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SUMMARY:Satsang with Stephen D'Amico: Presence and Direct Inquiry
DESCRIPTION:Join author and spiritual teacher Stephen D’Amico for Satsang—a gathering dedicated to the shared recognition of our true nature. \nIn this session\, Stephen will energetically shift you out of the narrative of the seeker and draw you into the silent presence that is already here. \nFollowing a brief meditation and a reflection on the mechanics of awakening\, the floor will open for personalized guidance and deep inquiry. \nWhether you’d like the opportunity to ask your most pressing spiritual questions\, or simply wish to resonate in a palpable field of heightened awareness\, this space will help clarify the way things are. \nStephen D’Amico spent much of his early life connected to the enlightened state of being and attained full self-realization at age 22. For nearly three decades\, he has been teaching and guiding others on the path. Based in Toronto\, he runs an urban ashram where he hosts Satsang and offers spiritual direction. His books include Heaven On Earth: A Guide to Enlightenment & Human Unity (2005)\, The Incredible State of Absolute Nothingness: A Personal Account of Spiritual Enlightenment (2013)\, and The Lost Book of Mystical Insights: Pointers & Reminders (2023). \nTo learn more and connect with Stephen D’Amico\, please visit his website: stephendamico.com \n  \nWatch Stephen share about The Four Cardinal Movements To Awaken Our True Nature: \n\n  \nSliding Scale: $15 to $40\nNo one turned away for lack of funds.\nIf you can’t pay within the sliding scale\, just contact us to let us know what you can contribute.\nAddress inquiries to web@opencirclecenter.org\nREGISTER \nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/stephen-damico-sep-12-2026/
LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available)
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260910T221842
CREATED:20260824T214928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T214928Z
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SUMMARY:Satsang with Stephen D'Amico: Presence and Direct Inquiry
DESCRIPTION:Join author and spiritual teacher Stephen D’Amico for Satsang—a gathering dedicated to the shared recognition of our true nature. \nIn this session\, Stephen will energetically shift you out of the narrative of the seeker and draw you into the silent presence that is already here. \nFollowing a brief meditation and a reflection on the mechanics of awakening\, the floor will open for personalized guidance and deep inquiry. \nWhether you’d like the opportunity to ask your most pressing spiritual questions\, or simply wish to resonate in a palpable field of heightened awareness\, this space will help clarify the way things are. \nStephen D’Amico spent much of his early life connected to the enlightened state of being and attained full self-realization at age 22. For nearly three decades\, he has been teaching and guiding others on the path. Based in Toronto\, he runs an urban ashram where he hosts Satsang and offers spiritual direction. His books include Heaven On Earth: A Guide to Enlightenment & Human Unity (2005)\, The Incredible State of Absolute Nothingness: A Personal Account of Spiritual Enlightenment (2013)\, and The Lost Book of Mystical Insights: Pointers & Reminders (2023). \nTo learn more and connect with Stephen D’Amico\, please visit his website: stephendamico.com \n  \nWatch Stephen share about The Four Cardinal Movements To Awaken Our True Nature: \n\n  \nSliding Scale: $15 to $40\nNo one turned away for lack of funds.\nIf you can’t pay within the sliding scale\, just contact us to let us know what you can contribute.\nAddress inquiries to web@opencirclecenter.org\nREGISTER \nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/stephen-damico-sep-12-2026-2/
LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available)
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Open%20Circle%20Center%20-%20Online%20Events":MAILTO:web@opencirclecenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260910T221843
CREATED:20260808T054612Z
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SUMMARY:Jeannie Zandi ~ Love Beyond Gender ~ Liberating the Heart from Gender Conditioning
DESCRIPTION:From the time we’re very young\, we begin learning who we’re supposed to be. We absorb countless messages about what it means to be a woman or a man\, which emotions are acceptable\, how we’re expected to love\, speak\, lead\, care\, and belong. Much of this conditioning happens so early and so subtly that we mistake it for the truth. \nBeneath these learned roles is a heart that longs to love freely and live truthfully. \nIn this gathering\, we’ll explore the ways gender conditioning can shape our expression of love\, our relationship with vulnerability and strength\, our ability to receive and to give\, and the quiet compromises we make in order to be accepted. Rather than judging or rejecting the conditioning we’ve received\, we’ll approach it with compassion\, recognizing that these adaptations were often born from a deep desire for love and belonging. \nAs we bring this conditioning into awareness\, question it\, meet the underlying pain\, fear and challenge that lies beneath it\, the heart naturally starts to reclaim the qualities it has hidden\, and we discover a way of being that is more authentic\, more whole\, and more deeply aligned with our essential nature. \nJoin Jeannie for inquiry\, meditation\, and heartfelt exploration as we discover what it means to love beyond gender and allow the heart to express itself with greater freedom. \nAbout Jeannie Zandi\nJeannie Zandi is a nondual spiritual teacher and guide for embodied awakening\, inviting students to fully inhabit their human lives with presence\, clarity\, and love. Known for her fierce tenderness\, irreverent wisdom\, and unwavering presence\, she creates powerful spaces for transformation\, where truth is met in the raw\, and awakening moves beyond concept into lived reality. \nHer work bridges the mystical and the practical\, inviting students to embrace every aspect of experience—joy\, challenge\, and the mundane—as fuel for awakening. Rather than transcending life\, she calls us to root in it\, maturing into authentic expressions of love\, serving the whole with wisdom and heart. \nwww.jeanniezandi.com \nSliding Scale: $15 to $40\nNo one turned away for lack of funds.\nIf you can’t pay within the sliding scale\, just contact us to let us know what you can contribute.\nAddress inquiries to web@opencirclecenter.org \nREGISTER \nThe event will be recorded and emailed to participants within a week.\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/jeannie-zandi-sept-13-2026/
LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available)
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Open%20Circle%20Center%20-%20Online%20Events":MAILTO:web@opencirclecenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260910T221843
CREATED:20260824T215416Z
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UID:36636-1789293600-1789300800@opencirclecenter.org
SUMMARY:Jeannie Zandi ~ Love Beyond Gender ~ Liberating the Heart from Gender Conditioning
