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SUMMARY:Daily Dharma Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project is so proud to offer you a chance to: \nPractice meditation every single day\nMeet and converse daily with a brilliant Buddhist teacher\nGet answers to important questions about your practice and your path\nBecome part of a group of smart\, fun\, sincere independent thinkers\nJoin a private Facebook forum to continue the conversation \nDaily Dharma Gathering sessions are from 8:00p to 8:30pm. EDT on Mondays through Fridays and 12:00p to 12:30p.m. EDT on Saturdays and Sundays. All you have to do is log on using the link you’ll receive upon registration. Each session begins with a short talk before moving into a guided meditation practice with time for a q&a at the end. \nEach session is recorded and made available for 24 hours or until it is replaced with the next day’s session. So if you can’t join live\, don’t worry! \nTeachers range from your hosts\, Susan and Lodro (who are trained in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage) to Vipassana teachers such as Kate Lila Wheeler and Emily Horn\, Zen teachers such as Sokuzan and angel Kyodo williams\, and ordained Tibetan Buddhist monastics such as Khenpo Gawang and Thubten Chodron. \nWe cannot overstate the amazing-ness of these teachers! So many Buddhist traditions are represented in this special group. Our teachers include men and women\, are white\, black\, and Asian\, and range in age from twenties to seventies. In all\, they represent an incomparable cross-section of Buddhism in the West. \nThe cost is $20 a month. Once you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \n(Please note: no partial refunds.) \nREMINDER: Open Heart Project Sangha members can participate for free. \nNOTE: Your registration in this program comes with a free subscription to the Open Heart Project newsletter. \nWe look forward to taking this journey with you! \nLove\, Susan \nQuestions? Please email Michele
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/daily-dharma-gathering-35-2016-10-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161026T133000
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SUMMARY:Mommy Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project Mommy Sangha: A supportive gathering of moms\, stepmoms\, and grandmothers to practice meditation together and share our wisdom\nAre you a mom (or stepmother or grandmother) who longs to practice meditation but can’t find time amidst the demands–and joys and difficulties–of caring for young children? \nParenting\, no matter how desired (and enjoyed)\, may come with fatigue\, self-doubt\, and the natural question: who the hell am I now? Meditation can help by offering space to breathe. Sangha (Sanskrit for community) helps by assuring you that you are most definitely not alone. Together\, meditation and Sangha can help you to remain present during the long days and short years of caring for your little ones. \nWhether you have a meditation practice (or used to have one) or are a brand new beginner\, you are warmly invited to join the Mommy Sangha. During this weekly 30-minute gathering\, you will be guided in a short meditation practice followed by a chance to connect with other mothers. We will also meet quarterly for a longer practice session and a special talk on how to apply Buddhist mindfulness principles to motherhood. \nThe Mommy Sangha will exist as a continuous presence for you to participate in as you are interested and able. And\, while we will be emphasizing the experiences of caring for younger children\, all mothers are welcome.\nWe promise to: \n\nProvide meditation instruction\nAnswer questions about meditation\nModerate the dialog to keep it meaningful and on point\nFoster kindness\nKeep it short!\n\nWhere: In the comfort of your own home via the Zoom meeting platform. Each session will be recorded so you can practice with the Mommy Sangha even if you can’t attend the live gathering. \n\n\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n  \nAbout Jenna Hollenstein\nNew mom\, mindfulness teacher\, and Founder and Nutrition Therapist at Eat to Love\, Jenna aims to bring the gentle sanity of Buddhist principles to every aspect of her personal and professional life. She is excited to support Mommy Sangha members to create and sustain a meditation practice that creates awareness\, lovingkindness\, and self-compassion. Her greatest teachers include Susan\, her partner Andrea\, and her son Mimmo. \nAbout the Open Heart Project\nCreated by meditation teacher and writer Susan Piver\, the OHP is an online meditation center. It shares all the qualities of a traditional dharma center: A shared practice. Workshops. Advanced courses. Retreats. Guest teachers. Community gatherings—all online and available to you 24/7. Currently\, there are close to 15000 members all over the world who are practicing meditation to recover a sense of balance\, cultivate fearlessness\, sharpen our minds\, and soften our hearts. While each may practice alone\, we also practice together to create a network of sanity and kindness. More information about the Open Heart Project can be found here. \nOnce you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \nQuestions? Please email Michele \n 
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/mommy-sangha-2016-03-30-2016-04-20-2016-05-04-2016-05-11-2016-05-18-2016-10-26/
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161025T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161025T203000
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SUMMARY:Daily Dharma Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project is so proud to offer you a chance to: \nPractice meditation every single day\nMeet and converse daily with a brilliant Buddhist teacher\nGet answers to important questions about your practice and your path\nBecome part of a group of smart\, fun\, sincere independent thinkers\nJoin a private Facebook forum to continue the conversation \nDaily Dharma Gathering sessions are from 8:00p to 8:30pm. EDT on Mondays through Fridays and 12:00p to 12:30p.m. EDT on Saturdays and Sundays. All you have to do is log on using the link you’ll receive upon registration. Each session begins with a short talk before moving into a guided meditation practice with time for a q&a at the end. \nEach session is recorded and made available for 24 hours or until it is replaced with the next day’s session. So if you can’t join live\, don’t worry! \nTeachers range from your hosts\, Susan and Lodro (who are trained in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage) to Vipassana teachers such as Kate Lila Wheeler and Emily Horn\, Zen teachers such as Sokuzan and angel Kyodo williams\, and ordained Tibetan Buddhist monastics such as Khenpo Gawang and Thubten Chodron. \nWe cannot overstate the amazing-ness of these teachers! So many Buddhist traditions are represented in this special group. Our teachers include men and women\, are white\, black\, and Asian\, and range in age from twenties to seventies. In all\, they represent an incomparable cross-section of Buddhism in the West. \nThe cost is $20 a month. Once you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \n(Please note: no partial refunds.) \nREMINDER: Open Heart Project Sangha members can participate for free. \nNOTE: Your registration in this program comes with a free subscription to the Open Heart Project newsletter. \nWe look forward to taking this journey with you! \nLove\, Susan \nQuestions? Please email Michele
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/daily-dharma-gathering-35-2016-10-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161025T190000
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SUMMARY:Spiritually Blue:The Dharma of Depression
DESCRIPTION:50% off for Open Heart Project Sangha members. Click here to join the Sangha and receive 50% off this and many other wonderful programs that are included in membership. \nAbout\nSpiritually Blue is an opportunity to contemplate depression from what may be a new angle: as a source of richness. We will explore the connection between meditation practice and strong emotions. We will learn how to make room for so-called “negativity” as a workable mind state. \nEach week’s class will offer meditation instruction\, experiential exercises\, rich discussion\, practical tools\, and clear\, doable “homework.” \nBy the end of this\, you will have\, perhaps\, a new way of looking at depression and a meditation practice that can support you as you do so. \nCURRICULUM\nWeek One: Feeling\nWhat does depression feel like?\nHow can meditation help?\nWhat is meditation? What is it not?\nBenefits\nThe 3 biggest misconceptions\nMindfulness and Awareness\nHow to meditate\nQ&A \nWeek Two: Being\nWhat is the difference between depression and sadness?\nWhat role can sadness play on the spiritual path?\nFeeling your feelings without a narrative overlay\nHow music can help\nQ&A \nWeek Three: Touching\nFinding stability in the instability\nThe role of loving kindness\nLoving kindness meditation (a variation on)\nA review of the obstacles to meditation practice and their antidotes\nQ&A \nWeek Four: Warriorship\nWhat is the genuine heart of sadness?