Awakin Circles

Gathering Locally

In living rooms around the world, people come together to sit in silence for an hour, share some inspirational moments for the second hour, and often have a light meal afterward. No teachers, no agendas. Circles are all volunteer-run and independently organized, with a simple wish for greater awakening of awareness and compassion, in kinship and community with one another. That’s Awakin.

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UPCOMING CIRCLES

Date Time Event Name
Sep 19, 2024
Thursday
6:30PM Pacific

Awakin Circle, Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA

The place where it started -- join this week!

Sep 19, 2024
Thursday

Sept: Silent Retreat (full day)
  Silent retreats offer a unique opportunity to hit the pause button on our day-to-day routines and spend time going within, to quieten our minds and listen to the whispers of our hearts. We invite ...

Sep 19, 2024
Thursday

Awakin Redding

Redding, CA, USA

We meet twice a month virtually, once in the morning and once in the evening in order to accomodate different time zones.  Let us know if you'd like to join next time!

Sep 20, 2024
Friday

Awakin (Virtual) Hertfordshire, UK
Hertfordshire, UK

We meet once a week virtually.  Do get in touch if you'd like to know more, join next week, or stay updated for future events!

Sep 21, 2024
Saturday

Fremont Mindfulness Meditation Circle - In Person Friday mini retreat
Inviting everyone for Friday mini retreatExperience within yourself “hereness ““Suchness ““Quietude “ easily found when when we sit n walk.. let’s try togetherAgenda:6:30 pm Pali and Vedic Chanting (optional)7 pm Walking Meditation7:20 Sitting ...

Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday

Awakin Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska

Let us know if you'd like to join our next circle!

Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday

Awakin Mumbai (Ghatkopar)
Mumbai, India

We meet every week, and would love to have you join us!

Sep 27, 2024
Friday

Fremont In person unique, beautiful and uplifting Death  Circle on September 26th
He who would teach men to die would, at the same time, teach them to live.   Inviting everyone to a unique, beautiful and uplifting Death  Circle on September 26th Thursday @ 6:30 pm ~ Please ...

Sep 27, 2024
Friday

Awakin Central London (Fitzrovia)
Central London (Fitzrovia)

We meet periodically, and would love to have you join the circle! Just Let us know.

Sep 28, 2024
Saturday
9:00AM Pacific

Awakin Call With Rachelle Jeanty
“When I learned that the kundalini energy awakens in others, like a candle lights up another candle, I deeply understood my life purpose.” After a two-year world tour as a back-up vocalist for Celine ...

LOCATIONS

Prior to the pandemic, Awakin gatherings were hosted in 104 locations in 34 countries around the world. Since then, different cultures have responded uniquely. To engage, you can explore the map below or explore our alphabetical listing.

**Note: Each Awakin Circle is independently organized by the host. Awakin Circles are inspired by the design principles of ServiceSpace and Awakin.org, but hosts and particular circles are not verified or monitored live. Concerns? Reach out to Care @ Awakin.

To learn about hosting a circle locally, please check out our guide below.

Start Your Own Local Circle

ABOUT AWAKIN CIRCLES

Awakin gatherings are rooted in silence, community, and service.

The first Awakin Circle emerged in 1996 when three friends got together to sit in silence, every Wednesday, in an ordinary living room in Silicon Valley. After the first hour of meditation, they shared some personal moments in the second hour and ended with a home-cooked meal together. There were no teachers, no brand, no marketing, no commerce, no agenda. Just a humble space for anyone to enjoy.

Instead of closing the door, they left it open ... to all. What emerged was totally unexpected -- and yet, so perfectly right. For over a decade, it was known simply as 'Wednesdays'. Over the years, more than 20 thousand people have walked into that initial living room (and that original circle still continues today), many of whom were friends who wanted to start "Wednesdays" in their own local community.

Today, Awakin Circles have touched countless lives across hundreds of locations around the globe. Each circle has its own flavor and context, is independently organized, and stays active as long as conditions are ripe. All circles are entirely volunteer-run, non-commercial, and labor of love offerings.

You can learn a bit more of its history here. (See also: Six Lessons From my First Awakin Circle)

"Meditation is a process of lightening up, of trusting the basic goodness of what we have and who we are, and of realizing that any wisdom that exists, exists in what we already have. We can lead our life so as to become more awake to who we are and what we’re doing rather than trying to improve or change or get rid of who we are or what we’re doing. The key is to wake up, to become more alert, more inquisitive and curious about ourselves." --Pema Chodron

Thank you for your resonance with our shared values. We are grateful to be in connected in the spirit of service, and look forward to planting a few more seeds of compassion together.

**Note: Each Awakin Circle is independently organized by the host. Awakin Circles are inspired by the design principles of ServiceSpace and Awakin.org, but hosts and particular circles are not verified or monitored live. Concerns? Reach out to Care @ Awakin.