Other Florida Sanghas
The following sanghas in Florida are connected to FCM but do not, because of time and distance, have the privilege of sharing regular meditation practice and Dharma talks with Fred Eppsteiner. These sanghas meet independently, although their members often participate in FCM retreats, intensive study periods and days of mindfulness. All follow the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh.
New Smyrna Beach: Singing Bells Sangha
Day and Time: Most Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to noon, in a member’s home.
Description: The sangha practices mindfulness meditation practice and shares Dharma readings with the intention to build and support a community that is open to the Buddhist path.
Format: Please remove your shoes and enter in silence. We practice 20 minutes of guided meditation, 20 minutes of walking meditation, 20 minutes of silent meditation, sharing of meditation experiences, closing bell, and brief visiting before taking leave.
Contact: Charlie Stewart, 386-322-2527, charleshstewart@bellsouth.net
Marco Island
Day and Time: Every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Description: The sangha offers mindful meditative practices and teachings with the intent that all who attend may experience supportive stability, harmony, and ease on our shared path of peace.
Format: Please remove your shoes and enter in silence. Try to arrive early; if running late is unavoidable, please enter quietly. We have 10 minutes of mindful movement, 20 minutes of sitting meditation, 20 minutes of walking meditation, 20 minutes of sitting meditation, and a Dharma reading and discussion.
Contact: info@meditationonmarco.org
Web site: http://www.meditationonmarco.org
Fort Myers, FL: Midweek Mindfulness
Day and Time: Every Tuesday, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Renaissance School, 37 Barkley Circle, Fort Myers, Florida
Description: The sangha offers mindfulness meditation practice and teachings with the intention of bringing mindfulness, stability, and harmony into everyday living.
Format: Please remove your shoes and enter the sitting room in silence. We practice silent meditation for 20 minutes; walking meditation for 10 minutes; silent or guided meditation for 15 minutes; sharing of personal mindfulness practice experiences and Dharma discussion of a reading or teaching for 45 minutes.
Contacts: Elena Rigg, revrigg@aol.com, 239/561-3801, or Mary Robinson, mrobinsonfl@aol.com