\nHow can depression/sadness be a support to the spiritual warrior?\nWhere to go with it all\nQ&A \nFAQs\nI am chronically clinically depressed—can this program help me? \nI don’t know. If you are under medical treatment for a depressive disorder or any other psychological condition\, you must check with your healthcare provider before enrolling in this program. (Meditation is not appropriate for all people at all times.) \nI can’t make some (or all) of the classes because I am in a different time zone/have to work/will be too tired (and so on). Can I still benefit from the class? \nYes. All sessions will be recorded and a link sent out to all participants within 24 hours of the class. You will have a chance to send in questions you’d like Susan to cover in the next class. \nI may not be able to keep up with the class due to work\, travel\, or family reasons. If I miss a week will the material be accessible for a while? \nYes. The material will be posted for two months after the class finishes so you will be able to visit and revisit the material as often as you like. \nI am interested in meditation\, but I am NOT interested in religion. Will the class require me to learn any doctrine or accept particular beliefs? \nAbsolutely not. Doctrine and beliefs are an obstacle to meditation. You can benefit from the practice if you are Christian\, Hindu\, Pagan\, atheist\, and so on and on. There is no conflict. \nI want to take this class but the timing is not good for me. Will Susan be offering it again? \nShe may\, although at this time there is no plan to do so. \nI’ve never taken an online class. Do I need any special equipment or software? \nNo. The class will be held using the Zoom platform. You will receive a link to join each class via email. All you need is an internet connection. \nAbout Susan Piver\nSusan Piver is a Buddhist teacher and the New York Times bestselling author of nine books. A student of Buddhism since 1995\, she graduated from a Buddhist seminary in 2004 and was authorized to teach meditation in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage in 2005. \nShe teaches workshops and speaks all over the world on meditation\, spirituality\, communication styles\, relationships and creativity. \nIn 2011\, Piver launched The Open Heart Project\, an online meditation community with nearly 20\,000 members who practice together and explore ways to bring spiritual values such as kindness\, genuineness and fearlessness to everyday life. \nRegistration\n50% off for Open Heart Project Sangha members. Click here to join the Sangha and receive 50% off this and many other wonderful programs that are included in membership. \nProgram members will also have access to a private members forum for sharing ideas and feedback with each other.  Susan will also be posting weekly discussion topics and comments. \nAll sessions will be recorded and a link sent to members within 24 hrs. of the live class. The recordings will be made available for 60 days from the last class date. \nNo cancellations.\n \nQuestions? Please email Michele. \nSPACE IS LIMITED!! Please register now to reserve your spot.
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/spiritually-blue/
CATEGORIES:eCourse
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161024T200000
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SUMMARY:Daily Dharma Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project is so proud to offer you a chance to: \nPractice meditation every single day\nMeet and converse daily with a brilliant Buddhist teacher\nGet answers to important questions about your practice and your path\nBecome part of a group of smart\, fun\, sincere independent thinkers\nJoin a private Facebook forum to continue the conversation \nDaily Dharma Gathering sessions are from 8:00p to 8:30pm. EDT on Mondays through Fridays and 12:00p to 12:30p.m. EDT on Saturdays and Sundays. All you have to do is log on using the link you’ll receive upon registration. Each session begins with a short talk before moving into a guided meditation practice with time for a q&a at the end. \nEach session is recorded and made available for 24 hours or until it is replaced with the next day’s session. So if you can’t join live\, don’t worry! \nTeachers range from your hosts\, Susan and Lodro (who are trained in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage) to Vipassana teachers such as Kate Lila Wheeler and Emily Horn\, Zen teachers such as Sokuzan and angel Kyodo williams\, and ordained Tibetan Buddhist monastics such as Khenpo Gawang and Thubten Chodron. \nWe cannot overstate the amazing-ness of these teachers! So many Buddhist traditions are represented in this special group. Our teachers include men and women\, are white\, black\, and Asian\, and range in age from twenties to seventies. In all\, they represent an incomparable cross-section of Buddhism in the West. \nThe cost is $20 a month. Once you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \n(Please note: no partial refunds.) \nREMINDER: Open Heart Project Sangha members can participate for free. \nNOTE: Your registration in this program comes with a free subscription to the Open Heart Project newsletter. \nWe look forward to taking this journey with you! \nLove\, Susan \nQuestions? Please email Michele
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/daily-dharma-gathering-35-2016-10-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161023T120000
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SUMMARY:Daily Dharma Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project is so proud to offer you a chance to: \nPractice meditation every single day\nMeet and converse daily with a brilliant Buddhist teacher\nGet answers to important questions about your practice and your path\nBecome part of a group of smart\, fun\, sincere independent thinkers\nJoin a private Facebook forum to continue the conversation \nDaily Dharma Gathering sessions are from 8:00p to 8:30pm. EDT on Mondays through Fridays and 12:00p to 12:30p.m. EDT on Saturdays and Sundays. All you have to do is log on using the link you’ll receive upon registration. Each session begins with a short talk before moving into a guided meditation practice with time for a q&a at the end. \nEach session is recorded and made available for 24 hours or until it is replaced with the next day’s session. So if you can’t join live\, don’t worry! \nTeachers range from your hosts\, Susan and Lodro (who are trained in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage) to Vipassana teachers such as Kate Lila Wheeler and Emily Horn\, Zen teachers such as Sokuzan and angel Kyodo williams\, and ordained Tibetan Buddhist monastics such as Khenpo Gawang and Thubten Chodron. \nWe cannot overstate the amazing-ness of these teachers! So many Buddhist traditions are represented in this special group. Our teachers include men and women\, are white\, black\, and Asian\, and range in age from twenties to seventies. In all\, they represent an incomparable cross-section of Buddhism in the West. \nThe cost is $20 a month. Once you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \n(Please note: no partial refunds.) \nREMINDER: Open Heart Project Sangha members can participate for free. \nNOTE: Your registration in this program comes with a free subscription to the Open Heart Project newsletter. \nWe look forward to taking this journey with you! \nLove\, Susan \nQuestions? Please email Michele
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/daily-dharma-gathering-35-2016-10-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161022T123000
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SUMMARY:Daily Dharma Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project is so proud to offer you a chance to: \nPractice meditation every single day\nMeet and converse daily with a brilliant Buddhist teacher\nGet answers to important questions about your practice and your path\nBecome part of a group of smart\, fun\, sincere independent thinkers\nJoin a private Facebook forum to continue the conversation \nDaily Dharma Gathering sessions are from 8:00p to 8:30pm. EDT on Mondays through Fridays and 12:00p to 12:30p.m. EDT on Saturdays and Sundays. All you have to do is log on using the link you’ll receive upon registration. Each session begins with a short talk before moving into a guided meditation practice with time for a q&a at the end. \nEach session is recorded and made available for 24 hours or until it is replaced with the next day’s session. So if you can’t join live\, don’t worry! \nTeachers range from your hosts\, Susan and Lodro (who are trained in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage) to Vipassana teachers such as Kate Lila Wheeler and Emily Horn\, Zen teachers such as Sokuzan and angel Kyodo williams\, and ordained Tibetan Buddhist monastics such as Khenpo Gawang and Thubten Chodron. \nWe cannot overstate the amazing-ness of these teachers! So many Buddhist traditions are represented in this special group. Our teachers include men and women\, are white\, black\, and Asian\, and range in age from twenties to seventies. In all\, they represent an incomparable cross-section of Buddhism in the West. \nThe cost is $20 a month. Once you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \n(Please note: no partial refunds.) \nREMINDER: Open Heart Project Sangha members can participate for free. \nNOTE: Your registration in this program comes with a free subscription to the Open Heart Project newsletter. \nWe look forward to taking this journey with you! \nLove\, Susan \nQuestions? Please email Michele
