in a space of supportive non-interference.
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/mindful-coaches-mentors-and-therapists-open-studio-process-osp/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T123000
DTSTAMP:20260625T033442
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SUMMARY:Mindful Writing\, Mindful Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Mindful Journaling lets you discover your deeper thoughts\, create your world\, process your feelings or simply play with words. Everyone welcome. \nYou are welcome as a dedicated writer or as a new journal-er. \nFeel free to email if you wonder about this Sangha: audreybloom@bellsouth.net \n  \nHere is the zoom information \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89079623957?pwd=SFkwRlFQL3BtejQ3TGhQb1FBbFlhUT09 \nMeeting ID:  890 7962 3957 Passcode:    275192
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/mindful-writing-mindful-journaling-2/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260625T033442
CREATED:20260130T150931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T150931Z
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SUMMARY:Awakening Together Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Awakening Together Sangha invites you to spend some time with each other as our unique journeys coalesce together in reverence to the oneness that is at our core.  We cultivate our awareness by spending time together sharing experiences and practices that enhance our own understanding as we gather in spiritual friendship.
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/awakening-together-sangha-13/2026-05-11/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T160000
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SUMMARY:Disability Affinity Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Our Sangha is an affinity group intended for those who identify as disabled (see our sangha page for more info). We meet the second Tuesday of each month at 2:30 p.m. ET for 1.5 hours. The recurring zoom link for our sangha is  https://cuboulder.zoom.us/j/94776947948 or the Meeting ID is 947 7694 7948. 
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/disability-affinity-sangha-3/2026-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T133000
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SUMMARY:Tara Brach | Buddha Nature: Exploring Practices That Reveal Our Natural Awareness and Love
DESCRIPTION:For many\, the language of “no-self” or emptiness can seem confusing or abstract\, and teachings on our true nature may feel distant or obscure. But they need not be. \n \nJoin me for a fresh exploration of Buddha Nature—a realm that is\, as the Tibetans say\, closer than we imagine\, easier than we imagine\, more profound than we imagine\, and more wondrous than we imagine. \n \nThe only preparation\, should you choose\, is to spend a little time before we gather in effortless mindfulness. \n \nI look forward to being with you\,  Tara \n \nThis session is from 12 – 1:30 pm ET;  the Zoom link is here 
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/tara-brach-buddha-nature-exploring-practices-that-reveal-our-natural-awareness-and-love/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260625T033442
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T150242Z
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SUMMARY:Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Facing Trauma in a Changing World \nAn international TSM sangha \n \nLet’s explore how trauma shows up in our communities online and in person and the skillful means that we need as TSM teachers and/or facilitators to be of help in stormy days. \n“Freedom is not given to us by anyone; we have to cultivate it ourselves\,” Thich Nhat Hanh. \n \nThis sangha provides a grounded and safe space to be present with your peers who share one simple yet profound goal: Peace in every Step (á la Thich Nhat  Hanh). Let us reclaim our deep listening and deep seeing into shared humanity. Let us discuss cross cultural sensitivities at the junction of trauma and mindfulness. Let us recenter\, inquire and clarify what resources may be best to offer to our communities.   \n  \nMay this space be a home base for kindness\, curiosity and inspiration amidst the chaos. \n \nWe will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month @ 11:00 am ET USA\, which is \n\n\n5:00 pm in Warsaw\, Poland \n\n\n6:00 pm in Jerusalem\, Israel/Palestine \n\n\n7:00 pm in Abu Dhabi\, Emirates \n\n\n  \n\n\n11:00 am in Washington DC\, USA \n\n\n4:00 pm in London\, UK \n\n\nPlease use the conversion app for your time zone\, respectively.
