Meditation Coalition

Mindful of Masculinities: Practices for Undoing Patriarchy, for Male Identifying Folk
2019-11-17 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Practices for Undoing Patriarchy
A monthly gathering of male-identifying folk working to free all beings from the suffering brought by patriarchy
Patriarchy is a social system that privileges men with power. With that power comes the requirement to dominate others in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social superiority, property control, and sexual supremacy over women. Men do not volunteer for patriarchy; they are born into it and subjected to masculinities dictated by patriarchy. An increasing number of folk identifying as male are challenging the dictates of patriarchy, deconstructing toxic masculinities, and constructing more mindful, purposeful, and ethical masculine identities.
In this drop-in group, male-identifying folk explore our relationships with patriarchy and masculinity to provide ourselves opportunities to live more intentionally. We will not simply participate in and reproduce the dictates of patriarchy. We will co-construct masculinities that are:

more supportive to those who identify as male,
masculinities that support a more ethical relationship to the earth and fellow living beings, and
masculinities that do not diminish the identities or roles of anyone identifying as female, nonbinary or nonmasculine.

3rd Sunday Monthly
1:30 – 3:30 PM
Philosophical Research Society
3910 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. 90027

Donation-based. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
info: FrankBaird@FrankBaird.com

Masculinities, Practices for Undoing Patriarchy
2019-11-03 14:00 - 17:00
Date: Sunday, Nov 3rd
Time: 2pm-5pm
Location: Philosophical Research Society, 3901 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027
Contact: Stu Marks (347 514 3117)

Description:

A half day workshop for male-identifying folk led by Lama Rod Owens to explore and deepen practices for undoing patriarchy.
Patriarchy is a social system that privileges men with power. With that power comes the requirement to dominate others in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social superiority, property control, and sexual supremacy over women. Men do not volunteer for patriarchy; they are born into it and subjected to masculinities dictated by patriarchy. An increasing number of folk identifying as male are challenging the dictates of patriarchy, deconstructing toxic masculinities, and constructing more mindful, purposeful, and ethical masculine identities.
In this half day workshop, male-identifying folk will explore our relationships with patriarchy and masculinity to provide ourselves opportunities to live more intentionally. We will not simply participate in and reproduce the dictates of patriarchy. We will co-construct masculinities that are:

more supportive to those who identify as male,
masculinities that support a more ethical relationship to the earth and fellow living beings, and
masculinities that do not diminish the identities or roles of anyone identifying as female, nonbinary or nonmasculine.

This workshop will be held at the Philosophical Research Society in Los Angeles (3910 Los Feliz Blvd., LA 90027).
There is no pre-registration required and is a dana (donation) based event.

BIPOC and Ally Group
2019-11-03 11:00 - 12:30
This is a meditation group for people of color and their allies interested in using the Buddhist principles of mindfulness and compassion to help work with and understand better the many painful issues that people of color encounter in America.
This is open to all who care about the future of racial issues in America, not just Buddhist practitioners.
Meeting in person each month at the Elysian/Clockshop, 2806 Clearwater St., Los Angeles
Bring a friend!

The Dharma of Homecoming: A Day of Practice for People of Color
2019-11-02 10:00 - 16:00
Meditation Coalition and InsightLA are honored to host Lama Rod Owens in this day of practice for people of color.
Maya Angelou once wrote: “The ache for home lives in all of us. The safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.” James Baldwin reflected: “Perhaps home is not a place but simply an irrevocable condition.” In The Wiz, Stephanie Mills sang: “When I think of home I think of place where there’s love overflowing.” No matter how we think of home, it is a place that many of us need. The needing of a place called home is the needing to be in a place where we are safe and taken care of. Home is the experience of taking refuge in something that restores us through love. Homecoming is opening to how home is calling us into being held and cared for. As a community in this daylong retreat, we will be moving through mindfulness practice, heart based practices, pranayama (energy breath practice), simple movement practice, as well as Lama Rod’s touching earth practice (Bhumisparsha) and the 7 Homecomings to explore the profound path of homecoming.
The suggested donation is $15-$35 with the opportunity to offer additional dana at the event. When you click to register you’ll have the option to choose whatever amount is feasible for you. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: The event is taking place in Chinatown. The address is 1001 North Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
There is an elevator available in this building. There is also plenty of street parking. The space has a fully functional kitchen should you wish to bring your lunch or participate in a potluck lunch.
Register Here