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/daily-dharma-gathering-35-2016-10-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161021T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161021T203000
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SUMMARY:Daily Dharma Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project is so proud to offer you a chance to: \nPractice meditation every single day\nMeet and converse daily with a brilliant Buddhist teacher\nGet answers to important questions about your practice and your path\nBecome part of a group of smart\, fun\, sincere independent thinkers\nJoin a private Facebook forum to continue the conversation \nDaily Dharma Gathering sessions are from 8:00p to 8:30pm. EDT on Mondays through Fridays and 12:00p to 12:30p.m. EDT on Saturdays and Sundays. All you have to do is log on using the link you’ll receive upon registration. Each session begins with a short talk before moving into a guided meditation practice with time for a q&a at the end. \nEach session is recorded and made available for 24 hours or until it is replaced with the next day’s session. So if you can’t join live\, don’t worry! \nTeachers range from your hosts\, Susan and Lodro (who are trained in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage) to Vipassana teachers such as Kate Lila Wheeler and Emily Horn\, Zen teachers such as Sokuzan and angel Kyodo williams\, and ordained Tibetan Buddhist monastics such as Khenpo Gawang and Thubten Chodron. \nWe cannot overstate the amazing-ness of these teachers! So many Buddhist traditions are represented in this special group. Our teachers include men and women\, are white\, black\, and Asian\, and range in age from twenties to seventies. In all\, they represent an incomparable cross-section of Buddhism in the West. \nThe cost is $20 a month. Once you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \n(Please note: no partial refunds.) \nREMINDER: Open Heart Project Sangha members can participate for free. \nNOTE: Your registration in this program comes with a free subscription to the Open Heart Project newsletter. \nWe look forward to taking this journey with you! \nLove\, Susan \nQuestions? Please email Michele
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/daily-dharma-gathering-35-2016-10-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161020T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161020T203000
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SUMMARY:Daily Dharma Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project is so proud to offer you a chance to: \nPractice meditation every single day\nMeet and converse daily with a brilliant Buddhist teacher\nGet answers to important questions about your practice and your path\nBecome part of a group of smart\, fun\, sincere independent thinkers\nJoin a private Facebook forum to continue the conversation \nDaily Dharma Gathering sessions are from 8:00p to 8:30pm. EDT on Mondays through Fridays and 12:00p to 12:30p.m. EDT on Saturdays and Sundays. All you have to do is log on using the link you’ll receive upon registration. Each session begins with a short talk before moving into a guided meditation practice with time for a q&a at the end. \nEach session is recorded and made available for 24 hours or until it is replaced with the next day’s session. So if you can’t join live\, don’t worry! \nTeachers range from your hosts\, Susan and Lodro (who are trained in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage) to Vipassana teachers such as Kate Lila Wheeler and Emily Horn\, Zen teachers such as Sokuzan and angel Kyodo williams\, and ordained Tibetan Buddhist monastics such as Khenpo Gawang and Thubten Chodron. \nWe cannot overstate the amazing-ness of these teachers! So many Buddhist traditions are represented in this special group. Our teachers include men and women\, are white\, black\, and Asian\, and range in age from twenties to seventies. In all\, they represent an incomparable cross-section of Buddhism in the West. \nThe cost is $20 a month. Once you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \n(Please note: no partial refunds.) \nREMINDER: Open Heart Project Sangha members can participate for free. \nNOTE: Your registration in this program comes with a free subscription to the Open Heart Project newsletter. \nWe look forward to taking this journey with you! \nLove\, Susan \nQuestions? Please email Michele
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/daily-dharma-gathering-35-2016-10-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161019T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161019T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T184048
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160912T161038Z
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SUMMARY:Daily Dharma Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project is so proud to offer you a chance to: \nPractice meditation every single day\nMeet and converse daily with a brilliant Buddhist teacher\nGet answers to important questions about your practice and your path\nBecome part of a group of smart\, fun\, sincere independent thinkers\nJoin a private Facebook forum to continue the conversation \nDaily Dharma Gathering sessions are from 8:00p to 8:30pm. EDT on Mondays through Fridays and 12:00p to 12:30p.m. EDT on Saturdays and Sundays. All you have to do is log on using the link you’ll receive upon registration. Each session begins with a short talk before moving into a guided meditation practice with time for a q&a at the end. \nEach session is recorded and made available for 24 hours or until it is replaced with the next day’s session. So if you can’t join live\, don’t worry! \nTeachers range from your hosts\, Susan and Lodro (who are trained in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage) to Vipassana teachers such as Kate Lila Wheeler and Emily Horn\, Zen teachers such as Sokuzan and angel Kyodo williams\, and ordained Tibetan Buddhist monastics such as Khenpo Gawang and Thubten Chodron. \nWe cannot overstate the amazing-ness of these teachers! So many Buddhist traditions are represented in this special group. Our teachers include men and women\, are white\, black\, and Asian\, and range in age from twenties to seventies. In all\, they represent an incomparable cross-section of Buddhism in the West. \nThe cost is $20 a month. Once you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \n(Please note: no partial refunds.) \nREMINDER: Open Heart Project Sangha members can participate for free. \nNOTE: Your registration in this program comes with a free subscription to the Open Heart Project newsletter. \nWe look forward to taking this journey with you! \nLove\, Susan \nQuestions? Please email Michele
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/daily-dharma-gathering-35-2016-10-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161019T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161019T140000
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SUMMARY:Mommy Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project Mommy Sangha: A supportive gathering of moms\, stepmoms\, and grandmothers to practice meditation together and share our wisdom\nAre you a mom (or stepmother or grandmother) who longs to practice meditation but can’t find time amidst the demands–and joys and difficulties–of caring for young children? \nParenting\, no matter how desired (and enjoyed)\, may come with fatigue\, self-doubt\, and the natural question: who the hell am I now? Meditation can help by offering space to breathe. Sangha (Sanskrit for community) helps by assuring you that you are most definitely not alone. Together\, meditation and Sangha can help you to remain present during the long days and short years of caring for your little ones. \nWhether you have a meditation practice (or used to have one) or are a brand new beginner\, you are warmly invited to join the Mommy Sangha. During this weekly 30-minute gathering\, you will be guided in a short meditation practice followed by a chance to connect with other mothers. We will also meet quarterly for a longer practice session and a special talk on how to apply Buddhist mindfulness principles to motherhood. \nThe Mommy Sangha will exist as a continuous presence for you to participate in as you are interested and able. And\, while we will be emphasizing the experiences of caring for younger children\, all mothers are welcome.\nWe promise to: \n\nProvide meditation instruction\nAnswer questions about meditation\nModerate the dialog to keep it meaningful and on point\nFoster kindness\nKeep it short!\n\nWhere: In the comfort of your own home via the Zoom meeting platform. Each session will be recorded so you can practice with the Mommy Sangha even if you can’t attend the live gathering. \n\n\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n  \nAbout Jenna Hollenstein\nNew mom\, mindfulness teacher\, and Founder and Nutrition Therapist at Eat to Love\, Jenna aims to bring the gentle sanity of Buddhist principles to every aspect of her personal and professional life. She is excited to support Mommy Sangha members to create and sustain a meditation practice that creates awareness\, lovingkindness\, and self-compassion. Her greatest teachers include Susan\, her partner Andrea\, and her son Mimmo. \nAbout the Open Heart Project\nCreated by meditation teacher and writer Susan Piver\, the OHP is an online meditation center. It shares all the qualities of a traditional dharma center: A shared practice. Workshops. Advanced courses. Retreats. Guest teachers. Community gatherings—all online and available to you 24/7. Currently\, there are close to 15000 members all over the world who are practicing meditation to recover a sense of balance\, cultivate fearlessness\, sharpen our minds\, and soften our hearts. While each may practice alone\, we also practice together to create a network of sanity and kindness. More information about the Open Heart Project can be found here. \nOnce you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \nQuestions? Please email Michele \n 