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/trauma-sensitive-mindfulness-teachers/2026-05-19/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T203000
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SUMMARY:Mentor-led Sangha | Gullu Singh
DESCRIPTION:Led by MMTCP Mentors\, these sessions offer a place for you to bring any and all of your personal practice and teaching questions and to be in sangha with alumni peers. In each session\, mentors will offer a short talk\, lead a reflective or practice exercise and then offer guidance and wisdom for any questions you have.   \n \nThis session is led by Gullu Singh and is from 7 – 8:30 pm ET;  the Zoom link is here \n \nPlease note: these sessions are not recorded. Now more than ever we need to be in community and though we can’t be together in person\, please join us live for this valuable community. \n \nMore about Gullu \nGulwinder “Gullu” Singh is a mindfulness and Dharma teacher who also practices corporate real estate law. Although he was exposed to meditation as a child\, he found his own practice when\, after law school\, he found himself working at high-powered law firms where the job was extremely stressful. \nGullu completed the four-year Spirit Rock Meditation Center Teacher Training Program and qualified to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Gullu is core faculty in the Mindfulness in Law Teacher Training\, the Spirit Rock Dedicated Practitioner Program\, and a mentor for MMTCP. He is also a core teacher and board member for Sacred Mountain Sangha\, a senior teacher at InsightLA\, and a member of the guiding teacher’s council at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. \n \nGullu is deeply inspired to share meditation as an antidote to stress\, a path to well-being\, and a way to inject more sanity\, compassion\, and wisdom into this world.
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/mentor-led-sangha-gullu-singh/
CATEGORIES:Learning Sessions, Mentor Offerings and Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T143000
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SUMMARY:Mindful Nonviolent Communication
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Sangha meeting:  11 am – 12:30 pm ET \n  \nThe Zoom link is here 
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/mindful-nonviolent-communication-4/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T133000
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CREATED:20260518T062521Z
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SUMMARY:Brahmaviharas Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Linda HIRSCH is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Linda HIRSCH’s Zoom Meeting \nTime: May 27\, 2026 12:00-1:30 PM Eastern Time  \n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86754305120?pwd=eNo2jakDLaASPmx4SNC4DjCQW3jYnq.1 \n  \nMeeting chat link \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/86754305120 \nMeeting ID: 867 5430 5120 \nPasscode: 569694 \n— \nPlease check my Post on our sangha page!
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/brahmaviharas-sangha-5/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260625T033442
CREATED:20260309T153358Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful in Nature Sangha
DESCRIPTION:See you for our monthly sangha at the following link: \nhttps://meet.google.com/esk-kquq-bqp
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/mindful-in-nature-sangha-4/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T210000
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CREATED:20260507T092304Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for all or part of our May session! Alyssa will guide us on the topic\, “Feel the feelings\, Drop the Story: Being Present with Discernment.” We will work with guided meditation and prompts to explore how we can strip our filters down to felt experience with less judging. Consider this a spring cleaning of sorts! Please join us on \nThursday\, May 28th\, 8-9 PM ET in this Zoom Room: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81193401080?pwd=M2x2TjhGaTF6Nksxd3B6RHMrZDVPUT09
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/lgbtqia-sangha-16/
CATEGORIES:Sangha Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T033442
CREATED:20260514T170140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T170140Z
UID:10004176-1780232400-1780239600@mmtcpalumni.org
SUMMARY:Becoming a Meditation Teacher on Insight Timer Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to increase your visibility as a meditation teacher and contribute to your livelihood through teaching? Join Hugh Byrne for a workshop on ‘Becoming a Meditation Teacher on Insight Timer’\, Sunday\, May 31\, 1:00 – 3:00pm eastern time.  \n \nIn this workshop we will discuss how to launch yourself as a teacher on Insight Timer\, and approaches to increasing visibility and contributing to your livelihood by offering meditations\, talks\, courses\, and live sessions on I.T.   \n  \nHugh Byrne has been a Buddhist meditation teacher since 2000 and is an emeritus teacher with the Insight Meditation Community of Washington and a guiding teacher with the DC Center for Mindful Living. Hugh has been an active teacher on Insight Timer for ten years and his meditations and talks have been downloaded over 3.5 million times. This workshop is offered on a dana/donation basis — MMTCP alums are invited to participate.  Please contact Hugh Byrne directly f you wish to attend or have any questions. 
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/becoming-a-meditation-teacher-on-insight-timer-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Learning Sessions, Mentor Offerings and Other Events
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