Sunday Morning Meditation
2024-08-11 04:45 - 05:30, 2024-09-08 04:45 - 05:30, 2024-10-13 04:45 - 05:30, 2024-11-10 04:45 - 05:30, 2024-12-08 04:45 - 05:30, 2025-01-12 04:45 - 05:30, 2025-02-09 04:45 - 05:30, 2025-03-09 04:45 - 05:30 (America/Los_Angeles) and 5 more dates
4:45 – 5:30 am Pacific Time (7:45 – 8:30 Eastern)
Second Sunday of the month – ongoing on Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2431979037?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 243 197 9037
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Details
– Brief meditation instructions
– 35-minute silent sitting
– 3-5 minute talk (Dharmette)
Mindfulness meditation is led by experienced teachers of Awakening Truth. The hour begins with a brief, gentle instruction. We will guide you to focus on the present moment with non-judgmental awareness, helping you let go of distractions and embrace the stillness within.
The 35-minute meditation session blends guided and silent meditation. Following the meditation, there will be a short 3-5 minute Dharma talk on the teachings of Buddhism, mindfulness, and the art of living in harmony with oneself and the world around.
Our intention is that you leave feeling refreshed, focused, and ready to navigate the day’s challenges and opportunities.
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Ayurvedic Retreat 2024
2024-08-28 - 2024-09-25
At the onset of Covid, Amma did an extended Ayurvedic treatment. Again in 2023, she returned with a group of students
Some Ayurvedic treatments are designed to gently dismantle your system to allow new health to emerge. Combining meditation would help with insight, letting go of beliefs and identities that no longer serve you, and integration after the dismantling process. The hospital encouraged me to return with a group of experienced students and offer meditation in conjunction with the treatment.
This retreat will be for a small group of meditation practitioners undergoing Ayurvedic treatment. We will meet 1-2 times a day for guided meditation, discussion, and inquiry. This will not be a silent retreat. Amma will also be undergoing treatment.
If you are interested, please fill out the Ayurvedic Retreat Form.

Integrated Meditation Program (Ongoing)
2024-09-08 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-13 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-10 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-12-08 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-01-12 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver)
The ongoing group will build on what we created, deepen the 5 qualities- safety/protection, attunement, delight, soothing/comfort, exploration/play use them to undo activations and redo memories to continue shifting our attachment strategy until we are more and more secure. We will do this in parallel to using the 5 qualities to optimize our meditation practice.

The Integrated Meditation ongoing group will last until January 2025 and includes:

A monthly big group meeting for 2 hours
A monthly peer group meeting for 1.5 hours
Cost $30 a month. To simplify bookkeeping, please either sign up for recurring donations or pay the $30 X 6 upfront = $180.

Details:
The big group will meet on the second Sunday of the month at 4 PM Pacific Time.
The peer group date and time TBD starting in September.
You are encouraged to meet with Buddies arranged at your own convenience.

During the breakout sessions in the big group, Amma will work one-on-one with one person. So, for example if there are 12 people in the group- it will take 12 months to see everyone during the breakout sessions.
1) Please sign this google form by August 20 if you want to be in the ongoing big group.
2) Please pay by September 2 either set up recurring donations or pay the total $180.

Anapansati Sutra Study and Practice 2024
2024-10-03 19:00 - 20:15, 2024-10-10 19:00 - 20:15, 2024-10-17 19:00 - 20:15, 2024-10-24 19:00 - 20:15 (America/Halifax)
Topic: Anapanasati Class series

7:00 – 8:15 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Continuing every Thursday for 4 occurrences: October 3, 10, 17 and 24
Zoom link will be shared upon registration for the course.

Dive into the timeless teachings of the Anapanasati Sutra, the ancient Buddhist text that guides us in the practice of mindfulness of breathing. All levels of meditation practice are welcome. Our class series is designed to help you cultivate deeper awareness, tranquility, and insight through practice with the Anapanasati Sutra.