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/mommy-sangha-2016-03-30-2016-04-20-2016-05-04-2016-05-11-2016-05-18-2016-10-19/
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161018T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161018T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T184048
CREATED:20160912T160754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160912T160754Z
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SUMMARY:Daily Dharma Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project is so proud to offer you a chance to: \nPractice meditation every single day\nMeet and converse daily with a brilliant Buddhist teacher\nGet answers to important questions about your practice and your path\nBecome part of a group of smart\, fun\, sincere independent thinkers\nJoin a private Facebook forum to continue the conversation \nDaily Dharma Gathering sessions are from 8:00p to 8:30pm. EDT on Mondays through Fridays and 12:00p to 12:30p.m. EDT on Saturdays and Sundays. All you have to do is log on using the link you’ll receive upon registration. Each session begins with a short talk before moving into a guided meditation practice with time for a q&a at the end. \nEach session is recorded and made available for 24 hours or until it is replaced with the next day’s session. So if you can’t join live\, don’t worry! \nTeachers range from your hosts\, Susan and Lodro (who are trained in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage) to Vipassana teachers such as Kate Lila Wheeler and Emily Horn\, Zen teachers such as Sokuzan and angel Kyodo williams\, and ordained Tibetan Buddhist monastics such as Khenpo Gawang and Thubten Chodron. \nWe cannot overstate the amazing-ness of these teachers! So many Buddhist traditions are represented in this special group. Our teachers include men and women\, are white\, black\, and Asian\, and range in age from twenties to seventies. In all\, they represent an incomparable cross-section of Buddhism in the West. \nThe cost is $20 a month. Once you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \n(Please note: no partial refunds.) \nREMINDER: Open Heart Project Sangha members can participate for free. \nNOTE: Your registration in this program comes with a free subscription to the Open Heart Project newsletter. \nWe look forward to taking this journey with you! \nLove\, Susan \nQuestions? Please email Michele
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/daily-dharma-gathering-35-2016-10-18/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161017T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161017T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T184048
CREATED:20160912T160225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160928T163830Z
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SUMMARY:Daily Dharma Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project is so proud to offer you a chance to: \nPractice meditation every single day\nMeet and converse daily with a brilliant Buddhist teacher\nGet answers to important questions about your practice and your path\nBecome part of a group of smart\, fun\, sincere independent thinkers\nJoin a private Facebook forum to continue the conversation \nDaily Dharma Gathering sessions are from 8:00p to 8:30pm. EDT on Mondays through Fridays and 12:00p to 12:30p.m. EDT on Saturdays and Sundays. All you have to do is log on using the link you’ll receive upon registration. Each session begins with a short talk before moving into a guided meditation practice with time for a q&a at the end. \nEach session is recorded and made available for 24 hours or until it is replaced with the next day’s session. So if you can’t join live\, don’t worry! \nTeachers range from your hosts\, Susan and Lodro (who are trained in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage) to Vipassana teachers such as Kate Lila Wheeler and Emily Horn\, Zen teachers such as Sokuzan and angel Kyodo williams\, and ordained Tibetan Buddhist monastics such as Khenpo Gawang and Thubten Chodron. \nWe cannot overstate the amazing-ness of these teachers! So many Buddhist traditions are represented in this special group. Our teachers include men and women\, are white\, black\, and Asian\, and range in age from twenties to seventies. In all\, they represent an incomparable cross-section of Buddhism in the West. \nThe cost is $20 a month. Once you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \n(Please note: no partial refunds.) \nREMINDER: Open Heart Project Sangha members can participate for free. \nNOTE: Your registration in this program comes with a free subscription to the Open Heart Project newsletter. \nWe look forward to taking this journey with you! \nLove\, Susan \nQuestions? Please email Michele
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/daily-dharma-gathering-35-2016-10-17/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161016T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161016T123000
DTSTAMP:20260412T184048
CREATED:20160831T145844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160831T145844Z
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SUMMARY:Daily Dharma Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project is so proud to offer you a chance to: \nPractice meditation every single day\nMeet and converse daily with a brilliant Buddhist teacher\nGet answers to important questions about your practice and your path\nBecome part of a group of smart\, fun\, sincere independent thinkers\nJoin a private Facebook forum to continue the conversation \nDaily Dharma Gathering sessions are from 8:00p to 8:30pm. EDT on Mondays through Fridays and 12:00p to 12:30p.m. EDT on Saturdays and Sundays. All you have to do is log on using the link you’ll receive upon registration. Each session begins with a short talk before moving into a guided meditation practice with time for a q&a at the end. \nEach session is recorded and made available for 24 hours or until it is replaced with the next day’s session. So if you can’t join live\, don’t worry! \nTeachers range from your hosts\, Susan and Lodro (who are trained in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage) to Vipassana teachers such as Kate Lila Wheeler and Emily Horn\, Zen teachers such as Sokuzan and angel Kyodo williams\, and ordained Tibetan Buddhist monastics such as Khenpo Gawang and Thubten Chodron. \nWe cannot overstate the amazing-ness of these teachers! So many Buddhist traditions are represented in this special group. Our teachers include men and women\, are white\, black\, and Asian\, and range in age from twenties to seventies. In all\, they represent an incomparable cross-section of Buddhism in the West. \nThe cost is $20 a month. Once you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \n(Please note: no partial refunds.) \nREMINDER: Open Heart Project Sangha members can participate for free. \nNOTE: Your registration in this program comes with a free subscription to the Open Heart Project newsletter. \nWe look forward to taking this journey with you! \nLove\, Susan \nQuestions? Please email Michele
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/daily-dharma-gathering-35-2016-10-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161015T123000
DTSTAMP:20260412T184048
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LAST-MODIFIED:20161004T162233Z
