Peace is every step.

Breathe, you are online. 

Welcome to the Winding Path Sangha in Iowa City, Iowa, founded in the Plum Village tradition of Vietnamese teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh, or 'Thay', in 2016. 

We know you are there and we are happy. 

New

Retreat Morning October 1: Jan Goss will lead another Retreat Morning from 10 a.m. to about 1 p.m. at the lovely Coralville home of Sangha member Brian Glidewell and his partner, Mark, where we can enjoy sitting on their screened porch and enjoy the delights of their garden as we practice. The theme of the day will be ‘Beginning Anew’ and we will practise sitting and walking meditations, followed by a shared vegan lunch. It is an opportunity to learn more about the Plum Village practices and ourselves through a deeper connection with the Sangha. If you would like to join us please let Jan know at jangossphd@gmail.com (space is limited to about 10 people). There is no charge for the day although donations to the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation are encouraged. [UPDATE: While this event is full, feel free to contact Jan about future opportunities this fall.]

Buddhist Book Discussion October 8: Sangha member Jack Terndrup will host a Buddhist Book Discussion from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, October 8 in Room E of the Iowa City Public Library. Bring your favorite Buddhist book(s) and come prepared to share a bit about it and maybe read a passage or two. The hope is that the conversation will inspire someone to use one of the books to lead a multi-week book group discussion this fall. Hope to see you there!

Snowflower Retreat Returns October 13-15! After a three-year hiatus, Snowflower Sangha of Madison, Wisconsin, is resuming its in-person weekend retreat at the Bethel Horizons Retreat Center in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, Friday to Sunday, October 13-15. Led by Lay Dharma Teacher Jack Lawlor, the theme this year is "Mindfulness, Concentration, Insight, Compassion and Generosity in Divisive Times: What Thich Nhat Hanh’s Teachings on Impermanence and Interdependence Offer Us Today."  Spots are limited. To learn more, click 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. on the first and third Wednesday of every month. We meet in the St. Francis Chapel (second floor) of Trinity Episcopal Church in Iowa City from 7-8 p.m. 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 5 minutes after. If you arrive a few minutes after that or don't see anyone at the door, please press the doorbell near the entrance and (hopefully) we'll hear you and can come let you in. Unfortunately, once we begin meditation (usually by 7:10 or 7:15 p.m.), we won't be able to let you in.

• Online Meditation: 7 p.m. on the second, fourth, and occasional fifth Wednesday of every month. Via Zoom. Click here for the link.  (Here's a mnemonic to help you remember when we meeting in-person and when we meet online: "First and Third Meet in the Room; Other Wednesdays Hop on Zoom!")

• Walking Meditation at Hickory Hill Park (Conklin Lane Entrance): 10 a.m. on the first  and third Saturdays of every month.

• Men's Group (usually online; occasionally in person): 8 a.m. the fourth Sunday of every month. Click here for the Zoom link. 

• Winding Path Sangha Women’s Group: The Winding Path Women's Group meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second 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. 

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