DESCRIPTION:From the time we’re very young\, we begin learning who we’re supposed to be. We absorb countless messages about what it means to be a woman or a man\, which emotions are acceptable\, how we’re expected to love\, speak\, lead\, care\, and belong. Much of this conditioning happens so early and so subtly that we mistake it for the truth. \nBeneath these learned roles is a heart that longs to love freely and live truthfully. \nIn this gathering\, we’ll explore the ways gender conditioning can shape our expression of love\, our relationship with vulnerability and strength\, our ability to receive and to give\, and the quiet compromises we make in order to be accepted. Rather than judging or rejecting the conditioning we’ve received\, we’ll approach it with compassion\, recognizing that these adaptations were often born from a deep desire for love and belonging. \nAs we bring this conditioning into awareness\, question it\, meet the underlying pain\, fear and challenge that lies beneath it\, the heart naturally starts to reclaim the qualities it has hidden\, and we discover a way of being that is more authentic\, more whole\, and more deeply aligned with our essential nature. \nJoin Jeannie for inquiry\, meditation\, and heartfelt exploration as we discover what it means to love beyond gender and allow the heart to express itself with greater freedom. \nAbout Jeannie Zandi\nJeannie Zandi is a nondual spiritual teacher and guide for embodied awakening\, inviting students to fully inhabit their human lives with presence\, clarity\, and love. Known for her fierce tenderness\, irreverent wisdom\, and unwavering presence\, she creates powerful spaces for transformation\, where truth is met in the raw\, and awakening moves beyond concept into lived reality. \nHer work bridges the mystical and the practical\, inviting students to embrace every aspect of experience—joy\, challenge\, and the mundane—as fuel for awakening. Rather than transcending life\, she calls us to root in it\, maturing into authentic expressions of love\, serving the whole with wisdom and heart. \nwww.jeanniezandi.com \nSliding Scale: $15 to $40\nNo one turned away for lack of funds.\nIf you can’t pay within the sliding scale\, just contact us to let us know what you can contribute.\nAddress inquiries to web@opencirclecenter.org \nREGISTER \nThe event will be recorded and emailed to participants within a week.\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/jeannie-zandi-sept-13-2026-2/
LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available)
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Open%20Circle%20Center%20-%20Online%20Events":MAILTO:web@opencirclecenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T083000
DTSTAMP:20260910T221843
CREATED:20260603T212454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T212454Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Group Meditation (Free\, No Guidance)
DESCRIPTION:Mondays: 8:00am – 8:30am Pacific Time\nand Wednesdays: 9:00am – 9:30am Pacific Time\nOngoing every week\, with rare exceptions. Check Full Calendar to verify dates. \nJoin for a group meditation – just us\, without a teacher. Do your own practice silently in the company of others. There will be no talk or guidance – only a bell to start and finish. Let’s be present\, together. \nAfter half an hour of silent sitting\, there will be space for a brief hello in the end\, if we like. \nPlease be seated by the time meditation starts\, so that we can begin together. You are welcome to have your camera and microphone on (unless you have a lot of background noise)\, so that we can feel as if we were in one space. \nThe zoom link remains the same for all the sessions\, so you are welcome to register only once and save the link for future reference. \nREGISTER\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/group-meditation-ongoing-monday-2026-q3/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available)
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Open%20Circle%20Center%20-%20Online%20Events":MAILTO:web@opencirclecenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T093000
DTSTAMP:20260910T221843
CREATED:20260603T212042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T212042Z
UID:36583-1789549200-1789551000@opencirclecenter.org
SUMMARY:Silent Group Meditation (Free\, No Guidance)
DESCRIPTION:Mondays: 8:00am – 8:30am Pacific Time\nWednesdays : 9:00am – 9:30am Pacific Time\nOngoing every week\, with rare exceptions. Check Full Calendar to verify dates. \nJoin for a group meditation – just us\, without a teacher. Do your own practice silently in the company of others. There will be no talk or guidance – only a bell to start and finish. Let’s be present\, together. \nAfter half an hour of silent sitting\, there will be space for a brief hello in the end\, if we like. \nPlease be seated by the time meditation starts\, so that we can begin together. You are welcome to have your camera and microphone on (unless you have a lot of background noise)\, so that we can feel as if we were in one space. \nThe zoom link remains the same for all the sessions\, so you are welcome to register only once and save the link for future reference. \nREGISTER\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/group-meditation-ongoing-wednesday-2026-q3/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Open%20Circle%20Center%20-%20Online%20Events":MAILTO:web@opencirclecenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260910T221843
CREATED:20260603T225616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T231422Z
UID:36192-1789813800-1789837200@opencirclecenter.org
SUMMARY:John J. Prendergast\, Ph.D. ~ “Being Absolutely No One and No Thing” (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:2026 Bay Area Events with John J. Prendergast\, Ph.D.\nJune 20 ~ San Rafael\, CA\nSeptember 19 ~ San Rafael\, CA ~ Registration available below\nDecember 5 ~ San Rafael\, CA \n“Being Absolutely No One and No Thing” \nWhen we know that we are no thing\, we are free to be as we are – both as spacious\, loving awareness and as unique\, individuated being. Through silent and guided meditations\, a talk\, meditative inquiry\, and experiential conversations in community\, we will explore seeing and feeling through who we have mis-taken our self to be and discovering what remains. \nJohn Prendergast\, Ph.D is a spiritual teacher\, retired psychotherapist\, and retired Adjunct Professor of Psychology at CIIS\, well known for his pioneering work in integrating non-dual wisdom and psychotherapy. He studied with the European sage Jean Klein for many years\, as well as with Adyashanti\, who gave him dharma transmission in 2023. He is the author of The Deep Heart (2019)\, In Touch (2015)\, and a new book\, Your Deepest Ground: A Guide to Embodied Spirituality (March\, 2025) from Sounds True. \nwww.listeningfromsilence.com\nYouTube channel \nPre-registration Required and closes at 6 pm the day before event \n\nSliding Scale: $60 to $120 \nREGISTER for SEPT.19 \nNo one turned away for lack of funds.\nIf you are not able to contribute within the Sliding Scale\, or need other support with payment or registration…\ncontact us at web@opencirclecenter.org\nFor other inquires about the event or venue\, cancellations or to be added to waiting list…\ncontact localevents@opencirclecenter.org\n \nPARKING: There is street parking in the area. \nIf you have symptoms of a respiratory infection\, or have had a recent\nCovid exposure or positive test\, please stay home out of consideration for others.
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/john-prendergast-sept-19-2026/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church  of San Rafael\, 1510 Fifth Ave\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Marin,SF Bay Area In-Person Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260910T221843
CREATED:20260824T220520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T220559Z
UID:36643-1789813800-1789837200@opencirclecenter.org
SUMMARY:John J. Prendergast\, Ph.D. ~ “Being Absolutely No One and No Thing” (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:2026 Bay Area Events with John J. Prendergast\, Ph.D.\nJune 20 ~ San Rafael\, CA\nSeptember 19 ~ San Rafael\, CA ~ Registration available below\nDecember 5 ~ San Rafael\, CA \n“Being Absolutely No One and No Thing” \nWhen we know that we are no thing\, we are free to be as we are – both as spacious\, loving awareness and as unique\, individuated being. Through silent and guided meditations\, a talk\, meditative inquiry\, and experiential conversations in community\, we will explore seeing and feeling through who we have mis-taken our self to be and discovering what remains. \nJohn Prendergast\, Ph.D is a spiritual teacher\, retired psychotherapist\, and retired Adjunct Professor of Psychology at CIIS\, well known for his pioneering work in integrating non-dual wisdom and psychotherapy. He studied with the European sage Jean Klein for many years\, as well as with Adyashanti\, who gave him dharma transmission in 2023. He is the author of The Deep Heart (2019)\, In Touch (2015)\, and a new book\, Your Deepest Ground: A Guide to Embodied Spirituality (March\, 2025) from Sounds True. \nwww.listeningfromsilence.com\nYouTube channel \nPre-registration Required and closes at 6 pm the day before event \nSliding Scale: $60 to $120 \nREGISTER for SEPT.19 \nNo one turned away for lack of funds.\nIf you are not able to contribute within the Sliding Scale\, or need other support with payment or registration…\ncontact us at web@opencirclecenter.org\nFor other inquires about the event or venue\, cancellations or to be added to waiting list…\ncontact localevents@opencirclecenter.org \nPARKING: There is street parking in the area. \nIf you have symptoms of a respiratory infection\, or have had a recent\nCovid exposure or positive test\, please stay home out of consideration for others.
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/john-prendergast-sept-19-2026-2/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church  of San Rafael\, 1510 Fifth Ave\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260910T221843
CREATED:20260803T042657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T042657Z
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SUMMARY:Kristin Kirk ~ Dissolving The Identity Game
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Fabric of Identity; The heart of Being everything and nothing; and discover the wonder of Being empty radiant surrendered empowered presence. What happens when you keep surrendering everything? How does surrendered presence radiate and function as a human being \nWhen we dissolve through the identity game…  We discover an infinite and invincible radiant truth within.  \nCome join Kristin Kirk for a powerful transmission and fresh look at awakening and embodiment. \nKristin Kirk is an international healer\, spiritual teacher and writer who has been gifted extraordinary vision and healing capacities from her 2003 awakening. She accesses our enlightened self and multidimensional true nature to dissolve our wounds\, karma\, and conditioning into light and reveal our innate wholeness. Her transformative energy and powerful transmissions accelerate the awakening process and foster deep spiritual growth for many.  \nEngaging with individuals and groups\, Kristin supports rapid and radical spiritual alignment and transformation in both inner and outer realities. She shares her gifts worldwide to dissolve distortion into harmony\, accelerating healing\, embodied awakening\, and self-realization. She offers in-person and online classes\, private and group sessions\, retreats and advanced  training on her website\,\nkristinkirk.com \nSliding Scale: $15 to $40\nNo one turned away for lack of funds.\nIf you can’t pay within the sliding scale\, just contact us to let us know what you can contribute.\nAddress inquiries to web@opencirclecenter.org \nREGISTER \nThe event will be recorded and emailed to participants within a week.\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: World Time Buddy
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/kristin-kirk-sep-20-2026/
LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available)
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Open%20Circle%20Center%20-%20Online%20Events":MAILTO:web@opencirclecenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T083000
DTSTAMP:20260910T221843
CREATED:20260603T212454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T212454Z
UID:36574-1789977600-1789979400@opencirclecenter.org
SUMMARY:Silent Group Meditation (Free\, No Guidance)
DESCRIPTION:Mondays: 8:00am – 8:30am Pacific Time\nand Wednesdays: 9:00am – 9:30am Pacific Time\nOngoing every week\, with rare exceptions. Check Full Calendar to verify dates. \nJoin for a group meditation – just us\, without a teacher. Do your own practice silently in the company of others. There will be no talk or guidance – only a bell to start and finish. Let’s be present\, together. \nAfter half an hour of silent sitting\, there will be space for a brief hello in the end\, if we like. \nPlease be seated by the time meditation starts\, so that we can begin together. You are welcome to have your camera and microphone on (unless you have a lot of background noise)\, so that we can feel as if we were in one space. \nThe zoom link remains the same for all the sessions\, so you are welcome to register only once and save the link for future reference. \nREGISTER\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/group-meditation-ongoing-monday-2026-q3/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available)
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Open%20Circle%20Center%20-%20Online%20Events":MAILTO:web@opencirclecenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T093000
DTSTAMP:20260910T221843
CREATED:20260603T212042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T212042Z
UID:36584-1790154000-1790155800@opencirclecenter.org
SUMMARY:Silent Group Meditation (Free\, No Guidance)
