Dear Common Ground Friends, We assume that we are sincerely interested in reality, that our heart is sensing in a deep and clear way the way things are. But truthfully we are mostly entangled with and deluded by our mental … Weekly Email 4-18-24 Read More » The post Weekly Email 4-18-24 appeared first on Common Ground Meditation Center ..read more

To bring kind awareness of the reality as it is, and to not be bound to it being a certain way, allows skillful action to arise with a balanced and steady heart…. Nakawe Cuebas Berrios feels blessed to be able … Guest Teacher Talk with nakawe cuebas berrios: How to cultivate “Embodied Equanimity” as a dear friend in our troubled times Read More » The post Guest Teacher Talk with nakawe cuebas berrios: How to cultivate “Embodied Equanimity” as a dear friend in our troubled times appeared first on Common Ground Meditation Center ..read more

Dear Common Ground Friends, We can be hard on ourselves can’t we? We can also learn to trust and appreciate learning. Every effort that we make to cultivate a skillful relationship to experience matters. What is also true is that skillful … Weekly Email 4-12-24 Read More » The post Weekly Email 4-12-24 appeared first on Common Ground Meditation Center ..read more

In-person only. Sunday, April 28, 2-3pm. How do we live in and accept our ever-changing world with compassion an open heart, equanimity, peacefulness, and well-being. This book is for any of us that are seeking relief from tough times, such … Book Reading with Ellen Hufschmidt: a Gentle Practice for Tough Times: Contemplations for Dying and Living Read More » The post Book Reading with Ellen Hufschmidt: a Gentle Practice for Tough Times: Contemplations for Dying and Living appeared first on Common Ground Meditation Center ..read more

When Mark Nunberg is teaching, Please Reflect: If you have any respiratory or flu symptoms (coughing, sneezing, shortness of breath, runny nose, fever, or sore throat), no matter what you think the cause for these symptoms might be, we are … Taking Care of our Immunocompromised Teacher(s) and Community Members Read More » The post Taking Care of our Immunocompromised Teacher(s) and Community Members appeared first on Common Ground Meditation Center ..read more

On behalf of the Common Ground Finance Committee and the Board of Directors, I am happy to report that Common Ground Meditation Center continues to benefit greatly from the generosity of the community. The overall financial goal of Common Ground … Common Ground Meditation Center 2024 Annual Treasurer’s Report                                         Read More » The post Common Ground Meditation Center 2 ..read more

Dear Common Ground Friends, It has been a beautiful sunny day here in the twin cities. Even with chilly temperatures, the sun is strong and melting evidence of the winter storm earlier this week. One thing I noticed about the winter … Weekly Email 3-28-24 Read More » The post Weekly Email 3-28-24 appeared first on Common Ground Meditation Center ..read more

Dear Common Ground Friends, I find it useful to define spiritual ignorance or delusion as the tendency to think that I already know. When I think that I already know, my heart no longer opens and receives the moment in … Weekly Email 3-21-24 Read More » The post Weekly Email 3-21-24 appeared first on Common Ground Meditation Center ..read more

Tuesday, April 16, 7:00-9:00 p.m. In person and on Zoom. Drop-in; no registration required. Followed by dhamma discussion (Q & A) In person at the city center and on Zoom (Zoom link will be posted on our calendar closer to … Guest Teacher Talk with Bhikkhu Sambodhi: How Has the Idea of Gradual Training Gone Out the Window? Read More » The post Guest Teacher Talk with Bhikkhu Sambodhi: How Has the Idea of Gradual Training Gone Out the Window? appeared first on Common Ground Meditation Center ..read more

Parents and caregivers of children and teens are invited to come as you are as we explore how our mindfulness practice, understanding of the Buddhist teachings, and cultivation of wisdom and compassion are challenged and deepened as parents/caregivers. This group … New Mindful Parenting Group Starts April 7th! Read More » The post New Mindful Parenting Group Starts April 7th! appeared first on Common Ground Meditation Center ..read more