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SUMMARY:Daily Dharma Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project is so proud to offer you a chance to: \nPractice meditation every single day\nMeet and converse daily with a brilliant Buddhist teacher\nGet answers to important questions about your practice and your path\nBecome part of a group of smart\, fun\, sincere independent thinkers\nJoin a private Facebook forum to continue the conversation \nDaily Dharma Gathering sessions are from 8:00p to 8:30pm. EDT on Mondays through Fridays and 12:00p to 12:30p.m. EDT on Saturdays and Sundays. All you have to do is log on using the link you’ll receive upon registration. Each session begins with a short talk before moving into a guided meditation practice with time for a q&a at the end. \nEach session is recorded and made available for 24 hours or until it is replaced with the next day’s session. So if you can’t join live\, don’t worry! \nTeachers range from your hosts\, Susan and Lodro (who are trained in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage) to Vipassana teachers such as Kate Lila Wheeler and Emily Horn\, Zen teachers such as Sokuzan and angel Kyodo williams\, and ordained Tibetan Buddhist monastics such as Khenpo Gawang and Thubten Chodron. \nWe cannot overstate the amazing-ness of these teachers! So many Buddhist traditions are represented in this special group. Our teachers include men and women\, are white\, black\, and Asian\, and range in age from twenties to seventies. In all\, they represent an incomparable cross-section of Buddhism in the West. \nThe cost is $20 a month. Once you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \n(Please note: no partial refunds.) \nREMINDER: Open Heart Project Sangha members can participate for free. \nNOTE: Your registration in this program comes with a free subscription to the Open Heart Project newsletter. \nWe look forward to taking this journey with you! \nLove\, Susan \nQuestions? Please email Michele
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/daily-dharma-gathering-35-2016-10-15/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161014T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161014T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T184048
CREATED:20160831T145340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161004T162521Z
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SUMMARY:Daily Dharma Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project is so proud to offer you a chance to: \nPractice meditation every single day\nMeet and converse daily with a brilliant Buddhist teacher\nGet answers to important questions about your practice and your path\nBecome part of a group of smart\, fun\, sincere independent thinkers\nJoin a private Facebook forum to continue the conversation \nDaily Dharma Gathering sessions are from 8:00p to 8:30pm. EDT on Mondays through Fridays and 12:00p to 12:30p.m. EDT on Saturdays and Sundays. All you have to do is log on using the link you’ll receive upon registration. Each session begins with a short talk before moving into a guided meditation practice with time for a q&a at the end. \nEach session is recorded and made available for 24 hours or until it is replaced with the next day’s session. So if you can’t join live\, don’t worry! \nTeachers range from your hosts\, Susan and Lodro (who are trained in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage) to Vipassana teachers such as Kate Lila Wheeler and Emily Horn\, Zen teachers such as Sokuzan and angel Kyodo williams\, and ordained Tibetan Buddhist monastics such as Khenpo Gawang and Thubten Chodron. \nWe cannot overstate the amazing-ness of these teachers! So many Buddhist traditions are represented in this special group. Our teachers include men and women\, are white\, black\, and Asian\, and range in age from twenties to seventies. In all\, they represent an incomparable cross-section of Buddhism in the West. \nThe cost is $20 a month. Once you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \n(Please note: no partial refunds.) \nREMINDER: Open Heart Project Sangha members can participate for free. \nNOTE: Your registration in this program comes with a free subscription to the Open Heart Project newsletter. \nWe look forward to taking this journey with you! \nLove\, Susan \nQuestions? Please email Michele
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/daily-dharma-gathering-35-2016-10-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161013T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161013T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T184048
CREATED:20160831T145144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160831T145144Z
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SUMMARY:Daily Dharma Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project is so proud to offer you a chance to: \nPractice meditation every single day\nMeet and converse daily with a brilliant Buddhist teacher\nGet answers to important questions about your practice and your path\nBecome part of a group of smart\, fun\, sincere independent thinkers\nJoin a private Facebook forum to continue the conversation \nDaily Dharma Gathering sessions are from 8:00p to 8:30pm. EDT on Mondays through Fridays and 12:00p to 12:30p.m. EDT on Saturdays and Sundays. All you have to do is log on using the link you’ll receive upon registration. Each session begins with a short talk before moving into a guided meditation practice with time for a q&a at the end. \nEach session is recorded and made available for 24 hours or until it is replaced with the next day’s session. So if you can’t join live\, don’t worry! \nTeachers range from your hosts\, Susan and Lodro (who are trained in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage) to Vipassana teachers such as Kate Lila Wheeler and Emily Horn\, Zen teachers such as Sokuzan and angel Kyodo williams\, and ordained Tibetan Buddhist monastics such as Khenpo Gawang and Thubten Chodron. \nWe cannot overstate the amazing-ness of these teachers! So many Buddhist traditions are represented in this special group. Our teachers include men and women\, are white\, black\, and Asian\, and range in age from twenties to seventies. In all\, they represent an incomparable cross-section of Buddhism in the West. \nThe cost is $20 a month. Once you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \n(Please note: no partial refunds.) \nREMINDER: Open Heart Project Sangha members can participate for free. \nNOTE: Your registration in this program comes with a free subscription to the Open Heart Project newsletter. \nWe look forward to taking this journey with you! \nLove\, Susan \nQuestions? Please email Michele
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/daily-dharma-gathering-35-2016-10-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T184048
CREATED:20160914T191840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160914T191840Z
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SUMMARY:Start Here Now: A Guide to the Path and Practice of Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness expert\, thought leader\, entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Susan Piver will share how to put spiritual wisdom into work\, home and everyday life. Learn how to incorporate the practice of meditation and a path to positive action in your own life.
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/start-now-guide-path-practice-mindfulness/
LOCATION:The Olmstead\, 3701 Frankfort Ave.\, Loiusville\, KY\, 40206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Event
GEO:38.2562571;-85.664333
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T184048
CREATED:20160321T135224Z
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SUMMARY:Dharma of Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:In short\, writing is very powerful. Yet\, it is so difficult to begin! This is common and natural. \nThe Dharma of Writing is an ongoing two-hour online monthly gathering designed to help you enter your own writing with the support and companionship of other writers. It will be co-hosted by myself and Kate Lila Wheeler\, a novelist who is also an acclaimed Buddhist teacher. During the months that I host\, we will gather from 6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. EDT and when Kate hosts\, it will be from 4:30p.m. – 6:30p.m. EDT. (We will alternate months.) This will give people in various time zones a chance to participate. \nAt each session\, we will practice meditation together and then actually write. Each person will work on his or her own project with the quiet\, supportive companionship of writers all over the world. We will convene using the video conference platform\, Zoom. Sessions will be recorded and links sent to all\, so if you can’t join live you can still participate. \nThe schedule for each session is: \n\nGuided mindfulness practice: 15 minutes\nJournaling exercise (“free writing”): 15 minutes\nWriting period: 80 minutes\nCheck-in and close: 10 minutes\n\nNo work will be shared during the class\, but the group will have a private forum on our site for anyone who would like to post their writing. \nOpen to writers of fiction\, non-fiction\, poetry\, screenplays\, and song—and anyone who would simply like to explore writing as a practice. \nSubsequent sessions will take place as follows: \nNov 16 4:30p.m. – 6:30p.m. (hosted by Kate)\nDec 8 4:30p.m. – 6:30p.m. (hosted by Kate) * new time \nThis program is for you if you are looking for some gentle accountability and dedicated time for your writing. \n\n\nThe cost is $15 per month or $7.50 per month for Sangha members. (Please click here to learn more about the Sangha.) \nOnce you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. (Please note: no partial refunds.) \nQuestions? Please email Michele.
