Mindful Hackathon: code for depth and pleasure
What if building a regenerative future felt less like a grind and more like a flow state? Less like a sprint and more like a moving meditation?
This is not your typical hackathon. This is a 44-hour container to practice transforming intense creation into a source of deep pleasure, mindful presence, and communal joy. We are hacking not just for a product, but for a new way of being with our work and with each other. This hackathon is a practical immersion in bringing the quality of sensual, focused attention to the act of creation itself.
We invite you to co-create projects that support community-building and a more mindful, joyful, and connected society—a "Second Renaissance." Whether you're a seasoned builder or a curious beginner, this is for you.
What to Expect:
A Held Container: We begin with an opening ceremony and authentic relating games to form deep connections and intentional teams.
Process Over Product: Guided by principles of Karma Yoga, we'll continually return to the pleasure of the process, releasing attachment to the outcome. This is the core of our practice.
Vibe-Coding & AI Support: New to building? We'll kick off with a workshop on using AI agents to bring your ideas to life, with support available throughout.
Mindful Hacking: Scheduled tuning-ins (as opposed to stand-ups), metta (loving-kindness) meditations, and breathwork sessions to anchor us in joy and collective intention, and go deeper into the fun of intense work.
Optional Body Breaks: Drop into optional Tai Qi, light yoga, or silent meditation sessions in a separate space to reset and recharge.
Celebration & Demos: We close by sharing our creations—not as final products to be judged, but as offerings born from a beautiful process (we might even have prizes!).
Tentative Schedule:
Fri, Oct 10 (4pm - 9pm): Opening Ceremony • Authentic Relating & Team Formation • Vibe-Coding Workshop • Hacking Begins.
Sat, Oct 11 (9am - 9pm): Full Day of Mindful Hacking • Guided Tune-Ins • Optional Body Breaks • Community Dinner.
Sun, Oct 12 (9am - 12pm): Project Demos & Celebrations • Landing back and Closing Ceremony.
This is for you if:
You feel the call to build a better world, you want to transform your relationship with "hard work," and you're ready to experience the bliss of creating in a supported, conscious community.
Bring your laptop, your passion, and an open mind. Leave with new connections, a renewed sense of possibility, and the experience of work as pleasure and prayer.
💸 Investment:
Donation (to help cover a nourishing space, healthy snacks, dinner, and support our facilitators and hosts so more such events might happen!). If we do a community dinner, we will figure out a way of pitching in together or everyone buying their own food, TBD.
Register soon (Spots Limited due to space limitations)!
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The program is evolving with love and intention. Join us, and let's shape it together.
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