Virtual Events

Daily Morning Meditation

Dates: Every day 8:00-9:00am PT
Cost: Gift Economy / aka on Donation
Location: Virtual via Zoom:  https://zoom.us/j/370125244
Zoom Password: meditation
Registration: None needed / just show up!

 

Brief Summary:

We gather in community 365 mornings a year for a short teaching, meditation, and discussion.  Usually, around 20 to 30 people join.  You are welcome to have your video on or off, and stay for as little or as long as you like.

Morning Flow (Monday to Friday):

8:00 – 8:10ish  — a short talk (Fridays are way-seeking mind talks)
8:10ish – 8:45am — silent meditation
8:45 – 9:00am — group discussion

Morning Flow (Saturday & Sunday)

8:00 – 8:55am — silent meditation
8:55 – 9:00am — “lightning round,” sharing intentions for the day or one-sentence reflections

Visit here for more information.

 

Deep Dhamma in Daily Life — Virtual Bi-Weekly Class

When: ~ Every other Tuesday from 4-5pm PT (see above link for specific dates)
Where: Zoom (here’s the link)
Cost: Gift Economy / donation
Registration: None needed / just show up!

 

Brief Summary:

This bi-weekly class will explore how to weave “Deep Dhamma” into our daily lives, unpacking traditional Buddhist teachings to live with greater love, integrity, wisdom, meditative presence, and inner freedom.  A typical class features a 15-minute talk, 15-minute guided meditation, and 30 minutes of discussion/questions. 

For 2024, the classes will all revolve around the Buddha’s “Seven Factors of Awakening,” which include mindfulness, investigation, effort, joy, tranquility, concentration, and equanimity.

Visit here for more information & specific class themes.

 

Local Events in Portland

 

The Power of Silence  — A Daylong Buddhist Insight Meditation Retreat (hybrid also on Zoom!)

Date: Saturday, 1/25/24, from 10:00am to 4:00pm+
Location: Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in NE Portland
Cost: Gift economy / aka donation
Registration: RSVP required; email me via David AT Pathofsincerity DOT com

 

Brief Summary:

As modern people, we live our lives with so much activity and busyness that we rarely take an hour, let alone a day, to be free from any kind of doing, information receiving, or activity.

In turn, the primary practice for this day will be to let go of all the activity, both externally and internally.  You’ll be encouraged to keep it really simple, engage in timeless mindfulness practice, and cultivate a deeper & more present relationship with both yourself and this very moment.

After an opening talk, the day will be held in silence until some mindful discussion at the end of the day.  All experience levels are welcome!

Visit here for more information.

 

Monthly Sangha — Meditation + Dhamma + Community

Dates: 2nd Sundays from 6:30-8pm+
Location: Awakenings Wellness Studio @ 1016 SE 12th Avenue Portland, OR 97214
Cost: Gift Economy / Donation
Registration: None needed / just show up!

• NOTE: ON DEC 8 ONLY, TIME IS MOVED TO 5PM TO 7PM.

Brief Summary:

This group is devoted to cultivating the Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path, especially the key teachings on ethics, meditation, and wisdom.  While the idea is to spiritually beautify our lives in every possible way, we’ll place special emphasis on how via wise awareness, freedom is always available right now. 

We aspire to build community, explore Buddhist philosophy in a down-to-earth manner, and find ways to bring these rich teachings alive in our own lives.

Remaining 2024 Dates: 12/8

Visit here for more information.

 

Sangha Service Day

Dates: December 14th, 8:45-1pm
Location: Friends of Trees in Beaverton
Registration: RSVP required; email me via David AT Pathofsincerity DOT com

 

 

Community Discussion

For both the local & online communities, I host a free virtual Discord forum, for ongoing discussion in a more informal way.

There are sub-forums for the local sangha, the morning meditation group, wholesome living, general discussion, and also a fairly active daily gratitude forum.

Via this link, you’ll need to hit the “join the server” tab on the left side of the screen and submit an “application.”  This is basically just a way to keep out spammers.  Once you submit it, I’ll “approve your application” and you’re free to just check it out & disappear, or stick around and participate!