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Dallas Meditation Center
We are one of the first and largest nonprofit Interfaith
meditation centers in North Texas, home to Meditation and
Mindfulness (modeled in the style of Zen Master Thich Nhat
Hanh), Chanting, Yoga, Taichi, Qigong, and other genuine traditions of
meditation and mindful living. All are welcome. Our practice is
intentionally beginner friendly.
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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 Dallas Medidation Center's Weekly Meditation, Yoga and Qigong classes are donation-based.
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Upcoming Events at Dallas Meditation Center
Our center
will be closed on July 4.
No classes will be held. Please enjoy your holiday mindfully.
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Upcoming SPECIAL EVENTS
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People of Color
Mini-RETREAT
@ Dallas Meditation Center
Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013
2:00 - 5:00pm
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DALLAS MEDITATION CENTER
will be closed on July 4.
No classes will be held. Please enjoy your holidays mindfully.
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ANGELS, GUIDES
& BODHISATTVAS
5-Week Monday Evening Class
@ Dallas Meditation Center
Monday evenings
Beginning Feb. 9, 2015
7:30 - 9:30pm
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Pre-THANKSGIVING Celebration
@ Awakening Heart
Sunday, Nov 23, 2014
5:00pm - Meditation & More
7:00pm - Vegetarian potluck dinner
Dallas Meditation Center
727 S. Floyd Rd, Richardson, TX
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Special Event:
Lunar New Year
Celebration
February 9, 2014
5:00-8:00pm
Meditation, music, chant, dance,
ritual, messages, dinner. ALL ARE WELCOME!
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Meditation Events
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SUNDAY evening, 5:00-7:00 pm
AWAKENING HEART
(Community of Mindful Living)
Founded
by Brother ChiSing, this welcoming
Interfaith Buddhist Meditation Community (inspired by the teachings
and practices of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh and other
great spiritual teachers) is our largest main mindfulness meditation
gathering of the week (30-40 persons) with walking and sitting
meditations, chanting & music, inspiring messages, and
community sharing. Open to all levels of meditation
experience, both beginners and more experienced meditators. We
welcome persons of any spiritual tradition, including those not
part of any spiritual or faith tradition.
Click for more information...
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WEEKDAY “ZEN-To-Go” MEDITATIONS @ Dallas Meditation Center
Facilitated by
Bobbie Perkins,
staff teachers and other members.
(10 minutes Walking Meditation • 25 minutes Sitting Meditation • short reflection on practice)
► NOON “ZEN-To-Go” Meditations
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday • 12:00noon-12:45pm
NOTE: Noon Zen-To-Go meditation will not meet on
January 1.
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MONDAY evening, 7:30-9:00pm
MINDFUL MONDAYS
NOTE: This group will not meet on December 31.
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
NOTE: This group will not meet on January 1.
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 April 17, 2019.
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.
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Sunday, December 1, 2019 - 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Awakening Heart (Community of Mindful Living)
Founded
by Brother ChiSing, this welcoming
Interfaith Buddhist Meditation Community (inspired by the teachings
and practices of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh and other
great spiritual teachers) is our largest main mindfulness meditation
gathering of the week (30-40 persons) with walking and sitting
meditations, chanting & music, inspiring messages, and
community sharing. Open to all levels of meditation
experience, both beginners and more experienced meditators. We
welcome persons of any spiritual tradition, including those not
part of any spiritual or faith tradition.
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, May 26! Bring a vegetarian dish or non-alcoholic beverage to share. Bring a friend. Bring family.
► Click for more information...
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Wednesday, December 4, 2019 - 7:30-9:00pm
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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Friday, December 6, 2019 - 6:00-10:00pm
Annual All Sanghas Meeting
and Dance Night
An end-of-the year meeting to learn about what's been going on at Dallas
Meditation Center and to talk about the direction for next year
and beyond. All attendees of the Awakening Heart gatherings
(Sunday Awakening Heart, Mindful Mondays, Wake Up Dallas YES,
Interbeing Sangha, Zen-to-Go) and all other gatherings and
events at Dallas Meditation Center welcome! Meet the board of
directors and each other. We'll conclude the evening with the
monthly First Friday Fun Night dancing.
6-8pm Meeting
8-10pm First Friday Fun Night Meditate and Dance Party!
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Friday, December 6, 2019 - 8:00-10:00pm
First Friday Fun Night:
Meditate and Dance Party!
Get your weekend started right with First Friday Fun NIght:
Meditate & Dance Party at Dallas Meditation Center.
This community gathering is family-friendly and takes place the
first Friday of each month. All ages are welcome. We will
practice sitting meditation, then have fun moving and grooving
to a variety of energetic world and electronic music, mixed by a
live DJ, Streaming Synergy.
Please observe the fifth precept and refrain from consuming
alcohol, drugs, or any other products which contain toxins at
this gathering.
Admission: By donation, $10-$20 / person suggested. No RSVP necessary.
► Click for more information.