What You’ll Learn:
The fundamentals of mindful breathing.
Techniques to enhance concentration and mindfulness.
Insights into the Anapanasati Sutra’s profound wisdom.
Class Schedule:
Join us for 4 weekly sessions that include guided meditations, insightful teachings, and interactive Q&A segments. We meet live online on Thursdays from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM (Eastern Time) on October 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th.
Why Join Us?
Experienced and certified instructors with years of practice.
Supportive community of like-minded individuals.
Flexible online access – meditate from anywhere!
Register Now and join our growing community of meditators. There is a sliding scale fee when signing up to accommodate various income levels.
About Brian & Holly
Brian began his meditation practice in 1979. He is ordained in the Tiep Hien Order of Interbeing, a Thich Nhat Hanh Plum Village tradition, and facilitates two Maryland Sanghas. A graduate of the 2-year MMTCP Meditation Teacher Certification Program through the Insight Meditation Society, Brian has also contributed to the Prison Mindfulness Meditation Outreach Program. A retired high school teacher, he enjoys playing jazz piano and being in nature.
Holly obtained a 300-hour meditation teacher certification from the Engaged Mindfulness Institute and is a certified mindfulness teacher (CMT-P) with the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. She emphasizes the transformative power of personal practice, incorporates trauma-informed approaches, and honors the diverse backgrounds of her students. An active member within the Plum Village tradition since 2015, she facilitates a weekly online sangha and provides mindfulness meditation teachings.
Reserve your spot now and let the wisdom of the Anapanasati Sutra illuminate your path to inner peace and liberation. Discover the power of mindfulness of breathing in this transformational practice!

Election Night Compassionate Witness
2024-11-05 19:30 - 21:00 UTC
As we enter the U.S. election on Tuesday, November 5th, there’s an opportunity to turn inward with community that evening to access our purity of heart.
Equanimity is one of the four divine qualities of the heart we will explore together in a safely held space. Using the Awakening Truth Interactive Guidelines and Precepts for this Compassionate Witness Event, we will learn to integrate equanimity into our hearts relationship to each other. We will spend time in meditation, Dharma, and Compassionate Witness held in equanimous space with community.
We tend with care: the harmony of our hearts learning the art of holding space together in the silent circle of the Whole.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84684409431
Meeting ID: 846 8440 9431
+17193594580,,84684409431# US

Teachers:
Brian Smith, Holly McClellan, and Kat Renee will be facilitating the evening, the event is hosted by Awakening Truth. Brian is an ordained member of the Order of Interbeing (OI) and a graduate of the MMTCP (Mindfulness Meditation Teaching Certification Program). Holly is a certified teacher (CMT-P) through the Engaged Mindfulness Institute and the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. Kat is a graduate of the Awakening Truth Women’s Facilitation Program, Authentic Relating Leadership Training, is a Certified Trauma-informed Coach, and has facilitated/led meditation with Insight Meditation Communities for over a decade.
Contact Us:
Let us know any questions that arise at katreneenow@gmail.com
Donations:
Link: Awakening Truth Donations
Consider a donation for the event, sharing from generosity is a support for our non-profit community at Awakening Truth and is greatly appreciated. We encourage you to donate between $10 and $25. However, no amount is too small or too large and no one will be turned away.

Inauguration Compassionate Witness
2025-01-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2431979037
Inauguration Compassionate Witness
January 24th, 2025
7:00-8:30 pm EST

Coming out of the Inauguration, there’s an opportunity to hold space for each other as we practice with skillfully navigating change.

Our shared humanity is in our hearts as we will explore together in a safely held space. Using the Awakening Truth Interactive Guidelines and Precepts for this Compassionate Witness Event, we will co-regulate using our hearts relationship to each other. We will spend time in meditation, Dharma, and Compassionate Witness held in equanimous space with the community.

We tend with care: the harmony of our hearts learning the art of holding space together in the silent circle of the Whole.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2431979037
Meeting ID: 243 197 9037

Teachers:
Brian Smith, Holly McClellan, and Kat Renee will be facilitating the evening, the event is hosted by Awakening Truth. Brian is an ordained member of the Order of Interbeing (OI) and a graduate of the MMTCP (Mindfulness Meditation Teaching Certification Program). Holly is a certified teacher (CMT-P) through the Engaged Mindfulness Institute and the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. Kat is a graduate of the Awakening Truth Women’s Facilitation Program, Authentic Relating Leadership Training, is a Certified Trauma-informed Coach, and has facilitated/led meditation with Insight Meditation Communities for over a decade.

