(In Person & Virtual) Maeve Hassett - Community Dharma Leader
Jul
15
6:00 PM18:00

(In Person & Virtual) Maeve Hassett - Community Dharma Leader

Maeve Hassett - Live Fully, Love Well, Let Go

Join us in person:
Maeve will be teaching in-person in the Meditation Hall
Nevada City Insight Center
710 Zion St
Nevada City, CA 95959

Join our Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2281834980?pwd=NExJbW5TL21tKzFnQlRvQ2tuajNNdz09
Meeting ID: 228 183 4980
Password: 2656111
Join by Phone: 669-900-9128

Bio: Maeve Hassett has been teaching and studying Buddhism for nearly 30 years. She is a graduate of both the Dedicated Practitioners Program and the Community Dharma Leaders program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. Maeve has been teaching mindfulness and meditation through classes and dharma talks at Mt Stream since 2004. She is a cofounder of the Rocklin meditation group. Maeve is also a recently retired psychotherapist, a career that she engaged in for 40 years.

Teacher Support: All donations for this evening’s session are being offered to Maeve Hassett. - Thank You!

MONDAY NIGHT TEACHER DONATION
To offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510
Nevada City, CA 95959

In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.
Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

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(In Person) Sitting and Sangha
Jul
16
6:30 PM18:30

(In Person) Sitting and Sangha

Join us for a 35-minute meditation followed by peer-led discussion/sharing. We will be exploring various teachings of the Buddha and will provide handouts at each session as a reference.

We begin the evening with a period of sitting meditation followed by a dharma discussion led by long-time Mountain Stream practitioners, Mountain Stream community leaders. Meetings will be held on a drop-in basis and no meditation experience is necessary.

Donations (dana) to support our village temple (the Center) are gratefully and graciously accepted.
Suggested donation $10 -$15 (no one turned away for lack of funds)

To donate by credit card: TUESDAY SITTING & SANGHA DONATION
Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.
Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

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(In Person) 6-Week Yoga Series with Kate Coughlin
Jul
17
10:00 AM10:00

(In Person) 6-Week Yoga Series with Kate Coughlin

Yoga: Awakening the Body & Mind with Kate Coughlin, A 6-Week Yoga Series
Dates: Wednesdays, June 19, 26 and July 3, 10, 17 & 24
Time:
10:00 to 11:30 am, doors open at 9:45 am
Cost: $15-$25 per class
Where: In Person only, Nevada City Insight Center, 710 Zion St, Nevada City, CA 95959
Registration: No registration needed. Drop In’s allowed. Limited spaces available, come early to guarentee your spot.
What to bring: Personal yoga mat is required and a good attitude.

Description: Join Kate weekly for an inspiring and informative yoga practice. 
We will investigate the yoga postures in both fundamental and subtle ways. A balanced body: both strong and flexible is the temple for a focused, attentive, and clear mind. Together we practice and discover tools for inner and outer transformation. 

All levels are welcome, from beginning students to seasoned practitioners.

Bio: Kate has 50+ years as a yoga practitioner and teacher. She created and taught the yoga program at Stanford University for 11 years and owned, directed and taught yoga for 20 years at “Downtown Yoga”. She lives in Grass Valley. 

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(In Person & Virtual)  3 Marks of Existence Workshop with Adam Stonebraker - Week 2
Jul
17
6:30 PM18:30

(In Person & Virtual) 3 Marks of Existence Workshop with Adam Stonebraker - Week 2

Registration is closed.

Mountain Stream invites you to attend a workshop ~
Seeing Behind the Curtain: An Exploration of the 3 Marks of Existence

Teacher: Adam Stonebraker
Dates: Three consecutive Wednesdays: July 10, 17 & 24, 2024
Time: 6:30 to 8:00 pm PT
Cost: Sliding Scale $50 - $100. Limited scholarships available. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Location: In Person and Virtual
Join us at Mountain Stream Meditation, 710 Zion St, Nevada City, CA 95959
Or join us via Zoom

Workshop description: The Buddha taught that all phenomena are marked by three fundamental characteristics: impermanence, unsatisfactoriness, and not-self. These three marks apply to all conditioned things—thoughts, emotions, physical reality, and more. By understanding these characteristics, we are guided towards awakening to the unconditioned, which is nothing less than nirvana.