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Sunday, December 8, 2019 - 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Awakening Heart (Community of Mindful Living)
Founded
by Brother ChiSing, this welcoming
Interfaith Buddhist Meditation Community (inspired by the teachings
and practices of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh and other
great spiritual teachers) is our largest main mindfulness meditation
gathering of the week (30-40 persons) with walking and sitting
meditations, chanting & music, inspiring messages, and
community sharing. Open to all levels of meditation
experience, both beginners and more experienced meditators. We
welcome persons of any spiritual tradition, including those not
part of any spiritual or faith tradition.
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.
► Click for more information...
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Sunday, December 15, 2019 - 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Awakening Heart (Community of Mindful Living)
Founded
by Brother ChiSing, this welcoming
Interfaith Buddhist Meditation Community (inspired by the teachings
and practices of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh and other
great spiritual teachers) is our largest main mindfulness meditation
gathering of the week (30-40 persons) with walking and sitting
meditations, chanting & music, inspiring messages, and
community sharing. Open to all levels of meditation
experience, both beginners and more experienced meditators. We
welcome persons of any spiritual tradition, including those not
part of any spiritual or faith tradition.
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, May 26! Bring a vegetarian dish or non-alcoholic beverage to share. Bring a friend. Bring family.
► Click for more information...
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Saturday, December 21, 2019 - 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
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Saturday, December 21, 2019, 2:00-4:00pm
Deep Relaxation and Touching the Earth
A beautiful and gentle practice to come to peace in the present
moment, releasing worry, anger and fear in the body while
opening it to compassion. Wear comfortable clothing. We'll have
mats and blankets but you're welcome to bring your own if you
like.
Facilitated by Bobbie Perkins and Cornell
Kinderknecht.
Suggested donation: $25.
► Get a flyer for this event.
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YOGA, QIGONG & TAI CHI Events
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MONDAY evenings, 6:00-7:00pm
Tai Chi for Busy People (Easy Tai Chi)
NOTE: This group will not meet on November 11.
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, 9:30-10:30am
Tai Chi for Busy People (Easy Tai Chi)
NOTE: This group will not meet on July 24.
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 July 24.
Instructed
by Janna
Whitton. Previous experience with Qigong is not
required.
Drop-in suggested donation: $10-$20 per class
Contact Janna at TaiChiWithJanna@gmail.com
• www.TaiChiWithJanna.com
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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.
► www.thenatureofstillness.com
► Email: andymcdonaldyoga@gmail.com
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Saturday, December 21, 2019 - 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
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OTHER Events
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THURSDAY evenings, 7:00-9:00pm
Loving Groups
Unconditional Love Support Group
NOTE: This group will not meet on July 4.
Unconditional Love is truly caring about the happiness of
another with no expectation of return. Join us to begin a
mindful practice of unconditional love. Hosted by Jane Snyder
LGCH.
Suggested donation: $10.
► For more information, contact Gene at 817.201.6939 or geneblueeyes@hotmail.com.
► Learn more about Loving Groups.
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DALLAS, TEXAS
Saturday, October 19, 2019 - 2:00-3:30pm
Walking the Labyrinth: A Sacred Experience
The labyrinth is a walking meditation that helps you find your
way. The sacred geometry built into the labyrinth does the work
for you. Release the past, connect with the Divine and move
forward with more peace, joy and happiness.
Facilitated by Dr. Paula Joyce.
Location:
Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
14115 Hillcrest Rd.
Dallas, TX 75254
Fee: $35
► Get more info and register online.
► Contact Dr. Paula: 214.208.3533.
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Friday, December 6, 2019 - 8:00-10:00pm
First Friday Fun Night:
Meditate and Dance Party!
Get your weekend started right with First Friday Fun NIght:
Meditate & Dance Party at Dallas Meditation Center.
This community gathering is family-friendly and takes place the
first Friday of each month. All ages are welcome. We will
practice sitting meditation, then have fun moving and grooving
to a variety of energetic world and electronic music, mixed by a
live DJ, Streaming Synergy.
Please observe the fifth precept and refrain from consuming
alcohol, drugs, or any other products which contain toxins at
this gathering.
Admission: By donation, $10-$20 / person suggested. No RSVP necessary.
► Click for more information.
► Go to the Facebook event.
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Saturday, December 7, 2019 - 2:00-3:30pm
Hope and Silver Linings Workshop
Happiness comes from how we think about our circumstances; not
what our circumstances are. Learn to: shift your thoughts from
fear, worry and negativity to hope; find the silver linings in
every situation; and have compassion for yourself and others.
Facilitated by Dr. Paula Joyce.
Fee: $35
► Get more info and register online.
► Contact Dr. Paula: 214.208.3533.
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Sunday, December 29, 2019 - 2:00-3:30pm
Gong Journeys Meditation with Osten Aune
Gong Journeys is a form of sound therapy that encourages
meditation, self-healing, deep rest, relaxation, prayer and
spirituality; a rejuvenation of the body, mind, and spirit. The
session begins with gentle movements to calm the mind and body
and then be immersed in the soothing sounds of the
gongs. Facilitated by Osten Aune.
Fee: by donation
► Gong Journeys website.
► See a video on what a gong meditation experience is like.
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