Practical, common-sense meditation instruction, retreats, downloads and more. Weekly beginner and continuing series meetings offered in Tampa and St Pete. Meditation -Tampa.com offers crystal-clear teaching on mindfulness and insight meditation practice that is practical, approachable and livable. As the Buddha said: "Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense." With this in mind, Medi …

Welcome. Spring Hill Meditation Group is not affiliated with any religion or meditation technique. It is open to all. We practice silent meditation periods, no guided meditations. However, on the cushion, people are welcome to practice any form of meditation they wish.  You can also bring an MP3 player and earphones to listen to music or a guided meditation, if that helps. Beginning meditation instruction will be provided if needed. Where: Gaya Jyoti Yoga 12560 Spring Hill Drive, near the corner …

We are a group of mindfulness-oriented folks with particular emphasis on meditation, supplemented by music (kirtan, chanting) and yoga. Many of our meetings take place at the new Gainesville Retreat Center, which we created as a means simply to build and connect with the mindfulness community. If you are sincere and serious about your meditation and mindfulness practice, we look forward to being connected with you!

A monthly meeting for people interested in Buddhism and/or meditation. Meetings are led by Rev. M. Sekiyo Sullivan, Sensei for Volusia Buddhist Fellowship and Bright Dawn Center for Oneness Buddhism. This is nonsectarian Buddhism, emphasizing the universal teachings of the Buddha rather than sectarian dogma or ritual. Meetings typically include a brief service with chanting or group readings, a dharma talk on a topic relating to Buddhism and everyday spirituality, and a meditation. Time is also …

Regardless of your knowledge about Buddhism, this is a group for chatting about Buddhist beliefs and practices. Maybe you would like to recommend a book, or find out about a book you hadn't heard of before. Maybe you're wondering about the different Buddhist practice groups in Gainesville (there are more than one!). Or maybe you're curious about what Buddhists believe. Of course, if you have been practicing Buddhism already for 10,000 years (or only one week), you are also welcome. It would be g …