Welcome.
Since 1993, we've been a home for Theravada Buddhism and Insight Meditation in mid-Missouri.
If you're curious about meditation, new to the Dharma, or a seasoned practitioner, we offer a variety of ways to support your journey and discover a path to greater well-being through mindfulness. All are welcome.
Regular Weekly Schedule
Drop In Meditation & Talk
Join us for weekly practice led by a rotating member of the Teachers' Council that includes: a short talk, time for periods of guided and silent meditation and opportunities for sharing.
📍 In person & online
No registration required
🗓 Sunday
🕘 10:00–11:00 AM
🗓 Tuesday
🕘 7:30 - 8:30 PM
1st Sunday and 3rd Tuesday of each month are silent practice.
Committed Practice
Grow your practice and community in committed practice groups and book study. Weekly meetings include a 30-minute silent meditation followed by book discussion.
📍 Online
Registration required
🗓 Monday
🕘 8:00 - 9:30 AM
Facilitator: Tricia Straub
🗓 Thursday
🕘 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Facilitator: Terry Furstenau
Living Earth
Connect with the natural world through outdoor meditation and shared reflections, integrating spiritual practice with ecological awareness. Join us for meditation in nature and an opportunity to share.
A collaborative offering from: Columbia Friends Meeting, Show Me Dharma and The Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbia
📍 1400 Gary St, Columbia, MO
No registration required.
🗓 Saturday
🕘 9:00–10:30 AM
For more information contact Peter Holmes, Ph.D. livingearth1400@gmail.com
Facilitators:
Peter Holmes, Jared Belden and Tricia Straub
Dharma & Democracy Forum
On November 5th our country entered a new chapter in its evolution as a democracy. Projections into the future abound regarding how we individually, collectively as a nation and globally as a world will be impacted by the results of this election.
To rise and meet this moment, we can, in Roshi Halifax's words, cultivate a strong back and soft front. Love is the most important muscle in transformation. In this moment, what is love asking?
🗓 1st & 3rd Sundays
📍 Online
🕘 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Central Time
Contact Mary Jo Bennett: awakeinoahu@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
Working with the Conditioned Mind in Everyday Life
An Online Householder Retreat
with Joe McCormack and Robert Brumet
Registration is open, closes September 4
Schedule
Sunday 9/7/2025 10:00 AM -5:00 PM
Tuesday 9/9/2025 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursday 9/11/2025 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday 9/13/2025 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM