ONE DHARMA: Dallas Meditation Center
We are one of the first and largest Interfaith meditation centers in
North Texas, home to Zen Buddhism, Mindfulness,
Thich Nhat Hanh (Interbeing Sangha), Amitabha
(Pure Land) Chanting, Yoga, Qigong, and
other authentic and genuine traditions of meditation and
mindful living.
Location:Dallas Meditation Center •
810 West Arapaho Road, Suite 98 •
Richardson, TX 75080 •
map and directions Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday, 11:00am - 4:00pm
• 972.432.7871
Dallas Meditation Center welcomes people of all races,
genders, sexual orientations, and religions. * All of DMC's Weekly Meditation, Yoga and Qigong classes are donation-based.
Founded by Brother ChiSing, this
Interfaith Buddhist Meditation Community (inspired by the
teachings and practices of Thich Nhat Hanh and other
great spiritual teachers) is our largest main meditation
gathering of the week (30-40 persons) with walking and sitting
meditations, kirtan chanting & music, inspiring messages,
and community sharing (open to all levels of meditation
experience, both beginners and more experienced meditators).
Monthly Potluck Dinner. Click for more information...
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WEEKDAY “ZEN-To-Go” MEDITATIONS @ DMC
Facilitated by
Bobbie Perkins,
staff teachers and other members. (10 minutes Walking Meditation • 25 minutes Sitting Meditation • short reflection on practice)
NOTE: Noon Zen-To-Go meditation will not meet on Monday, January 1.
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MONDAY evening, 7:30-9:00pm
MINDFUL MONDAYS
NOTE: This group will not meet on January 1.
Practical mindfulness for everyday living. Facilitated
by Cornell Kinderknecht & other
facilitators. Walking and sitting meditation, chanting,
mindful movement, discussion/sharing. All are
welcome. Some previous meditation experience is
helpful.
► Get more information about Mindful
Mondays.
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TUESDAY evening, 7:00-9:00pm
Wake Up Dallas YES
Young Enlightened Souls A Young Adults (20's & 30's) Meditation Fellowship
A meditation & and social group for Young Adults
(20's & 30's) faciltated trained Young Adult
co-facilitators.
Each
evening will include beginner-friendly walking and
sitting meditation, a song or two, Dharma teachings, sharing &
discussion, and refreshments afterwards. All Young Adults
(20's & 30's) are encouraged to participate.
► Get more info about this group.
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WEDNESDAY evening - 7:30-9:00pm
Interbeing Sangha
NOTE: This group will not meet on November 22, 2017.
A meditation group that meets every Wednesday and practices
and studies the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Our group
practice consists of two sitting meditations, walking
meditation, singing/chanting and a dharma talk or study.
Facilitated
by Bobbie Perkins and other trained
sangha facilitators.
► Get more information about this group.
Meditation Special Events:
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Sunday, April 29, 2018 - 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Awakening Heart (Community of Mindful Living)
Founded by Brother ChiSing, this
Interfaith Buddhist Meditation Community (inspired by the
teachings and practices of Thich Nhat Hanh and other
great spiritual teachers) is our largest main meditation
gathering of the week (30-40 persons) with walking and sitting
meditations, kirtan chanting & music, inspiring messages,
and community sharing (open to all levels of meditation
experience, both beginners and more experienced meditators).
Sangha YUM social gathering this week follows at 7:15 -
dinner out at a nearby restaurant. Meet up at the end of
our meditation gathering and we will caravan over to the
restaurant. All are welcome.
*** Community Potluck Dinner this Sunday, September 21! Bring a vegetarian dish or non-alcoholic beverage to share. Bring a friend. Bring family.
FIRST WEDNESDAYS
5 Mindfulness Trainings Recitation
@ Interbeing Sangha
Join Interbeing Sangha for the First Wednesday of the month
which includes recitation of the 5 Mindfulness Trainings. This
group meets every Wednesday and practices
and studies the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Our group
practice consists of two sitting meditations, walking
meditation, singing/chanting and a dharma talk or study.
Facilitated
by Bobbie Perkins and other trained
sangha facilitators.
► Get more information about this group.
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Sunday, May 2, 2018 - 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Awakening Heart (Community of Mindful Living)
Founded by Brother ChiSing, this
Interfaith Buddhist Meditation Community (inspired by the
teachings and practices of Thich Nhat Hanh and other
great spiritual teachers) is our largest main meditation
gathering of the week (30-40 persons) with walking and sitting
meditations, kirtan chanting & music, inspiring messages,
and community sharing (open to all levels of meditation
experience, both beginners and more experienced meditators).
Sangha YUM social gathering this week follows at 7:15 -
dinner out at a nearby restaurant. Meet up at the end of
our meditation gathering and we will caravan over to the
restaurant. All are welcome.
*** Community Potluck Dinner this Sunday, September 21! Bring a vegetarian dish or non-alcoholic beverage to share. Bring a friend. Bring family.
Yoga and Meditation Mini Retreat
with Andy McDonald
A retreat that brings together the mindful movement and breath
awareness of yoga with the heart-opening, centering practice of
meditation. This retreat will include yoga postures, walking
meditation, seated meditation, and reclining guided relaxation. Bring yoga mat if you have one.
Facilitated by Andy McDonald. Fee: $40
A workshop open to all to experience the peace and joy of
mindfulness and meditation. This workshop is great for those
just starting meditation, those who've been meditating and want
some guidance, and those who just want a refresher.
Facilitated
by Bobbie Perkins. (Space limited to 16 persons)
► Get information and register online for this workshop.
► Get a flyer for this workshop.
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Sunday, May 13, 2018 - 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Awakening Heart (Community of Mindful Living)
Founded by Brother ChiSing, this
Interfaith Buddhist Meditation Community (inspired by the
teachings and practices of Thich Nhat Hanh and other
great spiritual teachers) is our largest main meditation
gathering of the week (30-40 persons) with walking and sitting
meditations, kirtan chanting & music, inspiring messages,
and community sharing (open to all levels of meditation
experience, both beginners and more experienced meditators).
Sangha YUM social gathering this week follows at 7:15 -
dinner out at a nearby restaurant. Meet up at the end of
our meditation gathering and we will caravan over to the
restaurant. All are welcome.
*** Community Potluck Dinner this Sunday, September 21! Bring a vegetarian dish or non-alcoholic beverage to share. Bring a friend. Bring family.
The meditative, sequenced form of Easy Tai Chi is gentle,
graceful, and flowing, using movements from longer Tai Chi forms
that affect the entire body. Benefits
may include improved balance, coordination and strength,
increased relaxation, energy, circulation, flexibility, muscle
tone, enhanced immune system and the lower blood
pressure. Previous experince is not required. Facilitated
by Janna
Whitton. Drop-in suggested donation: $10-$20 per class
• Contact Janna at TaiChiWithJanna@gmail.com
• www.TaiChiWithJanna.com
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WEDNESDAY mornings, 9:15-10:15am
Tai Chi for Busy People (Easy Tai Chi)
NOTE: This group will not meet on January 17, 2018.
The meditative, sequenced form of Easy Tai Chi is gentle,
graceful, and flowing, using movements from longer Tai Chi forms
that affect the entire body. Benefits
may include improved balance, coordination and strength,
increased relaxation, energy, circulation, flexibility, muscle
tone, enhanced immune system and the lower blood
pressure. Previous experince is not required. Facilitated
by Janna
Whitton. Drop-in suggested donation: $10-$20 per class
• Contact Janna at TaiChiWithJanna@gmail.com
• www.TaiChiWithJanna.com
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WEDNESDAY mornings, 10:45-11:45am
Qigong with Janna
NOTE: This group will not meet on January 17, 2018.
