Zen Buddhism is becoming very popular in the US due to it very direct, upfront and empirical approach to understanding Buddhism and how it can benefit us. Zen attracts many different people, from all walks of life, because of its non-dogmatic, yet simple way it teaches the dharma through meditation and discussion. Fairfax lacks and formal Zen Center or Zendo, and I see that there is more than enough interest to found a small, friendly and informal Zen meditation and discussion group. The group w …
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The OWL-SG is for people in the Occoquan, Woodbridge, & Lake Ridge community interested in mindfulness meditation practices. Our sessions are held on Wednesday mornings at 8:15am. We do not currently have evening sessions since we have not been able to find a suitable venue. If you know of a possibility in the OWL area, please contact the organizer at Since we currently meet in a private residence, we ask that you join Meetup.com before we announce the address and contact information. …
We are a group of students putting the teachings of Tendai Buddhism into practice. If you want to learn about Buddhist practice, meditation, and the wisdom teachings, then come on down!
Mintwood Zendo is a meditation group that provides an opportunity for the GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered) community and their friends to strengthen their spirituality. Our community (Sangha) consists of Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike who practice Zazen, the form of our sitting meditation, which originated in the Zen Buddhist tradition. We come together on Wednesday evenings to develop, strenthen and support one another in our practice through silent meditation. The Zendo was foun …
I've heard that the nature of Adyashanti gatherings are as varied as the people who come together. We get together each month to do a brief silent meditation together, converse and watch or listen to a satsang with Adya pausing to chat about it. On this particular teacher's teaching style, Adya’s talks are often on the challenges of the inner life, offering lucid, down-to-earth advice on topics ranging from the ego, illusion, and "spiritual addiction" to compassion, letting go, the eternal now …
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