Our community was founded in April 2022 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The focus of the community is to cultivate the energy of mindfulness, understanding, and compassion in ourselves, in our families, in our communities, and in the world. We use the teachings and practices offered by the Buddha and Thich Nhat Hanh as a guide in developing these energies. Faith in our community is the result of our own practice and experience; the focus is on practice and directly experiencing things as they are, for ourselves. All are welcome!
The Sangha’s core values are summarized by the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings, which include:
- Openness
- Non-Attachment to Views
- Freedom of Thought
- Awareness of Suffering
- Compassionate, Healthy Living
- Taking Care of Anger
- Dwelling Happily in the Present Moment
- True Community and Communication
- Truthful and Loving Speech
- Protecting and Nourishing the Sangha
- Right Livelihood
- Reverence for Life
- Generosity
- True Love
Interested in hosting a meditation event for your business? Contact us at mindfulnwa@gmail.com or call/text at 972-755-9808.
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