DESCRIPTION:Mondays: 8:00am – 8:30am Pacific Time\nWednesdays : 9:00am – 9:30am Pacific Time\nOngoing every week\, with rare exceptions. Check Full Calendar to verify dates. \nJoin for a group meditation – just us\, without a teacher. Do your own practice silently in the company of others. There will be no talk or guidance – only a bell to start and finish. Let’s be present\, together. \nAfter half an hour of silent sitting\, there will be space for a brief hello in the end\, if we like. \nPlease be seated by the time meditation starts\, so that we can begin together. You are welcome to have your camera and microphone on (unless you have a lot of background noise)\, so that we can feel as if we were in one space. \nThe zoom link remains the same for all the sessions\, so you are welcome to register only once and save the link for future reference. \nREGISTER\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/group-meditation-ongoing-wednesday-2026-q3/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Open%20Circle%20Center%20-%20Online%20Events":MAILTO:web@opencirclecenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260910T221843
CREATED:20260819T062536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T063232Z
UID:36595-1790499600-1790506800@opencirclecenter.org
SUMMARY:Jeremy Lent & Lisa Ferguson ~ The Inner and Outer Dimensions of an Ecological Civilization
DESCRIPTION:The Inner and Outer Dimensions of an Ecological Civilization\nwith Jeremy Lent and Lisa Ferguson\nPart of the Engaged Nonduality Series \nThis event builds on the release of Jeremy Lent’s book\, Ecocivilization: Making a World That Works for All\, which envisions a world system that sets the conditions for all to flourish on a regenerated earth. Jeremy and Lisa will explore this vision from the depth of nondual understanding. \nIf the root of our Metacrisis is separation\, then the nondual recognition of non-separation is essential to responding skillfully. This is the deeper basis for any lasting systemic change that may occur. \nIf you are feeling despair about our world\, one of the core tenets of Ecocilivation is that there is an alternative. One not of empty hope\, but of grounded possibility. One that welcomes our engagement\, unique gifts and contributions. \nAbout the book: \nAs climate chaos\, inequality\, and social fragmentation intensify\, humanity faces an imminent choice: continue with a system built on extraction and endless growth\, or reimagine civilization itself.\n​\nJeremy Lent offers that reimagination: an ecocivilization\, grounded in proven design principles of ecosystems and in humankind’s evolved inclination toward justice\, mutuality\, and dignity. \nOne of the things we love about this vision is that it is not a blueprint handed down from on high\, but rather an invitation to co-create\, making visible the visionary work already taking place around the world. \nThe session will include meditation\, a presentation by Jeremy\, Q&A\, group engagement and practice. Jeremy will share about Ecocivilization\, and Jeremy and Lisa will both explore the deeper roots of the inner dimensions through nondual understanding\, which will invite us into a grounded expression of love that knows no bounds. \nIt’s truly a joy to welcome Jeremy back to this series not only as a brilliant thinker and writer\, but also as my life partner! We’re looking forward to weaving the inner and outer dimensions of civilization-level transformation for our troubled world\, informed by our deepest love and wisdom. \nYou may enjoy watching a video or two ahead of our session to deepen your experience: Jeremy’s previous session in the Engaged Nonduality series or this video of Jeremy talking about Ecocivilization. \nAbout the Engaged Nonduality Series \nThis Engaged Nonduality series\, hosted by Lisa Ferguson\, explores how nondual wisdom may respond to our world in crisis. We live in a time of multiple intersecting crises that threaten the wellbeing of all life\, including climate breakdown\, unaligned tech and AI\, injustice\, war and authoritarianism. The recognition of nonduality has much to offer in these times\, including a deep knowing of nonseparation\, as well as access to the a wise and creative response emerging from our collective wholeness. \nBIOS \nJeremy Lent\, described by Guardian journalist George Monbiot as “one of the greatest thinkers of our age\,” is an author and speaker whose work investigates the underlying causes of our civilization’s existential crisis\, and explores pathways toward a life-affirming future. \nHe is the author of  Ecocivilization: Making a World That Works for All. His award-winning book\, The Patterning Instinct: A Cultural History of Humanity’s Search for Meaning\, examines the way humans have made meaning from the cosmos from hunter-gatherer times to the present day. His more recent award-winning  The Web of Meaning: Integrating Science and Traditional Wisdom to Find Our Place in the Universe offers a solid foundation for an integrative worldview that could lead humanity to a sustainable\, flourishing future. \nLent is the founder and host of the Deep Transformation Network\, an online global community of over 5\,000 members exploring pathways toward a life-affirming future on a regenerated Earth. Lent has written extensively about the vision and specifics of an ecological civilization\, and is a founding member of the Ecocivilization Coalition\, a worldwide alliance of changemakers coming together to act as a transformation catalyst in service of this potential future. \nLisa Ferguson\, Ph.D.\, integrates awakening\, healing\, and action in her work on Engaged Nonduality: how our spiritual recognition is embodied in response to planetary crises\, injustice and suffering. Through groups\, 1:1 sessions\, and public events\, she holds space for personal and collective awakening and skillful action. \nLisa has worked closely with John Prendergast as a mentee and co-leader of Engaged Nonduality offerings\, and has facilitated a meditative inquiry group for several years.\nBased on her experience as a change agent and organizer\, she founded Climate Compassion in 2015 to support the inner and outer work of responding to our planetary crises with wise action and a compassionate heart. \nSliding Scale: $15 to $40\nNo one turned away for lack of funds.\nIf you can’t pay within the sliding scale\, contact us to let us know what you can contribute.\nAddress inquiries to web@opencirclecenter.org\nREGISTER \nRecording will be emailed to participants within a week.\nYou’re welcome to join even if you can’t attend the live session.\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: World Time Buddy
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/engaged-nonduality-sep-27-2026/
LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available)
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T083000
DTSTAMP:20260910T221843
CREATED:20260603T212454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T212454Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Group Meditation (Free\, No Guidance)
DESCRIPTION:Mondays: 8:00am – 8:30am Pacific Time\nand Wednesdays: 9:00am – 9:30am Pacific Time\nOngoing every week\, with rare exceptions. Check Full Calendar to verify dates. \nJoin for a group meditation – just us\, without a teacher. Do your own practice silently in the company of others. There will be no talk or guidance – only a bell to start and finish. Let’s be present\, together. \nAfter half an hour of silent sitting\, there will be space for a brief hello in the end\, if we like. \nPlease be seated by the time meditation starts\, so that we can begin together. You are welcome to have your camera and microphone on (unless you have a lot of background noise)\, so that we can feel as if we were in one space. \nThe zoom link remains the same for all the sessions\, so you are welcome to register only once and save the link for future reference. \nREGISTER\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/group-meditation-ongoing-monday-2026-q3/2026-09-28/
LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available)
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Open%20Circle%20Center%20-%20Online%20Events":MAILTO:web@opencirclecenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T093000
DTSTAMP:20260910T221843
CREATED:20260603T212042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T212042Z
UID:36585-1790758800-1790760600@opencirclecenter.org
SUMMARY:Silent Group Meditation (Free\, No Guidance)
DESCRIPTION:Mondays: 8:00am – 8:30am Pacific Time\nWednesdays : 9:00am – 9:30am Pacific Time\nOngoing every week\, with rare exceptions. Check Full Calendar to verify dates. \nJoin for a group meditation – just us\, without a teacher. Do your own practice silently in the company of others. There will be no talk or guidance – only a bell to start and finish. Let’s be present\, together. \nAfter half an hour of silent sitting\, there will be space for a brief hello in the end\, if we like. \nPlease be seated by the time meditation starts\, so that we can begin together. You are welcome to have your camera and microphone on (unless you have a lot of background noise)\, so that we can feel as if we were in one space. \nThe zoom link remains the same for all the sessions\, so you are welcome to register only once and save the link for future reference. \nREGISTER\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/group-meditation-ongoing-wednesday-2026-q3/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Open%20Circle%20Center%20-%20Online%20Events":MAILTO:web@opencirclecenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T123000
DTSTAMP:20260910T221843
CREATED:20260821T054646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T055009Z
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SUMMARY:Dorothy Hunt ~ Chasing the Absolute\, Returning to Love the Relative ~ Half-Day Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Tasting the Absolute\, experiencing spirit\, reading or hearing teachings from spiritual masters\, many seekers of truth develop ideas and illusions that Awakening means judging\, denying\, or by-passing the challenges\, messiness\, feelings\, thoughts\, and beauty of our human expressions.  They chase an identity called “the Absolute” or being a “someone” always “resting as Awareness.” There IS a Source\, but this awake Mystery claims no identity. The truth of who/what we already are cannot be gained by our effort or lost in our forgetfulness.  The real freedom of Awakening is not resisting the moment that is here now\, rather deeply experiencing that all of life is an expression of an undivided Mystery—one the intellect will never “know” yet opens the Heart to intimately love its own expressions.  \nPlease join us in exploring the possibility of experiencing no separation between Absolute and Relative—true non-duality. We will meet for two sessions with a half an hour break about 10:30 am. \nDorothy Hunt currently serves as Spiritual Director of Moon Mountain Sangha\, teaching at the request and in the spiritual lineage of Adyashanti. The flavor of her teaching blends Advaita and Zen with a deep welcoming of the human expressions of the Mystery. Dorothy is the founder of the San Francisco Center for Meditation and Psychotherapy\, and practiced psychotherapy from 1967 until her retirement in 2020. She is the author of Only This!\, Leaves from Moon Mountain\, and Ending the Search: From Spiritual Ambition to the Heart of Awareness. In addition\, she is a contributing author to two books on Nondual Wisdom and Psychotherapy\, and the editor of Love: A Fruit Always in Season. \nwww.dorothyhunt.org \nSliding Scale: $40 to $80\nSome Partial Scholarships Available.\nAddress inquiries to web@opencirclecenter.org \nREGISTER \nThe event will be recorded and emailed to participants within a week.\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/dorothy-hunt-oct-24-2026/
LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available)
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Open%20Circle%20Center%20-%20Online%20Events":MAILTO:web@opencirclecenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260910T221843
CREATED:20260910T025346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T025454Z
UID:36714-1793786400-1793790000@opencirclecenter.org
SUMMARY:Louise Kay ~ Embodied Awareness
DESCRIPTION:If you bring your attention fully present into the now and inquire with a genuine\, open curiosity into the truth of this moment\, what is discovered is that underlying all experiences lies an invisible\, potent presence. This presence is often referred to as stillness\, being\, consciousness or awareness and is the eternal\, formless essence of who you are. All else appears in and is perceived by this awareness. \nThe recognition of this truth through direct experiential knowing is a divine blessing and is followed by a sacred process of integration\, which takes place on the level of body and mind. As higher consciousness penetrates the physical body in the surrendered state\, unconscious beliefs and conditionings are revealed and released\, and unprocessed emotions held in the system rise to the surface to be consciously felt and transmuted. This process of deep healing and maturing takes place over time on the level of form\, while one remains anchored in the formlessness of the unending now. \nYou are invited to join Louise for an exploration of Embodied Awareness comprising a guided meditation and opportunity to ask questions. \nWatch a 5-part conversation with Louise\nwhere she shares about her awakening journey and its impact on her life\, her\nunderstanding of what true meditation is\, gratitude for challenging situations\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Louise\nLouise Kay was born in the north west of The UK. After graduating from university she worked as an English teacher for 15 years\, and during this time began to question the deeper meaning of life. This led her to the path of spirituality\, where she found a strong resonance with the teachings of non-duality. \nIn her early thirties Louise felt a deep call in her heart to visit India\, where she experienced a profound spiritual awakening. Shortly afterwards Louise began channeling and traveled around the world sharing this gift for several years. During this time she experienced a deepening and integration of her initial spiritual awakening and as she opened more to this non-dual truth a new form of expression revealed itself from deep in her heart. \nLouise is passionate about supporting people to live a life of presence and unconditional love. Her greatest joy is to sit together in presence and gently hold space for all emotions\, all sensations and all experiences which arise in the moment in order to support the integration of unresolved energies and allow the unfolding of the divine in all who feel the call.\nExplorations are usually focused around self-inquiry\, the release of limiting beliefs and the integration of unprocessed emotions and energies. \nLouise holds group events online and around the world. \nMore about Louise: www.louisekay.net \nSliding Scale: $15 to $40\nHowever\, no one turned away for lack of funds.\nIf you can’t pay within the sliding scale\, contact us to let us know what you can contribute.\nAddress inquiries to web@opencirclecenter.org\n \nREGISTER \nThe event will be recorded and emailed to participants within a week.\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/louise-kay-nov-4-2026/
LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available)
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Open%20Circle%20Center%20-%20Online%20Events":MAILTO:web@opencirclecenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260910T221843
CREATED:20260116T231815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T174131Z
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SUMMARY:Miranda Macpherson ~ Turning Everything Into The Path Of Awakening (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:2026 Bay Area Events with Miranda Macpherson\nJoin us for any or all in this series of In-Person events….\nRegister below for Nov. 21\nLinks for Info & Registration for each individual date….\nFeb. 7\, 2026\nMay 9\, 2026\nJune 13\, 2026\nNovember 21\, 2026 \nTurning Everything Into The Path Of Awakening \nIf ever there was a time to engage our spiritual practice\, so we can stay present\, open-hearted\, peaceful\, loving and wise\, it’s now. \nThis daylong with Miranda Macpherson is a day for deep spiritual nourishment and community support to connect more substantially to the luminous presence within\, illuminate obstacles one your path\, and explore what timeless Truths have to offer practically for living meaningfully and navigating life from our spiritual depth.  \nTogether\, we will embrace all that we grapple with personally and collectively as fuel that ultimately can serve to propel us further on the path of awakening. Miranda will share potent teachings and practices on how we can ground more substantially in the Grace of our True Nature\, Trust the Mystery and come from Loving awareness in all that we face.  \nBoth the morning and afternoon sessions will be inspirational and experiential\, with meditation\, mantra\, a rich inquiry practice\, plus time for satsang and sharing. If you life in the Bay Area\, do not miss these affordable opportunities to journey with Miranda in an intimate setting.  \nCome join us!  \nMiranda Macpherson is a contemporary spiritual teacher who has been guiding others into direct experience of the sacred for over thirty years internationally. In her twenties she founded the OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation in London\, where she trained and ordained over 600 ministers and counsellors. Today Miranda leads the Living Grace Global Sangha\, leads retreats internationally\, broadcasts extensively and serves as core faculty at The Shift Network. \nUnapologetically feminine\, joyful and down to earth in her way of being\, Miranda is dedicated to loving people all the way home into the freedom and wholeness of our true nature. Further\, Miranda invites others to become more graceful human beings\, showing up for creative\, peaceful and wise action that serves our loved ones and the human family in these enormous times.  \nMiranda’s books include The Way of Grace: the Transforming Power of Ego Relaxation (Sounds True)\, Boundless Love (Rider) and Meditations on Boundless Love (Sounds True)\, and the Cultivating Grace Card Deck. Miranda is also a kirtan musician and singer with 2 mantra albums – Streams of Grace and The Heart of Being. \nFind out more at www.mirandamacpherson.com \nThere will be a break for lunch.\nYou can bring your own lunch\, or there are plenty of places to eat a short walk or drive away.\nThere’s a nice area to sit outside at the venue. \nPre-registration Required and closes at 6 pm the day before event\nNo one turned away for lack of funds.\nIf you are not able to contribute within the Sliding Scale amount contact us at localevents@opencirclecenter.org \nSliding Scale: $60 – $120 per person\n \nREGISTER for NOV. 21 \nFor inquiries contact LocalEvents@opencirclecenter.org \nIf you have symptoms of a respiratory infection\, or have had a recent\nCovid exposure or positive test\, please stay home out of consideration for others.
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/miranda-macpherson-nov-21-2026/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church  of San Rafael\, 1510 Fifth Ave\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Marin,SF Bay Area In-Person Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260910T221843
CREATED:20260603T230556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T231020Z
UID:36198-1796466600-1796490000@opencirclecenter.org
SUMMARY:John J. Prendergast\, Ph.D. ~ “Being Absolutely No One and No Thing” (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:2026 Bay Area Events with John J. Prendergast\, Ph.D.\nJune 20 ~ San Rafael\, CA\nSeptember 19 ~ San Rafael\, CA\nDecember 5 ~ San Rafael\, CA ~ Registration available below \n“Being Absolutely No One and No Thing” \nWhen we know that we are no thing\, we are free to be as we are – both as spacious\, loving awareness and as unique\, individuated being. Through silent and guided meditations\, a talk\, meditative inquiry\, and experiential conversations in community\, we will explore seeing and feeling through who we have mis-taken our self to be and discovering what remains. \nJohn Prendergast\, Ph.D is a spiritual teacher\, retired psychotherapist\, and retired Adjunct Professor of Psychology at CIIS\, well known for his pioneering work in integrating non-dual wisdom and psychotherapy. He studied with the European sage Jean Klein for many years\, as well as with Adyashanti\, who gave him dharma transmission in 2023. He is the author of The Deep Heart (2019)\, In Touch (2015)\, and a new book\, Your Deepest Ground: A Guide to Embodied Spirituality (March\, 2025) from Sounds True. \nwww.listeningfromsilence.com\nYouTube channel \nPre-registration Required and closes at 6 pm the day before event \n\nSliding Scale: $60 to $120 \nREGISTER for DEC.5 \nNo one turned away for lack of funds.\nIf you are not able to contribute within the Sliding Scale\, or need other support with payment or registration…\ncontact us at web@opencirclecenter.org\nFor other inquires about the event or venue\, cancellations or to be added to waiting list…\ncontact localevents@opencirclecenter.org\n \nPARKING: There is street parking in the area. \nIf you have symptoms of a respiratory infection\, or have had a recent\nCovid exposure or positive test\, please stay home out of consideration for others.
