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
Oct 9, 2024
Wednesday

Awakin Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska

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

Oct 9, 2024
Wednesday

Oct: 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 ...

Oct 9, 2024
Wednesday
6:00pm

Awakin Circle in Baroda (Akota) - In Person!
Baroda, Gujarat

We meet every Wednesday and it would be a delight to have you amongst us.  Email us to join this week!

Oct 9, 2024
Wednesday
7:00PM India

Awakin Vadodara (Akota)
Inspired by global Awakin Circles and the spirit of community, we gather every Wednesday to sit in silence for an hour, do a circle of sharing our "aha" moments (around an inspirational reading ...

Oct 9, 2024
Wednesday
7:00PM India

Awakin Circle in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

We meet every Wednesday. Join us this week!

Oct 9, 2024
Wednesday

Awakin Circle Delhi

Delhi, India

We host Awakin Circles every week. Do drop us a note if you'd like to be notified about the next time!

Oct 9, 2024
Wednesday

Awakin Mumbai (Ghatkopar)
Mumbai, India

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

Oct 10, 2024
Thursday
6:30PM Pacific

Awakin Circle, Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA

The place where it started -- join this week!

Oct 11, 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!

Oct 12, 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 ...

Oct 12, 2024
Saturday

Family Lab: Gather and Grow (Oct)
Join us on Saturday, October 12th from 2:30-5:00pm for the next Family Lab event!  At each gathering, we aim to collectively explore relevant topics and learn essential skills that contribute to a more meaningful and ...

Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday
7:30PM London

Awakin London (Walton-on-Thames, Surrey)
Surrey (Greater London), United Kingdom

We gather once a month in Walton-on-Thames (Surrey) and are happy to offer you a lift from the train station if needed.   Let me know if you'd like to join the next gathering or click on the RSVP tab to sign-up for an upcoming event. 

We sit in silence, do a circle of sharing our "aha" moments from the month's inspirational reading and have tea and fruit/snacks together after. There is no cost to attend and there is no proposed agenda. It is simply an offering in the spirit of service.               
 
To stay updated with future gatherings, simply click on the Connect tab and send a message to the host! You'll then be emailed as more information is available.

With gratitude,
Trishna

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.