ONE DHARMA: 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.
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.
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 spritual tradition, including those not
part of any spritual 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)
NOTE: Noon Zen-To-Go meditation will not meet on Wednesday, July 4.
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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 July 4, 2018.
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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Friday, August 17, 2018, 8:00-10:00pm
Meditate and Dance Party!
Get your weekend started right with this summer dance party
series which will meet every other Friday at Dallas Meditation
Center.
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.
Hosted by Wake Up Dallas YES, Awakening Heart (Community of
Mindful Living) and Dallas Meditation Center.
• Summer 2018 dates: July 6, July 20, August 3, August 17, August 31.
► Click for more information.
► Go to the Facebook event.
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Saturday, August 18, 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
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 spritual tradition, including those not
part of any spritual 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.
A wonderful way to begin or keep up your spiritual practice.
The Sadhana includes Energization Exercises,
Pranayama, Yoga poses with affirmations, Chanting, and
Meditation.
Facilitated by Jyoti Subramanian. Fee: $40 per participant.
► Pre-registration is required. RSVP to Jyoti at
469.441.4390
or handsolite@gmail.com.
► Learn more about Yoga Sadhana
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Saturday, August 25, 2018 - 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Mindfulness Meditation Afternoon Retreat
Join Dallas Meditation Center for an afternoon mindfulness
meditation retreat. Experience different styles of meditation,
various mindfulness practices, music, deep relaxation, and
calming peace. Leave with more energy, decreased anxiety and
stress, and a deeper connection to those around you.
Facilitated by Bobbie Perkins, Lisa
November, Jennifer Landon,
Cornell Kinderknecht and Kelly Haltom.
* This retreat is intended for adults who are able to sit in
stillness and silence for 20 minutes at a time. Some previous
meditation experience is helpful. If you are looking for
meditation instruction, please attend one of Dallas Meditation
Center's beginner meditation workshops.
Location:
Dallas Meditation Center
810 West Arapaho Road, Suite 98
Richardson, TX 75080 Map and directions.
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 spritual tradition, including those not
part of any spritual 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.
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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Saturday, September 8, 2018
2:00-5:30pm
Beginner's Meditation Workshop
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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Saturday, September 29, 2018
1:30-9:00 p.m.
Dallas Meditation Center
FALL FESTIVAL
Dallas Meditation Center will be hosting our Free Fall Festival
Saturday, September 29, 2018 showcasing all the different
services, classes, and activities the center offers. ALL ARE
WELCOME. Admission is free.
We will be holding 20-minute vignettes of classes and activities
offered at the center, including meditation, yoga, Tai Chi,
Qigong, music, and more. There will be free finger foods and
beverages.
► Get information about this event.
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 July 4, 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
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. Fee: $10
► RSVP to Jyoti at 469.441.4390
or handsolite@gmail.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.
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 wonderful way to begin or keep up your spiritual practice.
The Sadhana includes Energization Exercises,
Pranayama, Yoga poses with affirmations, Chanting, and
Meditation.
Facilitated by Jyoti Subramanian. Fee: $40 per participant.
► Pre-registration by July 27 is required. RSVP to Jyoti at
469.441.4390
or handsolite@gmail.com.
► Learn more about Yoga Sadhana
NOTE: This group will not meet on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2014.
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 Gene Flake
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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Every Other FRIDAY evening, 8:00-10:00pm
August 17, August 31
Meditate and Dance Party!
Get your weekend started right with this summer dance party
series which will meet every other Friday at Dallas Meditation
Center.
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.
Hosted by Wake Up Dallas YES, Awakening Heart (Community of
Mindful Living) and Dallas Meditation Center.
• Summer 2018 dates: July 6, July 20, August 3, August 17, August 31.
► Click for more information.
► Go to the Facebook event.
Other Special Events:
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DALLAS, TEXAS
Saturday, June 16, 2018 - 2:00-3:30pm
More Fun, Less Stress Playshop
There are 2 ways to de-stress: learn how to let go of stress,
anxiety and pain; and push it out with laughter, happiness and
fun. Enlightenment means lightening up. Let's find new ways to
lighten up and enjoy our lives.
Facilitated by Dr. Paula Joyce. Location:
CSLDallas
International Place
4801 Spring Valley Road, Suite 115
Dallas, TX 75244
Einstein said: "Creativity is intelligence having fun." We are
all born creative, but judgment causes us to doubt ourselves. To
deny our creativity is to hide the deepest part of
ourselves. Let's free or expand our creativity and free
ourselves!
Facilitated by Dr. Paula Joyce. Fee: $35
► Get more info and register online.
► Contact Dr. Paula: 214.208.3533.
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Saturday, August 25, 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.
Special Event:
SUNDAY evening, 5:00-7:00 pm
TUESDAY evening, 7:00-9:00pm
THURSDAY evenings, 7:00-9:00pm