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/john-prendergast-dec-5-2026/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church  of San Rafael\, 1510 Fifth Ave\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901
CATEGORIES:Marin,SF Bay Area In-Person Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260910T221843
CREATED:20260909T073118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000549Z
UID:36682-1799485200-1799492400@opencirclecenter.org
SUMMARY:John Prendergast ~ Opening Up\, Lining Up\, and Lighting Up: The Subtle Somatic Dimension of Self-Recognition ~ 6-Part Online Series
DESCRIPTION:Jan. 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 and Feb. 6 and 13\, 2027\n9:00 am – 11:00 am\, Pacific Daylight Time (PT)\nTime Zone Converter\nEvent will be recorded and emailed to participants after each meeting.\nYou’re welcome to join even if you can’t attend all the live sessions. \nIn this six week course\, through talks\, meditation\, inquiries\, sensing\, and experiential conversations\, we will explore the role of the subtle body in the process of self-recognition or awakening. While the knowing of our true nature as open\, lucid\, loving awareness can emerge spontaneously unmediated by any sensation\, feeling or thought\, often our body responds on a subtle level by opening up\, lining up\, and lighting up. Since the body is a dynamic expression of our fundamental nature\, it also opens as our true nature flowers. The more we are attuned with our body\, the more easily we can sense this. It is very useful to sense and understand these subtle shifts and openings as we learn to let go of our self-doubt and mistaken identity and trust this natural unfolding and embodiment our deepest knowing.  \nAbout John Prendergast: \nJohn J. Prendergast\, Ph.D.\, is the author of Your Deepest Ground (2025)\, The Deep Heart (2019) and In Touch( 2015). He studied closely for many years with the European sage\, Jean Klein\, as well as with Adyashanti\, who invited him to share the dharma. He is a retired psychotherapist and retired adjunct professor of psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies.  \nwww.listeningfromsilence.com \nSliding Scale: $150 to $300\nSome Partial Scholarships Available\nPlease Register Early if you can. \nREGISTER
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/john-prendergast-series-jan-feb-2027/
LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available)
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Open%20Circle%20Online%20Retreats":MAILTO:web@opencirclecenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260910T221843
CREATED:20260910T000854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T003901Z
UID:36700-1800090000-1800097200@opencirclecenter.org
SUMMARY:John Prendergast ~ Opening Up\, Lining Up\, and Lighting Up: The Subtle Somatic Dimension of Self-Recognition ~ 6-Part Online Series
DESCRIPTION:Jan. 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 and Feb. 6 and 13\, 2027\n9:00 am – 11:00 am\, Pacific Daylight Time (PT)\nTime Zone Converter\nEvent will be recorded and emailed to participants after each meeting.\nYou’re welcome to join even if you can’t attend all the live sessions. \nIn this six week course\, through talks\, meditation\, inquiries\, sensing\, and experiential conversations\, we will explore the role of the subtle body in the process of self-recognition or awakening. While the knowing of our true nature as open\, lucid\, loving awareness can emerge spontaneously unmediated by any sensation\, feeling or thought\, often our body responds on a subtle level by opening up\, lining up\, and lighting up. Since the body is a dynamic expression of our fundamental nature\, it also opens as our true nature flowers. The more we are attuned with our body\, the more easily we can sense this. It is very useful to sense and understand these subtle shifts and openings as we learn to let go of our self-doubt and mistaken identity and trust this natural unfolding and embodiment our deepest knowing.  \nAbout John Prendergast: \nJohn J. Prendergast\, Ph.D.\, is the author of Your Deepest Ground (2025)\, The Deep Heart (2019) and In Touch( 2015). He studied closely for many years with the European sage\, Jean Klein\, as well as with Adyashanti\, who invited him to share the dharma. He is a retired psychotherapist and retired adjunct professor of psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies.  \nwww.listeningfromsilence.com \nSliding Scale: $150 to $300\nSome Partial Scholarships Available\nPlease Register Early if you can. \nREGISTER
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/john-prendergast-series-jan-feb-2027-2/2027-01-16/
LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Open%20Circle%20Online%20Retreats":MAILTO:web@opencirclecenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270123T110000
DTSTAMP:20260910T221843
CREATED:20260910T000854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T003901Z
UID:36702-1800694800-1800702000@opencirclecenter.org
SUMMARY:John Prendergast ~ Opening Up\, Lining Up\, and Lighting Up: The Subtle Somatic Dimension of Self-Recognition ~ 6-Part Online Series
DESCRIPTION:Jan. 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 and Feb. 6 and 13\, 2027\n9:00 am – 11:00 am\, Pacific Daylight Time (PT)\nTime Zone Converter\nEvent will be recorded and emailed to participants after each meeting.\nYou’re welcome to join even if you can’t attend all the live sessions. \nIn this six week course\, through talks\, meditation\, inquiries\, sensing\, and experiential conversations\, we will explore the role of the subtle body in the process of self-recognition or awakening. While the knowing of our true nature as open\, lucid\, loving awareness can emerge spontaneously unmediated by any sensation\, feeling or thought\, often our body responds on a subtle level by opening up\, lining up\, and lighting up. Since the body is a dynamic expression of our fundamental nature\, it also opens as our true nature flowers. The more we are attuned with our body\, the more easily we can sense this. It is very useful to sense and understand these subtle shifts and openings as we learn to let go of our self-doubt and mistaken identity and trust this natural unfolding and embodiment our deepest knowing.  \nAbout John Prendergast: \nJohn J. Prendergast\, Ph.D.\, is the author of Your Deepest Ground (2025)\, The Deep Heart (2019) and In Touch( 2015). He studied closely for many years with the European sage\, Jean Klein\, as well as with Adyashanti\, who invited him to share the dharma. He is a retired psychotherapist and retired adjunct professor of psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies.  \nwww.listeningfromsilence.com \nSliding Scale: $150 to $300\nSome Partial Scholarships Available\nPlease Register Early if you can. \nREGISTER
