SPONTANEOUS GATHERINGS

Spontaneous events with an emphasis on play and letting go in a social setting. From mindful swimming in the Maumee River, to hiking in Oak Openings Metropark. From snowshoeing at Sidecut, to walking at Ocean Beach in San Francisco, just to name a few of the wanderings…

These events are announced a few days ahead of time and reflect the practice of spontaneity with an open heart, open mind.

Next week will be a Mindful Wander through Oak Openings Metropark. Sit, hike and wander as one likes. We will meet at Mallard Lake, starting with a 15 minute mindful meditation. Please email for exact location, info@rustbeltzen.org

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

These happenings are with an emphasis on social engagement. From collecting garbage along with Anthony Wayne Trail or the Rivers edge of the Maumee, to preparing and distributing brown bag lunches in downtown Toledo to the hungry, and sitting with those who live on the streets in San Francisco, just to name a few of the engagements…

This gathering will be Brown Bag Meal and Street Sitting with others who call the streets their home. We will offer food and water, and most importantly, our time, with no expectations, just being with. We will meet at the Toledo Courthouse @ 700 Adams St, Toledo, OH 43604 click icon for directions and please email to register info@rustbeltzen.org

MINDFUL MONDAYS

Mindful Mondays

Gather in stillness and reflection, silence and words, love and gratitude, opening the heart to the unknown and diving into the practice of beginners mind, please join us. It’s an hour session, tho you can come in at anytime and log off whenever you need, it’s an open session.

WANDERING RECOVERY SANGHA

Wander in Sobriety

This sangha is for anyone in recovery or supports someone in recovery. We explore the connections between Buddhist practice and 12 step recovery as we explore the Great Outdoors. The evening begins with a brief meditation instruction, followed by a period of meditation, a short (or long) walk, with an open discussion, it’s a 90 minute gathering.

Our next meet-ups are August 9 & 23, Locations are TBD

GRATEFUL FIRST FRIDAYS

Grateful First Fridays is a time to come together, reflect, and touch the heart mind of gratitude. GFF gathers for an hour, combining a 20 minute period of meditation with a short talk, followed with reflection and an open discussion.

The Word of The Day from the Network for Grateful Living will be used to inspire our conversation.

Grateful First Fridays will not be meeting until further notice, please join in for Mindful Mondays