Dear Friends, 

The Opening Heart Engaged Mindfulness Circle, the Chesapeake Earth Holder Community, Elders Climate Action, and the Environmental Voter Project are once again collaborating in a Get Out the Vote postcard writing event in preparation for the upcoming midterm elections.

If this is of interest to you, please join us at Circle Yoga on Wednesday, September 9 from 6:30-8:00 pm.

These mindful caregiving sessions are open to all who identify as caregivers. The topics and discussions of this group will be rooted in mindfulness practice and will aim to support those in a parental role, caretaking for an elder, or experiencing another type of caregiving situation by creating a compassionate, reflective space to come together.  

All sessions are offered online only.

Please join us for this relaxed Zoom series in which we will dive deeply into one training during each session, reading and reflecting with fellow practitioners in both small and large groups. We will build community as we discover ways to practice the trainings in our daily life.

This workshop will be facilitated by the Opening Heart Order of Interbeing Council, which includes Annie Mahon, Jill McKay, Camille Martone, Rachel Henighan, Sunil Misra, and Mary Carnell.

We will meet online five Saturdays, 4-5:30PM Eastern Time

These mindful caregiving sessions are open to all who identify as caregivers. The topics and discussions of this group will be rooted in mindfulness practice and will aim to support those in a parental role, caretaking for an elder, or experiencing another type of caregiving situation by creating a compassionate, reflective space to come together.  

We invite you to join us on July 11th for a four-hour in-person half-day of mindfulness facilitated by Annie, DeeDee, and Gerry.

Many of us are living in a constant state of fear and worry - about ourselves, our loved ones, our communities, and the world. Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) talks about how we can learn to transform our worry and fear, and how to live fully and joyfully, even with the difficulties and suffering of life all around us.

During our time together, we will enjoy a guided deep relaxation, mindful movements or outdoor walking meditation (weather depending), a short silent meditation, a recorded talk by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, and have time to share our experiences with each other. Snacks and tea will be provided.

Because we know the benefits of having a wide diversity of experience in our sanghas, we explicitly welcome people of all races, shapes, sizes, neuro-diversities, gender expressions, sexual orientations and anyone who has ever felt sidelined or marginalized for any reason. 

These mindful caregiving sessions are open to all who identify as caregivers. The topics and discussions of this group will be rooted in mindfulness practice and will aim to support those in a parental role, caretaking for an elder, or experiencing another type of caregiving situation by creating a compassionate, reflective space to come together.  

These mindful caregiving sessions are open to all who identify as caregivers. The topics and discussions of this group will be rooted in mindfulness practice and will aim to support those in a parental role, caretaking for an elder, or experiencing another type of caregiving situation by creating a compassionate, reflective space to come together.  

Dear friends,

Please join Magda, Camille, Annie, and mindfulness practitioners from around the world for the 2nd Global Peace Vigil, led by Tshedisa Sangha in Botswana.

This is a collective offering, with each hour held by a different community around the world—creating a continuous, 24-hour circle of practice. 

These mindful caregiving sessions are open to all who identify as caregivers. The topics and discussions of this group will be rooted in mindfulness practice and will aim to support those in a parental role, caretaking for an elder, or experiencing another type of caregiving situation by creating a compassionate, reflective space to come together.  

Dear friends,

Mark Monday, May 4th on your calendar. It will be both an Opening Heart sangha gathering and the annual meeting! We will gather in person and online. 

OHMC’s Engaged Mindfulness Circle and Wake Up DC are collaborating on Cartas de Paz Colorado (Letters of Peace), a program that connects compassionate individuals with people in ICE detention through long-term pen pal relationships. No Spanish is required.

Join us for two hybrid gatherings at Opening Heart Mindfulness Community: a training and introduction in April, and a community letter-writing session in May. Each gathering will begin with a guided meditation in the Plum Village tradition.

Dear friends,

Join us Wednesday, April 15 outside at the American University Labyrinth at 7am-8am EDT to practice walking meditation on the Labyrinth path.

Dear friends,

Please save the date and plan to join the Mindful Nature Walk on Sunday, April 12 from 1-4pm. Joyce and Jill from Chesapeake earth-holders share an invitation with our sangha for a Mindful Nature Walk at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, MD.

