Awakin Awakin Circle Allanton Sanctuary
"With every breath, the old moment is lost; a new moment arrives. We exhale and we let go of the old moment. It is lost to us. In doing so, we let go of the person we used to be. We inhale and breathe in the moment that is becoming. In doing so, we welcome the person we are becoming. We repeat the process. This is meditation. This is renewal. This is life." --Lama Surya Das
Welcome to Allanton Peace Sanctuary in Dumfries, Scotland. We invite you to come and join us for Awakin Circles (online or in person), every third Wednesday at 7 PM, where we sit in silence for a half hour, have a short reading and then share our reflections and thoughts. We will end the Circle with a moment of silence. For those who are here in person, we will share a cup of tea to end the gathering. 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 a half hour. It is unguided, without any instructions or music. For first-timers, this primer on meditation may be helpful.
7.30PM A short reading (sent out earlier via email), followed by a circle of sharing of thoughts and reflectioins from the reading and how it relates to our everyday lives.
8.00PM Completion with a moment of Silence.
There is no cost to attend, everything is offered as a gift and people are invited to "pay it forward" to the world in their own ways.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What's the flow? We start with a half hour of meditation followed by a circle of sharing, and then a cup of tea for those here in person.
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How many people attend? Everyone is welcome
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I'm not local! You can join online
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.