[Naples-News] Kalyana Mitta Groups

[Naples Community of Mindfulness]

Dear Friends,

      In a few weeks, the Naples sangha will be starting Kalyana Mitta
(KM) or spiritual friends groups. These are small groups of 5-8
sangha members who commit to meeting together on a bi-weekly basis
for a set period of time. They provide an opportunity to practice
mindful speech, deep listening, discuss and share our experiences
with the practice, and support and nurture each other as we strive
to bring our practice into daily life. They are a wonderful way to
deepen our practice and form connections and friendships with others
who are on this same dharma path.

      Groups meet in members homes either in one home or rotating among
the homes of those who would like to host. Groups are facilitated by
pairs of experienced practitioners who help create a safe and
supportive environment. Groups usually begin with a period of
meditation followed by the discussion period. The groups will begin
the Sunday of February 24 and Wednesday February 27 and end the week
of April 20. At that time each group and the sangha as a whole can
reassess whether to continue the groups as they are, re-configure
groups, or take a break and continue them at a later time.

      At this time two groups will be formed in  Naples but will meet on
two different days and times. These days and times are every other
week starting Sunday February 24 at 4:45 to 6 and Wednesday February
27 at 7 to 9

    For those of you participating in the up-coming Training the Mind
Intensive, the KM groups will fulfill the commitment to attend
bi-weekly discussion/support gatherings.

    If you are interested or have questions but have not filled out an
application please send the following information by Friday February
15 to or contact:
Petie Griffin;  petiegriffin at yahoo.com
Contact number  239 597 1358

Please include the following information:
1.      Your name
2.      Choose Sundays at 4:45-6:00 or Wednesdays  at 7-9
3.      Please indicate if you are interested in being a facilitator
4.      Please indicate if you would be able to host one or more meetings
in your home

       Thank you for your support. We look forward to this new sangha
venture and the opportunities it will provide for all of us to
broaden and deepen our practice.

In Metta

Beth Schroeder
awakenedart at comcast.net
Telephone 239 262-2216