OHMC’s Engaged Mindfulness Circle and Wake Up DC are collaborating on Cartas de Paz Colorado (Letters of Peace), a program that connects compassionate individuals with people in ICE detention through long-term pen pal relationships. No Spanish is required.

Join us for two hybrid gatherings at Opening Heart Mindfulness Community: a training and introduction in April, and a community letter-writing session in May. Each gathering will begin with a guided meditation in the Plum Village tradition.

These mindful caregiving sessions are open to all who identify as caregivers. The topics and discussions of this group will be rooted in mindfulness practice and will aim to support those in a parental role, caretaking for an elder, or experiencing another type of caregiving situation by creating a compassionate, reflective space to come together.  

Dear friends,

Please save the date and plan to join the next sangha potluck on March 27th from 6-8pm. Join us for a shared meal, conversation, and community building.

These mindful caregiving sessions are open to all who identify as caregivers. The topics and discussions of this group will be rooted in mindfulness practice and will aim to support those in a parental role, caretaking for an elder, or experiencing another type of caregiving situation by creating a compassionate, reflective space to come together.  

During the time we honor the continuation of Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh, we warmly invite you to a special book presentation with Dr. Magda De La Paz Cabrero, celebrating her newly published work, Vietnam, Where the Lotus Blooms.

These mindful caregiving sessions are open to all who identify as caregivers. The topics and discussions of this group will be rooted in mindfulness practice and will aim to support those in a parental role, caretaking for an elder, or experiencing another type of caregiving situation by creating a compassionate, reflective space to come together.  

Spiritual power and presence are among the greatest forces for healing and transformation personally and societally.  This annual retreat occurs at a time when you might be pondering, how to be renewed in order to keep an open heart for all that is going on in the world.

 During this retreat we will engage in practices such as sitting, walking, eating, and resting in the Plum Village tradition to restore balance and support healing, as well as listen to inspiring Dharma talks, and connect with a vibrant community. You’ll leave the retreat with a renewed sense of understanding and engagement to support you and your work in the world.

Spiritual power and presence are among the greatest forces for healing and transformation personally and societally.  This annual retreat occurs at a time when you might be pondering, how to be renewed in order to keep an open heart for all that is going on in the world.

 During this retreat we will engage in practices such as sitting, walking, eating, and resting in the Plum Village tradition to restore balance and support healing, as well as listen to inspiring Dharma talks, and connect with a vibrant community. You’ll leave the retreat with a renewed sense of understanding and engagement to support you and your work in the world.

These mindful caregiving sessions are open to all who identify as caregivers. The topics and discussions of this group will be rooted in mindfulness practice and will aim to support those in a parental role, caretaking for an elder, or experiencing another type of caregiving situation by creating a compassionate, reflective space to come together.  

Dear friends,

Please save the date and plan to join the next sangha potluck on December 12 from 6-8pm. Join us for a shared meal, conversation, and community building.

These mindful caregiving sessions are open to all who identify as caregivers. The topics and discussions of this group will be rooted in mindfulness practice and will aim to support those in a parental role, caretaking for an elder, or experiencing another type of caregiving situation by creating a compassionate, reflective space to come together.  

These mindful caregiving sessions are open to all who identify as caregivers. The topics and discussions of this group will be rooted in mindfulness practice and will aim to support those in a parental role, caretaking for an elder, or experiencing another type of caregiving situation by creating a compassionate, reflective space to come together.  

Join us for a Sangha apple picking at Butler’s Orchard on October 11th.

Please join us on Saturday, October 4th at 7:00 pm at our Opening Heart Mindfulness Community space at 3812 Northampton St NW DC 20015, for a wonderful evening of music, meditation, dharma, and poetry with our friend Born I (a.k.a Ofosu Jones-Quartey), acclaimed DC meditation teacher, hip-hop artist, and author.

We invite you to join us on Saturday, October 4th, from 1:00 - 5:00 for an in-person half-day of mindfulness organized by the OHMC Events Circle:  Annie, Camille, Carrie, Catherine, DeeDee, and Gerry.

These mindful caregiving sessions are open to all who identify as caregivers. The topics and discussions of this group will be rooted in mindfulness practice and will aim to support those in a parental role, caretaking for an elder, or experiencing another type of caregiving situation by creating a compassionate, reflective space to come together.