Secular Buddhist Zen Pub

Saturdays 17-18:10 CET (Europa) Time Check
(11 am, current Eastern Time/ New York)
Free

As Thich Nhat Hanh once described sangha, it can be a place of joy to better resist the temptation to be overwhelmed by despair through the powerful energy of mindfulness and peace (Fear, 2014).

So joy, grief, insight and curiosity might be found here through conversation.

Most Current Format

Round 1

0-15 minute mark: brainstorming ideas for Round 1 of small groups.

10-15 minute mark: Round 1 small breakout groups for 15 – 20 minutes.

30 minute mark: Back to main group for brief cross-sharing.

40 minute mark: Round 2 small breakout groups for 15 – 30 minutes — leave zoom when ready

Round 2

This round will have set titles for groups so small friend groups can meet up, yet always welcoming.

Round 2 will include flexible titles for continuing Round 1 new topics, or ongoing topics such as certain book titles, authors, or subjects.
Monthly Themes

The first Saturday of the month might have the largest turnout, and the other Saturdays of the month might have continuing conversation of specific themes.

Note

Groups that consider themselves full will contact the leaders to have it marked that way at their website. Friend group size will probably be between 6 – 10 members each. If you are looking to join a friend group, announce it on the zoom, visit a few groups, or ask to start a new one. We plan to keep these friend groups small so that everyone can have an opportunity to share and connect.

Group Norms

Kindness, celebration of diversity, respect

Privacy, confidentiality, no recordings

Step-up / Step-down — please be mindful if it is time to speak more or to speak less

Sign Up

To sign up for the Secular Zen Pub register below, we send you the Zoom-Link for free (Link valid for all dates)

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