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/john-prendergast-series-jan-feb-2027-2/2027-01-23/
LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Open%20Circle%20Online%20Retreats":MAILTO:web@opencirclecenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270130T110000
DTSTAMP:20260910T221843
CREATED:20260910T000854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T003902Z
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SUMMARY:John Prendergast ~ Opening Up\, Lining Up\, and Lighting Up: The Subtle Somatic Dimension of Self-Recognition ~ 6-Part Online Series
DESCRIPTION:Jan. 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 and Feb. 6 and 13\, 2027\n9:00 am – 11:00 am\, Pacific Daylight Time (PT)\nTime Zone Converter\nEvent will be recorded and emailed to participants after each meeting.\nYou’re welcome to join even if you can’t attend all the live sessions. \nIn this six week course\, through talks\, meditation\, inquiries\, sensing\, and experiential conversations\, we will explore the role of the subtle body in the process of self-recognition or awakening. While the knowing of our true nature as open\, lucid\, loving awareness can emerge spontaneously unmediated by any sensation\, feeling or thought\, often our body responds on a subtle level by opening up\, lining up\, and lighting up. Since the body is a dynamic expression of our fundamental nature\, it also opens as our true nature flowers. The more we are attuned with our body\, the more easily we can sense this. It is very useful to sense and understand these subtle shifts and openings as we learn to let go of our self-doubt and mistaken identity and trust this natural unfolding and embodiment our deepest knowing.  \nAbout John Prendergast: \nJohn J. Prendergast\, Ph.D.\, is the author of Your Deepest Ground (2025)\, The Deep Heart (2019) and In Touch( 2015). He studied closely for many years with the European sage\, Jean Klein\, as well as with Adyashanti\, who invited him to share the dharma. He is a retired psychotherapist and retired adjunct professor of psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies.  \nwww.listeningfromsilence.com \nSliding Scale: $150 to $300\nSome Partial Scholarships Available\nPlease Register Early if you can. \nREGISTER
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/john-prendergast-series-jan-feb-2027-2/2027-01-30/
LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Open%20Circle%20Online%20Retreats":MAILTO:web@opencirclecenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270206T090000
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SUMMARY:John Prendergast ~ Opening Up\, Lining Up\, and Lighting Up: The Subtle Somatic Dimension of Self-Recognition ~ 6-Part Online Series
DESCRIPTION:Jan. 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 and Feb. 6 and 13\, 2027\n9:00 am – 11:00 am\, Pacific Daylight Time (PT)\nTime Zone Converter\nEvent will be recorded and emailed to participants after each meeting.\nYou’re welcome to join even if you can’t attend all the live sessions. \nIn this six week course\, through talks\, meditation\, inquiries\, sensing\, and experiential conversations\, we will explore the role of the subtle body in the process of self-recognition or awakening. While the knowing of our true nature as open\, lucid\, loving awareness can emerge spontaneously unmediated by any sensation\, feeling or thought\, often our body responds on a subtle level by opening up\, lining up\, and lighting up. Since the body is a dynamic expression of our fundamental nature\, it also opens as our true nature flowers. The more we are attuned with our body\, the more easily we can sense this. It is very useful to sense and understand these subtle shifts and openings as we learn to let go of our self-doubt and mistaken identity and trust this natural unfolding and embodiment our deepest knowing.  \nAbout John Prendergast: \nJohn J. Prendergast\, Ph.D.\, is the author of Your Deepest Ground (2025)\, The Deep Heart (2019) and In Touch( 2015). He studied closely for many years with the European sage\, Jean Klein\, as well as with Adyashanti\, who invited him to share the dharma. He is a retired psychotherapist and retired adjunct professor of psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies.  \nwww.listeningfromsilence.com \nSliding Scale: $150 to $300\nSome Partial Scholarships Available\nPlease Register Early if you can. \nREGISTER
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/john-prendergast-series-jan-feb-2027-2/2027-02-06/
LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Open%20Circle%20Online%20Retreats":MAILTO:web@opencirclecenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260910T221843
CREATED:20260910T000854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T003905Z
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SUMMARY:John Prendergast ~ Opening Up\, Lining Up\, and Lighting Up: The Subtle Somatic Dimension of Self-Recognition ~ 6-Part Online Series
DESCRIPTION:Jan. 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 and Feb. 6 and 13\, 2027\n9:00 am – 11:00 am\, Pacific Daylight Time (PT)\nTime Zone Converter\nEvent will be recorded and emailed to participants after each meeting.\nYou’re welcome to join even if you can’t attend all the live sessions. \nIn this six week course\, through talks\, meditation\, inquiries\, sensing\, and experiential conversations\, we will explore the role of the subtle body in the process of self-recognition or awakening. While the knowing of our true nature as open\, lucid\, loving awareness can emerge spontaneously unmediated by any sensation\, feeling or thought\, often our body responds on a subtle level by opening up\, lining up\, and lighting up. Since the body is a dynamic expression of our fundamental nature\, it also opens as our true nature flowers. The more we are attuned with our body\, the more easily we can sense this. It is very useful to sense and understand these subtle shifts and openings as we learn to let go of our self-doubt and mistaken identity and trust this natural unfolding and embodiment our deepest knowing.  \nAbout John Prendergast: \nJohn J. Prendergast\, Ph.D.\, is the author of Your Deepest Ground (2025)\, The Deep Heart (2019) and In Touch( 2015). He studied closely for many years with the European sage\, Jean Klein\, as well as with Adyashanti\, who invited him to share the dharma. He is a retired psychotherapist and retired adjunct professor of psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies.  \nwww.listeningfromsilence.com \nSliding Scale: $150 to $300\nSome Partial Scholarships Available\nPlease Register Early if you can. \nREGISTER
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/john-prendergast-series-jan-feb-2027-2/2027-02-13/
LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Open%20Circle%20Online%20Retreats":MAILTO:web@opencirclecenter.org
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