Peace is every step.

NEW

Next Buddhist Book (and Podcast) Discussion Group Meets Sunday, August 9
Join us for the next Buddhist book group from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, August 9, when in addition to sharing favorite books, poems, and other Buddhist material participants will discuss Episode 110 of The Way Out Is In podcast on the topic of Hiking Zen. Questions, email Jack Terndrup at jackterndrup@gmail.com. 

Help Jan Attend Plum Village Rains Retreat

Winding Path Sangha "emeritus" member Jan Goss (now in Birmingham, Alabama, with her son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren) has been required by U.S. Customs to leave the country at the end of September and not return for six months. It will be challenging for Jan to be away from her two granddaughters, son, and daughter-in-law throughout the holiday season through March. During her time away, to devote herself to the practice of mindfulness, she hopes to attend the 90-day Rains Retreat at Plum Village Monastery in France, at a cost of €3.5k/£3k/$4k.  If you wish to support Jan's aspiration, please consider donating to her GoFundMe campaign here. 

Ongoing
For the latest, most accurate event information, please visit our calendar page and subscribe to our emails list (see the link to the right) so we can alert you about changes, cancellations, and new opportunities. 

Here are some of our ongoing gatherings:

• In-Person Meditation: 7 p.m. every Wednesday  in the St. Francis Chapel (second floor) of Trinity Episcopal Church in Iowa City. IMPORTANT: Because Trinity requires its front door to be locked at all times, we try to have a volunteer staff it from about 10 minutes to 7 until about 7.  If you arrive a few minutes late,  please press the doorbell near the entrance and (hopefully) we'll hear you and can come let you in. Recitation of the 14 Mindfulness Trainings will follow our meditation session on the first Wednesday of each month. The trainings are Buddhist precepts developed by Thich Nhat Hanh to provide ethical guidance for life. Those who wish to stay after our meditation time form a circle and take turns reaching each of the trainings. 

• Walking Meditation at Hickory Hill Park (Conklin Lane Entrance): 10 a.m. on the first  Saturday of every month and during the warmer months on the third Saturday (check the calendar to confirm when we're meeting), followed by mindful coffee/tea and conversation at Press Coffee, 1120 N Dodge St, Iowa City.

• Men's Group: 8 a.m. the fourth Sunday of every month, at Press Coffee, 1120 N Dodge St, Iowa City.

• Winding Path Sangha Women’s Group: The Winding Path Women's Group meets at 5:30 p.m. on the third Friday of each month, sometimes online, sometimes in person. The gathering is an opportunity for women to get to know one another, explore their meditation and mindfulness practices, and build a sense of community. All are welcome, regardless whether you’re part of the Winding Path Sangha. For more information, and to join an email list for the group, contact Kathleen at palmreaderkathleend@gmail.com. 

• Community Garden: Winding Path has a community garden plot! If you're interested in participating or supporting the effort, please contact Janis Russell at janis-russell@uiowa.edu.

Thank you for practice, your friendship, and your smile.