In this 3-week workshop, we will gather to explore each of the three characteristics through experiential practice, meditation, discussion, dharma talks, and at-home practice suggestions.  

 Week 1: Anicca (Impermanence)

  • Introduction to Impermanence - Understanding Change

  • Practical Exercises - Embracing and Accepting Change

Week 2: Dukkha (Unsatisfactoriness)

  • Exploring the Nature of Suffering - Conditionality

  • Working with Suffering - Cultivating Peace

 Week 3: Anatta (Not-Self)

  • Understanding Not-Self - Beyond the Ego

  • Cultivating Interconnectedness and Compassion

 Why Attend?

  • Deepen your understanding of Buddhist philosophy and practice.

  • Develop practical skills to navigate challenges.

  • Explore mindfulness and meditation techniques.

  • Connect with a supportive community.

 Who Should Attend?

  • Individuals new to Buddhism seeking foundational knowledge.

  • Practitioners looking to deepen their spiritual practice.

  • Anyone interested in meditation and mindfulness.

Dana: During the workshop, there is an opportunity to offer a financial donation to Adam as part of the Buddhist practice of dana (the practice of giving and receiving). All offerings are gratefully received and support the continuation of the Buddha’s teachings. 
ADAM STONEBRAKER DONATION (DANA)

Bio: Adam Stonebraker, a dedicated practitioner of Yoga and Meditation since 1999, serves as the Guiding Teacher for Mountain Stream Meditation, in Nevada City, CA. He has been sharing his profound insights with diverse audiences both locally and internationally since 2010. Adam's teachings are deeply rooted in his extensive training in Yoga and a long-standing devotion to Buddhadharma, which inspire him to guide others towards realizing their unique potential in mind and body. His primary goal is to help individuals trust their innate wisdom and embrace the profound sense of interconnection that defines our existence.

Adam's approach is particularly influenced by the rich intersections between Buddhism and traditional Yoga practices, the Bodhisattva path, and engaging with the natural world. He has had the honor of studying closely with renowned teachers such as Kittisaro & Thanissara, Sarah & Ty Powers, Tias & Surya Little, Paul & Suzee Grilley, Maty Ezraty, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, and many others.

In 2019, Adam completed a Master’s degree in the pioneering Mindfulness Studies Program at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, further enriching his understanding and teaching of mindfulness practices.
More about Adam: https://www.mtstream.org/adam-stonebraker


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Open Temple Friday - All Welcome
Jul
19
11:30 AM11:30

Open Temple Friday - All Welcome

Each Friday, Mountain Stream opens the doors for Open Temple Friday from 11:30 am to 1:15 pm.
This is a chance to enjoy Sangha and tea, recharge with a new (or old) book from our library, and practice together at the 12:30 Quiet Sit. (On occasion, teachers offer pop-up Dharma discussions as well.)

Donations (dana) to support our village temple (the Center) are gratefully and graciously accepted.
Suggested donation $5 -$10 (no one turned away for lack of funds).
To donate by credit card: OPEN TEMPLE FRIDAY DONATION

Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.

Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

Calling for volunteers!
Open Temple Friday is possible because of the commitment and energy of our wonderful team of co-hosts. If you align with this offering, we encourage you to become a volunteer co-host. Contact Jen Scott, Volunteer Outreach Coordinator, Jenrose1961@gmail.com to get started. There is a simple training involved and we work in teams of two.  We invite you onto this team! ~ Much Metta

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(In Person) Room to Breathe, Recovery Sangha at Mountain Stream
Jul
19
6:30 PM18:30

(In Person) Room to Breathe, Recovery Sangha at Mountain Stream

The Buddha taught that due to craving, greed, anger and confusion, the mind may be a source of great suffering. 
Room to Breathe is a peer-led weekly recovery sangha where we explore a Buddhist approach to recovery from addictions of all kinds using the practices and principles of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. 

We use the Recovery Dharma format, emphasizing the ‘three jewels’ of the Buddhist practice: the Buddha (the potential for our own awakening), the Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) and the Sangha (our community of wise friends who we travel with on this path) as a way to transform our minds and behaviors. 

Each week we meet for a short meditation, a selected reading from the Recovery Dharma book and/or other recovery-focused Buddhist texts and teachings. The remainder of the meeting is a space for attendees to share about their experiences of addiction and recovery as they relate to Buddhist principles and practices, all within the open, safe and confidential environment of Mountain Stream.