NOTE: This class will not meet on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Ages 5-12. Kids yoga in English and Spanish includes original art, music,
games, stories, and other mindful, sensory-integrated activities
to build left/right brain integration, concentration, body
awareness, discipline, and confidence.
These classes also introduce breathing and relaxation
techniques that are especially beneficial for this age group,
along with promoting flexibility, strength and balance.
Instructed by Karina Marino, RCYT. Fees - $10/session
► RSVP to Karina by email or at 972.866.9300.
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FRIDAYS, 12noon-1:00pm - January 5, 12, 19
Laughter Yoga & Meditation with Jyoti
Come laugh your stress off, laughter is truly the best
medicine. Whether you want to relieve everyday stress, aches and
pains or just want to lighten up your mood, this yoga form is
for you. Laughter not only increases the circulation of blood,
it vibrates the organs in your body which helps energize
them. Laughter has been scientifically proven to relax the mind
and improve the quality of sleep.
Facilitated by Jyoti Subramanian. Suggested donation: $10-$20 per class
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Private Instruction By Appointment
Mindful Yoga for All Levels with Andy McDonald, RYT
NOTE: This group will not meet on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2015.
Through mindful movement and breath awareness, this style of
yoga connects mind, body and spirit. You will experience a
mental, emotional, and physical practice, achieving a deep state
of relaxation, calmness, and peace.
• Contact Andy directly to schedule private individual or group sessions.
Join us for a morning of self-care, promoting your body's
natural healing abilities through the mind-body practices of
Qigong, Tai Chi and Meditation. Bring more health and healing
to yourself and to the world!
Facilitated by Janna Whitton and Janet Sandman. Fee: $40. To register call Janna, 972.489.9584 or Janet,
214.427.1842.
► Get a flyer for this event.
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Saturday, May 5, 2018 - 9:30-11:00am
Yoga Sadhana with Jyoti
A wonderful way to begin or keep up your spiritual practice.
The 90-minute Sadhana includes Energization Exercises,
Pranayama, Yoga poses with affirmations, Chanting, and
Meditation.
Facilitated by Jyoti Subramanian. Fee: $20 per participant. Pre-registration is required. RSVP to Jyoti at
469.441.4390
or handsolite@gmail.com.
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Saturday, May 12, 2018 - 9:30am-12:00noon
Yoga and Meditation Mini Retreat
with Andy McDonald
A retreat that brings together the mindful movement and breath
awareness of yoga with the heart-opening, centering practice of
meditation. This retreat will include yoga postures, walking
meditation, seated meditation, and reclining guided relaxation. Bring yoga mat if you have one.
Facilitated by Andy McDonald. Fee: $40
NOTE: This group will not meet on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2014.
For those whose means never quite meet their needs, or whose
true creative/professional passions and talents seem stifled, UA
may be the answer. The Twelve Steps unlock many
doors.
General info at www.underearnersanonymous.org
Local group details contact jtexana@yahoo.com Fee: by donation
Other Special Events:
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Saturday, April 28, 2018 - 7:00-9:00pm
Dallas Meditation Center DRUM CIRCLE
Meets the LAST SATURDAY of each month. Bring your
drums and percussion instruments. If you don't have any, don't
worry, there's plenty to go around.
Facilitated by Dorayne Breedlove. Suggested love offering: $10-$20.
► Get a flyer.
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Saturday, May 5, 2018 - 2:00-3:30pm
Life After Divorce
Within every ending is a new beginning. If you only focus on
loss, you miss the joy of discovering hidden parts of yourself
and being in charge of your own destiny. I'll help you move
forward with freedom and excitement.
Facilitated by Dr. Paula Joyce. Fee: $35
► Get more info and register online.
► Contact Dr. Paula: 214.208.3533.
Special Event:
SUNDAY evening, 5:00-7:00 pm
TUESDAY evening, 7:00-9:00pm
MONDAY evening, 7:00-8:30pm
