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. […]
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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 […]
Omaha Meditates 2023
Mindfulness Outreach Initiative is a proud sponsor of Omaha Meditates. Omaha Meditates is an invitation to dedicate one minute or more to greater well-being. Participate at any time during the 24 hour period. Sit, stand, lie down, or walk. Choose whatever approach best allows you to be fully attentive to the present moment. In service […]
Reflections on a Solo Retreat
Last fall, amid the pandemic, I found myself wanting to find a way to have a retreat experience outside of the home. At the time there was still not a COVID vaccine available, and we were publicly being told to shelter in place and not gather with relatives living outside of our home during the […]
Sangha Spotlight — George Edward Christensen
How long have you been coming to MOI events? Seven years. How did you get interested in meditation practice? I realized that even though my overall life situation was good, I felt “dis-ease”. I wanted to end my suffering. Share a memory or feeling you have about MOI. For me, MOI has consistently been a […]
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