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/dharma-writing-group-3/
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161012T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161012T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T184048
CREATED:20160831T145027Z
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SUMMARY:Daily Dharma Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project is so proud to offer you a chance to: \nPractice meditation every single day\nMeet and converse daily with a brilliant Buddhist teacher\nGet answers to important questions about your practice and your path\nBecome part of a group of smart\, fun\, sincere independent thinkers\nJoin a private Facebook forum to continue the conversation \nDaily Dharma Gathering sessions are from 8:00p to 8:30pm. EDT on Mondays through Fridays and 12:00p to 12:30p.m. EDT on Saturdays and Sundays. All you have to do is log on using the link you’ll receive upon registration. Each session begins with a short talk before moving into a guided meditation practice with time for a q&a at the end. \nEach session is recorded and made available for 24 hours or until it is replaced with the next day’s session. So if you can’t join live\, don’t worry! \nTeachers range from your hosts\, Susan and Lodro (who are trained in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage) to Vipassana teachers such as Kate Lila Wheeler and Emily Horn\, Zen teachers such as Sokuzan and angel Kyodo williams\, and ordained Tibetan Buddhist monastics such as Khenpo Gawang and Thubten Chodron. \nWe cannot overstate the amazing-ness of these teachers! So many Buddhist traditions are represented in this special group. Our teachers include men and women\, are white\, black\, and Asian\, and range in age from twenties to seventies. In all\, they represent an incomparable cross-section of Buddhism in the West. \nThe cost is $20 a month. Once you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \n(Please note: no partial refunds.) \nREMINDER: Open Heart Project Sangha members can participate for free. \nNOTE: Your registration in this program comes with a free subscription to the Open Heart Project newsletter. \nWe look forward to taking this journey with you! \nLove\, Susan \nQuestions? Please email Michele
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/daily-dharma-gathering-35-2016-10-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161012T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161012T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T184048
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160815T131621Z
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SUMMARY:Mommy Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project Mommy Sangha: A supportive gathering of moms\, stepmoms\, and grandmothers to practice meditation together and share our wisdom\nAre you a mom (or stepmother or grandmother) who longs to practice meditation but can’t find time amidst the demands–and joys and difficulties–of caring for young children? \nParenting\, no matter how desired (and enjoyed)\, may come with fatigue\, self-doubt\, and the natural question: who the hell am I now? Meditation can help by offering space to breathe. Sangha (Sanskrit for community) helps by assuring you that you are most definitely not alone. Together\, meditation and Sangha can help you to remain present during the long days and short years of caring for your little ones. \nWhether you have a meditation practice (or used to have one) or are a brand new beginner\, you are warmly invited to join the Mommy Sangha. During this weekly 30-minute gathering\, you will be guided in a short meditation practice followed by a chance to connect with other mothers. We will also meet quarterly for a longer practice session and a special talk on how to apply Buddhist mindfulness principles to motherhood. \nThe Mommy Sangha will exist as a continuous presence for you to participate in as you are interested and able. And\, while we will be emphasizing the experiences of caring for younger children\, all mothers are welcome.\nWe promise to: \n\nProvide meditation instruction\nAnswer questions about meditation\nModerate the dialog to keep it meaningful and on point\nFoster kindness\nKeep it short!\n\nWhere: In the comfort of your own home via the Zoom meeting platform. Each session will be recorded so you can practice with the Mommy Sangha even if you can’t attend the live gathering. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n  \nAbout Jenna Hollenstein\nNew mom\, mindfulness teacher\, and Founder and Nutrition Therapist at Eat to Love\, Jenna aims to bring the gentle sanity of Buddhist principles to every aspect of her personal and professional life. She is excited to support Mommy Sangha members to create and sustain a meditation practice that creates awareness\, lovingkindness\, and self-compassion. Her greatest teachers include Susan\, her partner Andrea\, and her son Mimmo. \nAbout the Open Heart Project\nCreated by meditation teacher and writer Susan Piver\, the OHP is an online meditation center. It shares all the qualities of a traditional dharma center: A shared practice. Workshops. Advanced courses. Retreats. Guest teachers. Community gatherings—all online and available to you 24/7. Currently\, there are close to 15000 members all over the world who are practicing meditation to recover a sense of balance\, cultivate fearlessness\, sharpen our minds\, and soften our hearts. While each may practice alone\, we also practice together to create a network of sanity and kindness. More information about the Open Heart Project can be found here. \nOnce you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \nQuestions? Please email Michele
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/mommy-sangha-6/
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161011T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161011T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T184049
CREATED:20160831T144929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160831T144929Z
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SUMMARY:Daily Dharma Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project is so proud to offer you a chance to: \nPractice meditation every single day\nMeet and converse daily with a brilliant Buddhist teacher\nGet answers to important questions about your practice and your path\nBecome part of a group of smart\, fun\, sincere independent thinkers\nJoin a private Facebook forum to continue the conversation \nDaily Dharma Gathering sessions are from 8:00p to 8:30pm. EDT on Mondays through Fridays and 12:00p to 12:30p.m. EDT on Saturdays and Sundays. All you have to do is log on using the link you’ll receive upon registration. Each session begins with a short talk before moving into a guided meditation practice with time for a q&a at the end. \nEach session is recorded and made available for 24 hours or until it is replaced with the next day’s session. So if you can’t join live\, don’t worry! \nTeachers range from your hosts\, Susan and Lodro (who are trained in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage) to Vipassana teachers such as Kate Lila Wheeler and Emily Horn\, Zen teachers such as Sokuzan and angel Kyodo williams\, and ordained Tibetan Buddhist monastics such as Khenpo Gawang and Thubten Chodron. \nWe cannot overstate the amazing-ness of these teachers! So many Buddhist traditions are represented in this special group. Our teachers include men and women\, are white\, black\, and Asian\, and range in age from twenties to seventies. In all\, they represent an incomparable cross-section of Buddhism in the West. \nThe cost is $20 a month. Once you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \n(Please note: no partial refunds.) \nREMINDER: Open Heart Project Sangha members can participate for free. \nNOTE: Your registration in this program comes with a free subscription to the Open Heart Project newsletter. \nWe look forward to taking this journey with you! \nLove\, Susan \nQuestions? Please email Michele
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/daily-dharma-gathering-35-2016-10-11/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161010T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161010T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T184049
CREATED:20160831T144622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160831T144622Z
