Opportunities to reflect, dialogue, envision, act, and build community
to realize a more just, inclusive, and compassionate society.
What began as a monthly dialogue, Community MindWorks has expanded to become the umbrella for a variety of program offerings sponsored by The Mindfulness Alliance. Through Community MindWorks, we support awareness-based social change by providing individuals with opportunities to reflect, dialogue, envision, act, and build community to realize a more just, inclusive, and compassionate society. Whether you're new to mindfulness or a longtime practitioner, everyone is welcome at our Community MindWorks gatherings!
Join Us for Mindful Pages book circle
exploring themes that expand the focus of mindfulness
beyond the self to include social change
exploring themes that expand the focus of mindfulness
beyond the self to include social change
Overview
Discover the joy of purposeful reading as we delve into thought provoking books that expand the focus of mindfulness from individual wellbeing to include social change. Each quarter we will learn from cutting-edge authors how to expand our mindfulness practice beyond a focus on self to an interconnected perspective focused on collective wellbeing. Join a supportive and welcoming community in deep reflection and discussion on how to mindfully make the shift from me to We. When Where and What Our next online book circle Tuesday April 16th, from 7:00 to 8:00p.m. Book: Real Change: Mindfulness to Heal Ourselves and the World, by Sharon Salzberg, a world-renowned teacher and author in the field of meditation. In this book, Salzberg shares mindfulness practices to foster both personal and societal transformation. Our first online book circle Tuesday, January 16, 2024, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Book: From Mindfulness to Heartfulness, by Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu, an American Japanese psychologist at Stanford University. In this book, eight principles are shared to transform ourselves into active, compassionate, global citizens. |
Make Mindful Pages part of your next chapter!
*Zoom Link - April 16th 7pm https://niagara-edu.zoom.us/j/83144587798?pwd=UmVvQUd6MGdEU0JrMGJjSWFxWm5hQT09 Meeting ID: 831 4458 7798 Passcode: 042993 Discussion Questions 1.What stood out for you in reading the book? 2.What is the change you seek to make in the world? 3.The author states that everyone has something to give. What is your offering to the world? 4.The author points out that mindfulness practices are not only for mountaintops but can provide us with the emotional and conceptual tools we need to make change. How can mindfulness practices support you with your change efforts? 5.The author recognizes the tension between the “me” and the “we.” We want to express our individuality and at the same time contribute to something greater than ourselves. How do you experience the tension between a focus on self and giving to others? 6.What are the key lessons you are taking from your reading of the book? How will you apply those lessons? |
In October, a local Forest Bathing session
was held at Delaware Park in Buffalo
was held at Delaware Park in Buffalo
There is much to learn personally and as a community from dialoguing with nature if we listen mindfully. Forest bathing connects us to nature’s wisdom.
Our Forest Bathing adventure was an inspiring time to connect with ourselves, each other, and nature. Join us next time for meaningful conversation and mindful moments.
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During challenging times, connection and community are essential.