Mindful of Masculinities, Practices for Undoing Patriarchy, for Male Identifying Folk
2019-10-20 01:30 - 03:30

Meditate to Elevate, A POC/Ally Daylong Retreat
2019-09-29 10:00 - 16:00 | 1001 N. Main St. Los Angeles, 1001 N. Main St., Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Description

In these extremely challenging and divisive times, creating compassion, resilience, and emotional balance is more imperative than ever. Led by JoAnna Hardy, this daylong meditation retreat offers an opportunity to engage in conversation and practices around the current systemic causes and conditions of oppression in the world around us. This is a unique opportunity to reflect, connect and share in a safe, supportive environment in order to cultivate more intentionality with our presence in the world.
There will be periods of silent and walking meditation with some instruction and guidance, a Dharma talk and discussion.
Please bring your lunch or food to share. There will be refrigerator available for your use.
$20-$75, Nobody is turned away due to lack of funds
Register Here

POC Sangha - The Four Noble Truths
2019-09-15 18:30 - 20:00
Each week we will explore one of the Four Noble Truths, a core teaching of the Buddha. Join us for the special series presented by the People of Color Sangha.

Toward Light Weekly Meditation
2019-08-28 19:30, 2019-06-05 19:30 | Santa Monica Yoga, 1640 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90405, United States
This 90 minute group led by Kate Spina is a mix of meditation, Dharma talk, and discussion emphasizing finding practical ways to weave the early Buddhist teachings into 21st Century Life. The class is drop in, donation based, and open to all.

The Heart at Ease: Lovingkindness and Compassion Meditation
2019-07-28 13:30 - 14:30 | People’s Yoga, 5161 Pomona Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90022, United States
Gain a greater access to ease and comfort by cultivating qualities of the heart. Join us for two guided meditation sessions focused on lovingkindness and compassion. Led by Eileen Ybarra.
Everyone is welcome. Admission is free with Eventbrite ticket. Suggested donation is $10.

Rod Owens – An Evening of Meditation and Discussion
2019-02-15 11:30 - 13:30 | University of Philosophical Research, 3910 Los Felize Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90027, United States
On Friday Februrary 15th, 2019 from 7:30pm-9:00pm, Lama Rod Owens will engage the community in conversations and practices that many are hesitatant to explore. His Radical Dharma approach, as written in his also titled Radical Dharma explores the edges of race, gender, sexuality and identity. His honesty, sincerity and humanity gives permission to all who share space with him to do the same. See more on Rod Owens here.
CONVERSATIONS & CONTEMPLATIONS
ON THE STUFF WE’RE SCARED
TO TALK ABOUT
RACE.GENDER.
SEXUALITY.IDENTITY
ROOTED IN BUDDHIST WISDOM
& HUMAN EXPERIENCE
This is event is sponsored by the Meditation Coalition and will take place at the Philosophical Research Society
The weekend will continue for a non-residential retreat, Saturday and Sunday, for those who self identify as male. The topic is Undoing Patriarchy and Unveiling the Sacred Masculine: For more details and registration.

Saturday Sit with Mary
2018-12-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Hollywood Lutheran Church, 1733 N New Hampshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90027, United States
A weekly meditation group suitable for all levels of practitioner, but especially good for those new to meditation or Buddhist teachings. Each week will consist of a meditation period followed by a dharma talk and discussion. The talks and discussion will cover the basics of Buddhism and meditation practice. We will focus both on the wisdom and compassion teachings. No registration is necessary and all are welcome.
Bring a friend!
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Thursday Evening Meditation
2018-12-20 19:00 - 20:30
A weekly online meditation group suitable for all levels of practitioner, even those new to meditation or Buddhist teachings. Each week will consist of a meditation period followed by a dharma talk and discussion. The talks and discussion will cover the basics of Buddhism and meditation practice. We will focus both on the wisdom and compassion teachings. No registration is necessary and all are welcome.
Bring a friend!
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