Contact Us:
Let us know any questions that arise at katreneenow@gmail.com

Donations:
Consider a donation for the event, sharing from generosity is a support for our non-profit community at Awakening Truth and is greatly appreciated. No amount is too small or too large and no one will be turned away. Awakening Truth Donations – Mention “Compassionate Witness” in the Notes

Metta Mondays
2025-08-18 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-08-25 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-09-01 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-09-08 12:00 - 12:30 (America/Denver)
Metta Mondays: Cultivating Love in Turbulent Times
With Amma Thanasanti, Truett Davis and Judith Escobar Torres
Find Your Heart’s Refuge Every Monday
In a world that often feels fractured and overwhelming, Metta Mondays offers a weekly immersion into kindness. Join our community every Monday at 12pm PT / 3pm ET for a 30-minute guided loving kindness meditation – an opportunity to feel more grounded, resilient, and connected. Three rotating teachers facilitate these sessions, with the second Monday of each month offered in Spanish.
How to Join?
Join our Zoom room at 12:00 PT via the following link: Metta Mondays meeting details
Why Metta? Why Now?
This practice of metta – loving kindness meditation – is about connecting with heart qualities like love, kindness, empathy and compassion for ourselves, those closest to us, and our communities.
A Practice for Everyone
Metta Mondays welcomes everyone, regardless of meditation experience or background. This is a safe space to explore the radical act of opening your heart – starting with kindness toward yourself.
Accessibility & Inclusion

Drop-in format: No need to commit to a series – come when you can
Donation-based: Generosity is a practice that helps open your heart. Offer what is generous, meaningful and affordable. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Bilingual offerings: The second Monday of each month is facilitated entirely in Spanish
Online accessibility: Practice from wherever you feel most comfortable

Join us as we touch into our capacity for kindness, one Monday at a time.
Lunes de Metta: Cultivando Amor en Tiempos Turbulentos
Con Amma Thanasanti, Truett Davis y Judith Escobar Torres
Encuentra el Refugio de tu Corazón Cada Lunes
En un mundo que a menudo se siente fracturado y abrumador, los Lunes de Metta ofrecen una inmersión semanal en la bondad. Únete a nuestra comunidad cada lunes a las 12pm PT / 3pm ET para una meditación de bondad amorosa guiada de 30 minutos – una oportunidad para sentirte más tranquilo/a, resiliente y conectado/a. Tres maestros rotativos facilitan estas sesiones, con el segundo lunes de cada mes ofrecido en español.
¿Cómo participar?
Únase a nuestra sala de Zoom a las 12:00 p.m., hora del Pacífico, a través del siguiente enlace: Metta Mondays meeting details
¿Por qué Metta? ¿Por qué Ahora? Esta práctica de metta – meditación de bondad amorosa – se trata de conectar con cualidades del corazón como el amor, la bondad, la empatía y la compasión hacia nosotros mismos, hacia quienes están más cerca de nosotros, y hacia nuestras comunidades.
Una Práctica para Todos
Los Lunes de Metta, damos la bienvenida a todos, independientemente de la experiencia de meditación o trasfondo personal. Este es un espacio seguro para explorar el acto radical de abrir tu corazón – comenzando con la bondad hacia ti mismo/a.
Accesibilidad e Inclusión

Formato de entrada libre: No hay necesidad de comprometerse a una serie – ven cuando puedas
Basado en donaciones: La generosidad es una práctica que ayuda a abrir tu corazón. Ofrece lo que sea generoso, significativo y accesible para ti. Nadie será rechazado por falta de fondos.
Ofertas bilingües: El segundo lunes de cada mes se facilita completamente en español
Accesibilidad en línea: Practica desde donde te sientas más cómodo/a

Únete a nosotros mientras conectamos con nuestra capacidad de bondad, un lunes a la vez.

Discover Integrated Meditation: Drop-in Session
2025-08-30 08:00 - 08:30 (America/Denver)
Discover Integrated Meditation: How It Rewires Your Mind and Transforms Your Life
Join us for a free 30-minute drop-in session and experience the transformative power of the Integrated Meditation Program.
In this short, welcoming session, you will:

Explore the core principles of Integrated Meditation and how they can help shift patterns that meditation alone often doesn’t reach—for yourself or your clients.
Experience a guided meditation that gives you a direct taste of the practices.
Hear real-life stories of change and healing from others who’ve walked this path.
Engage in a Q&A to satisfy your curiosity and connect with the heart of the program.

Whether you’re brand-new to meditation or a decades-long practitioner, this session offers a supportive space to discover tools and practices that go beyond meditation alone—cultivating safety, trust, esteem, joy, aliveness, and intimacy.
Dates/Times:

8:00 AM Pacific, Saturday Aug. 30, Sept. 20, Oct. 11, Nov. 15
5:00 PM Pacific, Wednesday Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19

Cost: Free
Location: Register at the top of the page for Zoom link
Step into 30 minutes of discovery and experience how Integrated Meditation can deepen your resiliency, renew your joy, and expand your capacity for connection—for yourself and those you serve.