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SUMMARY:Daily Dharma Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project is so proud to offer you a chance to: \nPractice meditation every single day\nMeet and converse daily with a brilliant Buddhist teacher\nGet answers to important questions about your practice and your path\nBecome part of a group of smart\, fun\, sincere independent thinkers\nJoin a private Facebook forum to continue the conversation \nDaily Dharma Gathering sessions are from 8:00p to 8:30pm. EDT on Mondays through Fridays and 12:00p to 12:30p.m. EDT on Saturdays and Sundays. All you have to do is log on using the link you’ll receive upon registration. Each session begins with a short talk before moving into a guided meditation practice with time for a q&a at the end. \nEach session is recorded and made available for 24 hours or until it is replaced with the next day’s session. So if you can’t join live\, don’t worry! \nTeachers range from your hosts\, Susan and Lodro (who are trained in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage) to Vipassana teachers such as Kate Lila Wheeler and Emily Horn\, Zen teachers such as Sokuzan and angel Kyodo williams\, and ordained Tibetan Buddhist monastics such as Khenpo Gawang and Thubten Chodron. \nWe cannot overstate the amazing-ness of these teachers! So many Buddhist traditions are represented in this special group. Our teachers include men and women\, are white\, black\, and Asian\, and range in age from twenties to seventies. In all\, they represent an incomparable cross-section of Buddhism in the West. \nThe cost is $20 a month. Once you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \n(Please note: no partial refunds.) \nREMINDER: Open Heart Project Sangha members can participate for free. \nNOTE: Your registration in this program comes with a free subscription to the Open Heart Project newsletter. \nWe look forward to taking this journey with you! \nLove\, Susan \nQuestions? Please email Michele
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/daily-dharma-gathering-35-2016-10-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161009T123000
DTSTAMP:20260412T184049
CREATED:20160831T144406Z
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SUMMARY:Daily Dharma Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project is so proud to offer you a chance to: \nPractice meditation every single day\nMeet and converse daily with a brilliant Buddhist teacher\nGet answers to important questions about your practice and your path\nBecome part of a group of smart\, fun\, sincere independent thinkers\nJoin a private Facebook forum to continue the conversation \nDaily Dharma Gathering sessions are from 8:00p to 8:30pm. EDT on Mondays through Fridays and 12:00p to 12:30p.m. EDT on Saturdays and Sundays. All you have to do is log on using the link you’ll receive upon registration. Each session begins with a short talk before moving into a guided meditation practice with time for a q&a at the end. \nEach session is recorded and made available for 24 hours or until it is replaced with the next day’s session. So if you can’t join live\, don’t worry! \nTeachers range from your hosts\, Susan and Lodro (who are trained in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage) to Vipassana teachers such as Kate Lila Wheeler and Emily Horn\, Zen teachers such as Sokuzan and angel Kyodo williams\, and ordained Tibetan Buddhist monastics such as Khenpo Gawang and Thubten Chodron. \nWe cannot overstate the amazing-ness of these teachers! So many Buddhist traditions are represented in this special group. Our teachers include men and women\, are white\, black\, and Asian\, and range in age from twenties to seventies. In all\, they represent an incomparable cross-section of Buddhism in the West. \nThe cost is $20 a month. Once you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \n(Please note: no partial refunds.) \nREMINDER: Open Heart Project Sangha members can participate for free. \nNOTE: Your registration in this program comes with a free subscription to the Open Heart Project newsletter. \nWe look forward to taking this journey with you! \nLove\, Susan \nQuestions? Please email Michele
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/daily-dharma-gathering-35-2016-10-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161008T123000
DTSTAMP:20260412T184049
CREATED:20160831T144222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160928T163315Z
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SUMMARY:Daily Dharma Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project is so proud to offer you a chance to: \nPractice meditation every single day\nMeet and converse daily with a brilliant Buddhist teacher\nGet answers to important questions about your practice and your path\nBecome part of a group of smart\, fun\, sincere independent thinkers\nJoin a private Facebook forum to continue the conversation \nDaily Dharma Gathering sessions are from 8:00p to 8:30pm. EDT on Mondays through Fridays and 12:00p to 12:30p.m. EDT on Saturdays and Sundays. All you have to do is log on using the link you’ll receive upon registration. Each session begins with a short talk before moving into a guided meditation practice with time for a q&a at the end. \nEach session is recorded and made available for 24 hours or until it is replaced with the next day’s session. So if you can’t join live\, don’t worry! \nTeachers range from your hosts\, Susan and Lodro (who are trained in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage) to Vipassana teachers such as Kate Lila Wheeler and Emily Horn\, Zen teachers such as Sokuzan and angel Kyodo williams\, and ordained Tibetan Buddhist monastics such as Khenpo Gawang and Thubten Chodron. \nWe cannot overstate the amazing-ness of these teachers! So many Buddhist traditions are represented in this special group. Our teachers include men and women\, are white\, black\, and Asian\, and range in age from twenties to seventies. In all\, they represent an incomparable cross-section of Buddhism in the West. \nThe cost is $20 a month. Once you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \n(Please note: no partial refunds.) \nREMINDER: Open Heart Project Sangha members can participate for free. \nNOTE: Your registration in this program comes with a free subscription to the Open Heart Project newsletter. \nWe look forward to taking this journey with you! \nLove\, Susan \nQuestions? Please email Michele
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/daily-dharma-gathering-35-2016-10-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161007T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161007T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T184049
CREATED:20160831T144137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160831T144137Z
UID:10014207-1475870400-1475872200@openheartproject.com
SUMMARY:Daily Dharma Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project is so proud to offer you a chance to: \nPractice meditation every single day\nMeet and converse daily with a brilliant Buddhist teacher\nGet answers to important questions about your practice and your path\nBecome part of a group of smart\, fun\, sincere independent thinkers\nJoin a private Facebook forum to continue the conversation \nDaily Dharma Gathering sessions are from 8:00p to 8:30pm. EDT on Mondays through Fridays and 12:00p to 12:30p.m. EDT on Saturdays and Sundays. All you have to do is log on using the link you’ll receive upon registration. Each session begins with a short talk before moving into a guided meditation practice with time for a q&a at the end. \nEach session is recorded and made available for 24 hours or until it is replaced with the next day’s session. So if you can’t join live\, don’t worry! \nTeachers range from your hosts\, Susan and Lodro (who are trained in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage) to Vipassana teachers such as Kate Lila Wheeler and Emily Horn\, Zen teachers such as Sokuzan and angel Kyodo williams\, and ordained Tibetan Buddhist monastics such as Khenpo Gawang and Thubten Chodron. \nWe cannot overstate the amazing-ness of these teachers! So many Buddhist traditions are represented in this special group. Our teachers include men and women\, are white\, black\, and Asian\, and range in age from twenties to seventies. In all\, they represent an incomparable cross-section of Buddhism in the West. \nThe cost is $20 a month. Once you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \n(Please note: no partial refunds.) \nREMINDER: Open Heart Project Sangha members can participate for free. \nNOTE: Your registration in this program comes with a free subscription to the Open Heart Project newsletter. \nWe look forward to taking this journey with you! \nLove\, Susan \nQuestions? Please email Michele
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/daily-dharma-gathering-35-2016-10-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161006T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161006T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T184049
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LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T201822Z
