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.
Regularly Scheduled Events
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
🗓 Sundays
🕘 10–11 a.m. CT
🗓 Tuesdays
🕘 7:30–8:30 p.m. CT
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
🗓 Mondays
🕘 8–9:30 a.m. CT
Facilitator: Tricia Straub
🗓 Thursdays
🕘 7–8:30 p.m. CT
Facilitator - Terry Furstenau:
tfurstenau@gmail.com
Coming Back to Life
Empowerment in the Face of Planetary Suffering
Saturdays from 9–10:30 a.m.
November 2025 Through March 2026
Share Your Care for the Earth • Engage in Relational and Earth Mindfulness Practices
Living Earth Dialogos
1st & 3rd Saturdays at Show Me Dharma
1600 West Broadway, Columbia
Questions? Contact: livingearth1400@gmail.com
See the Workshop Flyer for More Information and to Register
The Work That Reconnects
2nd & 4th Saturdays at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbia
2615 Shepard Boulevard, Columbia
Questions? Contact Caya: cayasadhana@yahoo.com
See the Workshop Flyer for More Information and to Register
A collaborative program from: Show Me Dharma, Columbia Friends Meeting and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbia
Dharma & Democracy Forum
On November 5th, 2024 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?
📍 Online
Registration Required
🗓 Sundays: Oct. 5, Oct. 19, Nov. 2 & Nov. 16.
🕘 3–4 p.m. CT
Contact Mary Jo Bennett:
awakeinoahu@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
Dimensions of the Dharma Retreat Led by Kim Allen
A Weekend Non-residential Retreat
As the mind settles into the present moment, it can discern key dimensions of the Dharma that support inspiration, wisdom, and inner strength. Direct experience of these Dharma qualities—which are both immediate and onward-leading—can deepen our practice and understanding. Our exploration will take place within the container of a silent Insight retreat grounded in breathing meditation (ānāpānasati) and broader mindfulness practices.
This retreat includes guided and silent meditation, walking, Dharma teachings, and optional practice discussions with the teacher. The retreat is suitable for practitioners of all levels who have already received basic instructions in mindfulness meditation.
Dates & Times:
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Friday, October 24: Free Public Talk from 7–9 p.m. CT
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Saturday, October 25: All Day Session from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. CT
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Sunday, October 26: Morning Session from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. CT
Location: Show Me Dharma, 1600 W. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203 & Online Via Zoom
Questions? Contact the Registrar, Kevin Wehner: kevinwehner@gmail.com / 816.506.6089
Registration Fees (fees for both in-person and Zoom are identical):
Standard Registration: $75
Benefactor Registration: $90
Partial Scholarships Are Available: Please contact the Registrar before registering if you are interested in requesting a scholarship.
Registration Closes Wednesday, October 22: Please register on or before that date. People who attend the Friday evening talk in-person and wish to register for the rest of the retreat may do so, if there are still openings available.
Zoom Link to Friday Night Public Talk
Meeting ID: 219 492 1379
Passcode: showme
Dial-in phone number: 1 (312) 626-6799
Dial-in Meeting ID: 219 492 1379
Dial-in Passcode: 536163