Awakin Chandigarh
"Meditation will not carry you to another world, but it will reveal the most profound and awesome dimensions of the world in which you already live. Calmly contemplating these dimensions and bringing them into the service of compassion and kindness is the right way to make rapid gains in meditation as well as in life." --Zen Master Hsing Yun
A few of us come together for Awakin Circles, every Wednesday at 7 PM in Sector 5, where we sit in silence for an hour, share some aha-moments for the second hour, and share a vegetarian meal afterwards. There are no teachers or agendas.
To attend our next circle, simply click on the RSVP button and register. You'll then be emailed all the details shortly.
Circle Format
7:00PM Collective silence for an hour. It is 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 A home-cooked vegetarian meal, offered in silence, followed by informal interaction.
There is no cost to attend, nor any solicitations; everything is offered as a humble gift and people organically "pay it forward" to the world in their own ways. For more context, read Ravshaan's summary of a recent circle.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What's the flow? We start with an hour of meditation; that is followed by a circle of sharing, and then a meal in silence.
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How many people attend? Serendipity typically brings together 10-20 diverse folks.
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I'm not local! You can join another location or perhaps even start your own!
We are profoundly grateful that our paths have crossed in this sacred way. Please do get in touch if you have any questions. We look forward to growing in stillness and service, together.