How long have you been coming to MOI events? A little over 3 years How did you get interested in meditation practice? I was introduced to meditation about 15 years ago when my parents began contemplative practice. In the fall of 2018, I attended an MOI event at the Kaneko in Omaha. I had some […]
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Why Generosity Is Not Enough
I was inspired to write this while listening to the radio a couple of weeks ago. The essence of what was said was that while generosity was a positive action and quality, it was not enough, and that justice was more important. The reason given for this was that generosity made the giver feel good […]
Sangha Spotlight — Mitchell Berry
How long have you been coming to MOI events? Since January 2020 How did you get interested in meditation practice? I’ve had passing interest in meditation since I was a teenager. My mother is a very spiritual person and she introduced me to yoga and meditation, and I started practicing yoga regularly when I was […]
Sangha Spotlight — Patty Pandzik
How long have you been coming to MOI events? 4 months How did you get interested in meditation practice? Living in Portland Oregon, I was invited to attend a gathering to hear a monk speak. This was the beginning of many years of swimming in the water of Theravada Buddhism with ordained monks & nuns. […]
2022 New Year’s Message
Greetings to all our dear friends and generous supporters! It’s the start of a new year and we at MOI are excited for all that’s ahead. It’s been a difficult time with many changes and a great many challenges over the past couple of years. While the work that we do in the community is […]
Sangha Spotlight — David Reed
How long have you been coming to MOI events? Two years. How did you get interested in meditation practice? Through working with others on the 10-step recovery process Share a memory or feeling you have about MOI. Walking into MOI and seeing all the cushions and mats were the exact same color as the hoody […]