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SUMMARY:Daily Dharma Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project is so proud to offer you a chance to: \nPractice meditation every single day\nMeet and converse daily with a brilliant Buddhist teacher\nGet answers to important questions about your practice and your path\nBecome part of a group of smart\, fun\, sincere independent thinkers\nJoin a private Facebook forum to continue the conversation \nDaily Dharma Gathering sessions are from 8:00p to 8:30pm. EDT on Mondays through Fridays and 12:00p to 12:30p.m. EDT on Saturdays and Sundays. All you have to do is log on using the link you’ll receive upon registration. Each session begins with a short talk before moving into a guided meditation practice with time for a q&a at the end. \nEach session is recorded and made available for 24 hours or until it is replaced with the next day’s session. So if you can’t join live\, don’t worry! \nTeachers range from your hosts\, Susan and Lodro (who are trained in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage) to Vipassana teachers such as Kate Lila Wheeler and Emily Horn\, Zen teachers such as Sokuzan and angel Kyodo williams\, and ordained Tibetan Buddhist monastics such as Khenpo Gawang and Thubten Chodron. \nWe cannot overstate the amazing-ness of these teachers! So many Buddhist traditions are represented in this special group. Our teachers include men and women\, are white\, black\, and Asian\, and range in age from twenties to seventies. In all\, they represent an incomparable cross-section of Buddhism in the West. \nThe cost is $20 a month. Once you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \n(Please note: no partial refunds.) \nREMINDER: Open Heart Project Sangha members can participate for free. \nNOTE: Your registration in this program comes with a free subscription to the Open Heart Project newsletter. \nWe look forward to taking this journey with you! \nLove\, Susan \nQuestions? Please email Michele
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/daily-dharma-gathering-35-2016-10-06/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161005T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161005T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T184049
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SUMMARY:Daily Dharma Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project is so proud to offer you a chance to: \nPractice meditation every single day\nMeet and converse daily with a brilliant Buddhist teacher\nGet answers to important questions about your practice and your path\nBecome part of a group of smart\, fun\, sincere independent thinkers\nJoin a private Facebook forum to continue the conversation \nDaily Dharma Gathering sessions are from 8:00p to 8:30pm. EDT on Mondays through Fridays and 12:00p to 12:30p.m. EDT on Saturdays and Sundays. All you have to do is log on using the link you’ll receive upon registration. Each session begins with a short talk before moving into a guided meditation practice with time for a q&a at the end. \nEach session is recorded and made available for 24 hours or until it is replaced with the next day’s session. So if you can’t join live\, don’t worry! \nTeachers range from your hosts\, Susan and Lodro (who are trained in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage) to Vipassana teachers such as Kate Lila Wheeler and Emily Horn\, Zen teachers such as Sokuzan and angel Kyodo williams\, and ordained Tibetan Buddhist monastics such as Khenpo Gawang and Thubten Chodron. \nWe cannot overstate the amazing-ness of these teachers! So many Buddhist traditions are represented in this special group. Our teachers include men and women\, are white\, black\, and Asian\, and range in age from twenties to seventies. In all\, they represent an incomparable cross-section of Buddhism in the West. \nThe cost is $20 a month. Once you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \n(Please note: no partial refunds.) \nREMINDER: Open Heart Project Sangha members can participate for free. \nNOTE: Your registration in this program comes with a free subscription to the Open Heart Project newsletter. \nWe look forward to taking this journey with you! \nLove\, Susan \nQuestions? Please email Michele
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/daily-dharma-gathering-35-2016-10-05/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161005T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T184049
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160815T131738Z
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SUMMARY:Mommy Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project Mommy Sangha: A supportive gathering of moms\, stepmoms\, and grandmothers to practice meditation together and share our wisdom\nAre you a mom (or stepmother or grandmother) who longs to practice meditation but can’t find time amidst the demands–and joys and difficulties–of caring for young children? \nParenting\, no matter how desired (and enjoyed)\, may come with fatigue\, self-doubt\, and the natural question: who the hell am I now? Meditation can help by offering space to breathe. Sangha (Sanskrit for community) helps by assuring you that you are most definitely not alone. Together\, meditation and Sangha can help you to remain present during the long days and short years of caring for your little ones. \nWhether you have a meditation practice (or used to have one) or are a brand new beginner\, you are warmly invited to join the Mommy Sangha. During this weekly 30-minute gathering\, you will be guided in a short meditation practice followed by a chance to connect with other mothers. We will also meet quarterly for a longer practice session and a special talk on how to apply Buddhist mindfulness principles to motherhood. \nThe Mommy Sangha will exist as a continuous presence for you to participate in as you are interested and able. And\, while we will be emphasizing the experiences of caring for younger children\, all mothers are welcome.\nWe promise to: \n\nProvide meditation instruction\nAnswer questions about meditation\nModerate the dialog to keep it meaningful and on point\nFoster kindness\nKeep it short!\n\nWhere: In the comfort of your own home via the Zoom meeting platform. Each session will be recorded so you can practice with the Mommy Sangha even if you can’t attend the live gathering. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n  \nAbout Jenna Hollenstein\nNew mom\, mindfulness teacher\, and Founder and Nutrition Therapist at Eat to Love\, Jenna aims to bring the gentle sanity of Buddhist principles to every aspect of her personal and professional life. She is excited to support Mommy Sangha members to create and sustain a meditation practice that creates awareness\, lovingkindness\, and self-compassion. Her greatest teachers include Susan\, her partner Andrea\, and her son Mimmo. \nAbout the Open Heart Project\nCreated by meditation teacher and writer Susan Piver\, the OHP is an online meditation center. It shares all the qualities of a traditional dharma center: A shared practice. Workshops. Advanced courses. Retreats. Guest teachers. Community gatherings—all online and available to you 24/7. Currently\, there are close to 15000 members all over the world who are practicing meditation to recover a sense of balance\, cultivate fearlessness\, sharpen our minds\, and soften our hearts. While each may practice alone\, we also practice together to create a network of sanity and kindness. More information about the Open Heart Project can be found here. \nOnce you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \nQuestions? Please email Michele
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/mommy-sangha-5/
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161004T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161004T203000
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SUMMARY:Daily Dharma Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Open Heart Project is so proud to offer you a chance to: \nPractice meditation every single day\nMeet and converse daily with a brilliant Buddhist teacher\nGet answers to important questions about your practice and your path\nBecome part of a group of smart\, fun\, sincere independent thinkers\nJoin a private Facebook forum to continue the conversation \nDaily Dharma Gathering sessions are from 8:00p to 8:30pm. EDT on Mondays through Fridays and 12:00p to 12:30p.m. EDT on Saturdays and Sundays. All you have to do is log on using the link you’ll receive upon registration. Each session begins with a short talk before moving into a guided meditation practice with time for a q&a at the end. \nEach session is recorded and made available for 24 hours or until it is replaced with the next day’s session. So if you can’t join live\, don’t worry! \nTeachers range from your hosts\, Susan and Lodro (who are trained in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage) to Vipassana teachers such as Kate Lila Wheeler and Emily Horn\, Zen teachers such as Sokuzan and angel Kyodo williams\, and ordained Tibetan Buddhist monastics such as Khenpo Gawang and Thubten Chodron. \nWe cannot overstate the amazing-ness of these teachers! So many Buddhist traditions are represented in this special group. Our teachers include men and women\, are white\, black\, and Asian\, and range in age from twenties to seventies. In all\, they represent an incomparable cross-section of Buddhism in the West. \nThe cost is $20 a month. Once you register\, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days\, unless or until you cancel. \n(Please note: no partial refunds.) \nREMINDER: Open Heart Project Sangha members can participate for free. \nNOTE: Your registration in this program comes with a free subscription to the Open Heart Project newsletter. \nWe look forward to taking this journey with you! \nLove\, Susan \nQuestions? Please email Michele
URL:https://openheartproject.com/event/daily-dharma-gathering-35-2016-10-04/
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