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SUMMARY:Being Absolutely No One and No Thing
DESCRIPTION:When 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.
URL:https://opencircle.net/event/john-prendergast-being-absolutely-no-one-and-no-thing-2026-09-19/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael\, 1510 Fifth Ave\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,East Bay,Daylong,John Prendergast
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SUMMARY:Resting in the Radiance of Being
DESCRIPTION:For More Info and Registration\, please click HERE.  \nJoin Amoda Maa in the open and alive atmosphere of Berkeley\, California\, USA for an intimate daylong gathering. This meeting offers a welcoming space to slow down\, listen deeply\, and come into direct contact with what is most true. \nAmoda Maa invites those gathered to rest as the awareness that is already here\, prior to the movement of thought. With clarity and warmth\, she points to the natural simplicity of being\, revealing the freedom\, presence\, and aliveness that are always available—a living teaching explored in her new book\, Unveiling the Light of Being. \nThe day will unfold in two sessions\, with a lunch break in between. Each session will include a short period of silence\, a discourse arising from the moment\, and ample time for questions and open dialogue with Amoda Maa. \nThis event is hosted by the Amoda Maa Foundation in association with Open Circle Center.
URL:https://opencircle.net/event/amoda-maa-resting-in-the-radiance-of-being-2026-09-20/
LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94710\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Half-Day,East Bay
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T140000
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SUMMARY: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.
URL:https://opencircle.net/event/kirsten-kirk-dissolving-the-identity-game-2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260922T125741Z
CREATED:20260914T104955Z
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SUMMARY:The Inner and Outer Dimensions of an Ecological Civilization
DESCRIPTION:This 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.
URL:https://opencircle.net/event/jeremy-lent-lisa-ferguson-the-inner-and-outer-dimensions-of-an-ecological-civilization-2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online,Up to 3 hours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T123000
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SUMMARY:Dorothy Hunt ~ Chasing the Absolute\, Returning to Love the Relative
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.
URL:https://opencircle.net/event/dorothy-hunt-chasing-the-absolute-returning-to-love-the-relative-2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online,Half-Day,Dorothy Hunt
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T080000
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SUMMARY:Eva Muller\, Pamela Wilson\, Louise Kay ~ TEST When The Heart Blooms The World Brightens
DESCRIPTION:If ever there was a time to engage our spiritual practice\, so we can stay present\, open-hearted\, peaceful\, loving and wise\, it’s now. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nCome join us!
URL:https://opencircle.net/event/eva-muller-pamela-wilson-louise-kay-test-when-the-heart-blooms-the-world-brightens/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael\, 1510 Fifth Ave\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teachers,Half-Day,Eva Müller,Louise Kay,Pamela Wilson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260924T094640Z
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SUMMARY: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.
URL:https://opencircle.net/event/louise-kay-embodied-awareness-2026-11-04/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online,Up to 3 hours,Louise Kay
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260924T124052Z
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SUMMARY:Turning Everything Into The Path Of Awakening (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:If 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!
URL:https://opencircle.net/event/turning-everything-into-the-path-of-awakening-in-person-2/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael\, 1510 Fifth Ave\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261130T170000
DTSTAMP:20261015T091549Z
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SUMMARY:Stephan Bodian ~ TEST A Book Launch and Celebration for ‘Infinite Awakening: A Guide to Nondual Wisdom and the Pathless Path’
DESCRIPTION:The great awakening for which we may spend a lifetime searching is actually quite simple: Everything is just the way it is\, an innately perfect\, sacred\, and indivisible whole\, whose essence is empty\, conscious\, and filled with love. The recognition that this is what I am\, not the dream character I take myself to be\, frees us from a lifetime of suffering and identification and awakens us to our inherent happiness and peace of mind. Yet the journey to this realization and its embodiment may be infinitely challenging as the result of our psychological complexity and the difficulties we face as individuals. This is one of the core messages of my new book\, Infinite Awakening. \nJoin me for a brief exploration of how the pathless path unfolds and the infinite awakenings we encounter along the way. I’ll be offering guided meditations and pointers from the book\, discussion of how the book came to be\, ample time for dialogue and Q&A\, and insights from key chapters on: the stages of awakening; the pros and cons of teachers; preparing the path; welcoming what is; trauma and awakening; and awakened relationships. \nParticipants will receive an excerpt from the book. \nAny donations go to the work of Open Circle Center.
URL:https://opencircle.net/event/a-book-launch-and-celebration-for-infinite-awakening-a-guide-to-nondual-wisdom-and-the-pathless-path/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael\, 1510 Fifth Ave\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teachers,Half-Day,Louise Kay,Stephan Bodian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260922T125642Z
CREATED:20260915T111847Z
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SUMMARY:Being Absolutely No One and No Thing
DESCRIPTION:When 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.
URL:https://opencircle.net/event/john-prendergast-being-absolutely-no-one-and-no-thing-2026-12-05/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael\, 1510 Fifth Ave\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,East Bay,Daylong,John Prendergast
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