Sangha Time (Meditation & Community Gathering)
Our topic for the month of January:
⭐️“Aspiration & Inspiration”
Jan 14th:
In honor of the New Year - we’ll have a special edition of our “Let’s Talk About Practice” series. We’ll reflect & share: What are our inspirations/aspirations for practice this year? Whether something comes to mind or not - come join us to inspire & get inspired to practice in 2026 :)
"Let's Talk About Practice" is a recurring evening we host at CV. It is an open space & opportunity to share about what’s most alive for YOU in practice at the moment. To bring readings that inspire you, ask questions to hear how others relate with what you’re exploring, and to connect with each other around practice. 🫂
💡 For the inspirational reading time, feel free to bring a short (3m or less) reading or quote on any topic that is inspiring your practice as we enter the New Year!
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What to expect:
🙏 Meditate for 25m in silence
📖 Get inspired with wisdom readings
❤️ Share and connect with like-minded & like-hearted meditators
🍵 Enjoy tea & snacks in community
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More info on Sangha Time:
Every Wednesday from 6:45-8:45pm. Private location in Haight Ashbury. Scroll down to learn how to save your spot!
Sangha Time is our weekly meditation & community gathering. A place for connection, inspiration, and practice. We are a cross-lineage, peer-led sangha that is open to all. Whether you’re a longtime community member or just arriving, you are welcome here.
What type of space do we wish to create together?
A space for all of us - that welcomes diversity in all its forms
A space where we remind each other to practice meditation & nurture the qualities of kindness, wisdom, generosity and love that our society desperately needs more of
A space where we can show up as we are, share what’s in our hearts & minds, and listen deeply
A space where we can cultivate meaningful friendships to support us on the path
A space where we can get inspired to bring the dhamma into our lives. Through formal practice, reflection and our speech and actions every day.
Most importantly, we wish to shape this gathering together by embracing creativity and new ideas
Whether its your first time here, or you come every week, everyone is invited to participate.
What do we do during CV Sangha Time?
The schedule is subject to evolve as we co-create this gathering together. In general, we will have:
Meditation - mostly 25m silent sitting meditation
Inspiration - sharing reading(s) from wisdom teachers on a weekly topic
Sharing & Connection - reflecting and sharing about our own experiences and listening deeply
Community Creation Circle - an opportunity to actively contribute & create the community together
(optional) Tea & Snacks (8:45-9:15pm) - getting to know each other informally over a warm cup of tea
Suitable for beginners & experienced meditators. Everything at Community Village is 100% donation based, in the spirit of dana, with the intention to be accessible to all. You can donate to Community Village here or learn about other ways of giving dana here.