Awakin Pune, Nigdi, India
"Meditation is not a means to an end; there is no end, no arrival; it is a movement in time and out of time. Every system, method, binds thought to time, but choiceless awareness of every thought and feeling, understanding of their motives, their mechanism, allowing them to blossom, is the beginning of meditation." ‑‑J. Krishnamurti
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At every Awakin Circle, few of us come together to sit in silence for an hour, share some aha-moments for the second hour and share a meal afterwards. There no teachers, or agendas. Inspired by many others around the globe, Awakin Circles offer a space to come together and share in a context of stillness, community and service.
Our circle is not a religious or commercial venture. It is the creation of a time and space where we can step out of our hurly-burly lives and gain insight about ourselves. No agenda -- just a belief in inner change. :)
To join the next circle in Pune, Nigdi, India, simply sign-up in the right column and you'll be sent an email with more information. The rough format of the evening is as follows:
7:00PM An hour of collective silence; its unguided, without any instructions or music. For
first-timers, this primer on meditation may be helpful.
8:00PM A short reading (sent out earlier via email), followed by a circle of sharing of "aha" moments from everyday life.
9:00PM Vegetarian meal, offered in silence. Those who stay afterwards are invited to offer time for local community projects.
There is no charge and no one is expected to bring anything. People organically "pay-it-forward" to the world in their own ways.
Other Local Events
To deepen our alignment with the spirit of service and our friendships with each other, we often host local service events. Below are some of the blog posts from some of our past gatherings ...
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When Time Come to Awakin: our local crew hosted 45 Awakin Hosts from across South Asia, in Dec 2015.
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Food with Love: Neerad's reflections on Seva Cafe (more here).
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Meals on Wheels: video on preparing love-filled meals for homeless in Pune, every week.
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Walk of Faith: Vipul Shaha reflects in Parabola Magazine on a journey with a million pilgrims.
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Musical Satsangs: with Kabir singers. (See also Empty Hands evening).
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Conversations with Elders: It started with a conversation with Dada Vaswani.
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Creating an Urban Oasis: journey of Awakin Host, Sheetal Sanghvi.
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A Pigeon Blessing: a sweet reflection by Khushmita, the Awakin host.
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Awakin to Giftivism: Our first retreat at Chinmay Vibhooti Center
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Kindness Drives: where we take to the streets to do small acts.
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Gift Circle in Pune: when people come together to share their gifts.
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Spirit Talks: with Shaheen Mistri (see also Nipun in 2014.)
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Food with Love: one of many such experiments.
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Empty, Gather, Ripple: one day retreat to deepen our inner transformation.
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What if Everyday Was an Awakin: A reflection from Khushmita when she went Awakin hopping :)
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Abundance Descends in All Its Glory: A happy day at an Awakin Circle
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FAQ ...
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What's the flow? At 7:00PM sharp, an hour of collective silence; at 8:00PM, circle of haring; and at 9:00PM, a shared meal in silence.
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How many people attend? Serendipity typically brings together 20-40 diverse folks.
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Is there a Guru or teacher? No. Our hope is the we learn from each other, and from the collective circle.
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Do you host other local events? Yes. Please check out Moved by Love.
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I'm not local! You can join another location or perhaps even start your own!
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Contact Us @ Awakin Pune, Nigdi, India
If you have any questions, feel free to drop us a note or call Meghna at 9537160174.