Wake Up Sanghas are communities of practice for younger practitioners (typically age 18-35ish) in the Plum Village tradition, as taught by the late Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. A Sangha gathers regularly to practice sitting and walking meditation and study and discuss the way of living our daily lives in love, peace, and happiness. Join us for our monthly gatherings at Peace House, and sign up for the mailing list at https://tinyurl.com/wakeupboston.
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Wake Up Boston: Young Meditators Sangha
Peace House Community Programs
Interested in Zen practice? Full Moon Zen, a local Soto Zen sangha, now meets at Peace House at 7:15 p.m. on Thursdays. Weekly practice sessions include meditation, chanting, dokusan (meeting with a teacher for koan practice and/or discussion), and monthly Dharma talks. All are welcome!
Full Moon Zen Sangha
Peace House is delighted to host a new community gathering called Kindred. Kindred is “focused on seeing and filling the deep need for connection, creativity, rest, and contemplation in society. In a world that is more complex by the day, the Kindred community is simple. We work to introduce the healing qualities of collaborative arts exploration and mindfulness. Our deep wish is to meet people where they are, providing a solution to the epidemic of loneliness in our world through community-based creativity, collaboration, and deep relaxation.”
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Kindred
Rev. Mary Leahy will be leading a bi-monthly contemplative prayer group on Tuesday evenings at 5:30 pm at Peace House. All are invited. Sign up here or drop in at the scheduled time.
Centering prayer is a method of contemplation that aims to enter the silence where we encounter the indwelling Living God. It is where God is closer than breath, thought, and consciousness. Centering prayer is not meant to replace other forms of prayer but rather to add meaning and depth to our relationship with the Sacred. Instead of active movement, we become more receptive to God's presence. In addition to meaning-making, centering prayer also aids in breaking the chains of compulsive thinking and anxious worrying. Open to all faith traditions (as the Christ is present in every aspect of the universe), centering prayer can be adapted to any religious or secular practice. Instruction will flex to the dominant background and experiences of the group.