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UID:466@breathebayarea.us
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URL:https://breathebayarea.us/events/discovering-vividness-meditation-and-
 movement-with-evolving-ground-2/
SUMMARY:Discovering Vividness: Meditation and Movement with Evolving Ground
DESCRIPTION:The Evolving Ground Bay Area local group gathers regularly at T
 he Alembic to engage in shared meditation and delve into contemporary Vajr
 ayana practices. These sessions begin with casual introductions\, followed
  by a brief overview of opening awareness meditation. Participants then en
 gage in a 20-minute seated meditation\, take a short break\, and continue 
 with slow\, mindful standing meditations. Another break leads into a secon
 d 20-minute seated session\, and the event concludes with a period for que
 stions\, discussion\, and reflection.\n\nOpening awareness meditation\, a 
 core practice of Evolving Ground\, offers a pathway to vividness and spaci
 ous clarity. Rooted in Dzogchen tradition\, it is a modern adaptation of t
 he shi-ne practice\, known in Sanskrit as shamatha. This meditation cultiv
 ates an open state of awareness\, helping individuals experience clarity a
 nd calm.\n\nThe movement practices draw from the Sky Realm Series (Nam'kho
 r in Tibetan)\, which are unique to Evolving Ground. These Dzogchen long-d
 e practices are similar in appearance to Qi Gong\, yet they operate on a d
 ifferent principle. Through embodied awareness and the experience of “ts
 al”—a non-ordinary sensation of clarity and bliss—practitioners expl
 ore the nonduality of mind and body.\n\nNo previous experience is required
  to join. Participants are encouraged to ask questions\, reflect on their 
 experiences\, and engage in group exploration of these meditative practice
 s.\n\nThis event is offered free of charge.\n\nEvolving Ground is an inter
 national community committed to a transformational path that embraces pass
 ionate engagement with the world. Its life-affirming philosophy empowers i
 ndividuals to live creatively\, courageously\, and with compassion\, foste
 ring personal growth and grace.\n\nGET TICKETS\n
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CATEGORIES:Things To Do,Wellness Events
LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh Street Berkeley\, San Francisc
 o\, California\, 94710\, CA\, United States
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