You can find more information on Recovery Dharma along with all meeting materials including digital and audio versions of the Recovery Dharma book at https://recoverydharma.org/.

Please email dharma.recovery@mtstream.org if you have any further questions.

Donations (dana) are gratefully received and support our village temple (the Center). Thank you for your generosity.

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(In-Person Only) Daylong Retreat with John Travis
Jul
21
10:00 AM10:00

(In-Person Only) Daylong Retreat with John Travis

Daylong Retreat with John Travis (In Person Only)
Date: Sunday, July 21, 2024
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cost: Sliding Scale $60 - $90. Limited scholarships available. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Registration required. To register, visit https://square.link/u/cYbAJ0nA. Your emailed payment receipt is your registration confirmation.
For questions or to apply for a scholarship email juanita@mtstream.org

Mountain Stream hosts a day of meditation held in the tradition of Insight Meditation (Vipassana). Vipassana is known as a vehicle for mindfully opening the heart, seeing clearly and embodying our present-moment experience. 
All levels of practitioners are welcome. The daylong includes periods of sitting and walking meditation with Dharma teachings from John. There will be time for questions but most of the day is held in Noble Silence. As mental chatter subsides, we have more capacity to listen deeply to our heart’s inner wisdom.

Dana: During the daylong, there is an opportunity to offer a financial donation to John as part of the Buddhist practice of dana (the practice of giving and receiving). All offerings are gratefully received and support the continuation of the Buddha’s teachings. 
JOHN TRAVIS DONATION (DANA)

What to bring: Please bring a bag lunch.

John Travis ~ The founding teacher of Mountain Stream Meditation, John M. Travis, has been a student of meditation since 1969. His vision and teaching have been very important in the growth and development of Buddhism and meditation in the Northern Sierra Nevada region.

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(Virtual) Dennis Warren - Mountain Stream Teacher Council
Jul
22
6:00 PM18:00

(Virtual) Dennis Warren - Mountain Stream Teacher Council

Join this evening’s sit and dharma talk via Zoom ~ or join us in the Meditation Hall as we view the livestream of the remote teaching.

Dennis Warren: Spiritual Friendship

Join us in person:
We will livestream the Dharma talk into the Meditation Hall
Nevada City Insight Center
710 Zion St
Nevada City, CA 95959

Join our Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2281834980?pwd=NExJbW5TL21tKzFnQlRvQ2tuajNNdz09
Meeting ID: 228 183 4980
Password: 2656111
Join by Phone: 669-900-9128

Bio: Dennis is the founding teacher of Sacramento Insight Meditation. He has been teaching in community and retreat settings for over 20 years. This includes guiding and teaching two month-long pilgrimages in Thailand, India and Nepal. He served as an adjunct clinical professor in the Division of Pain Medicine at the UC Davis School of Medicine for more than a decade focusing on the use of contemplative practices for working with physical, emotional and psychological suffering.

Teacher Support: All donations for this evening’s session will go to the teacher - Thank you

To donate by credit card: MONDAY NIGHT DONATION
Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510
Nevada City, CA 95959
In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.

Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

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(In Person) Sitting and Sangha
Jul
23
6:30 PM18:30

(In Person) Sitting and Sangha

Join us for a 35-minute meditation followed by peer-led discussion/sharing. We will be exploring various teachings of the Buddha and will provide handouts at each session as a reference.

We begin the evening with a period of sitting meditation followed by a dharma discussion led by long-time Mountain Stream practitioners, Mountain Stream community leaders. Meetings will be held on a drop-in basis and no meditation experience is necessary.

Donations (dana) to support our village temple (the Center) are gratefully and graciously accepted.
Suggested donation $10 -$15 (no one turned away for lack of funds)

To donate by credit card: TUESDAY SITTING & SANGHA DONATION
Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.
Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

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(In Person) 6-Week Yoga Series with Kate Coughlin
Jul
24
10:00 AM10:00

(In Person) 6-Week Yoga Series with Kate Coughlin

Yoga: Awakening the Body & Mind with Kate Coughlin, A 6-Week Yoga Series
Dates: Wednesdays, June 19, 26 and July 3, 10, 17 & 24
Time:
10:00 to 11:30 am, doors open at 9:45 am
Cost: $15-$25 per class
Where: In Person only, Nevada City Insight Center, 710 Zion St, Nevada City, CA 95959
Registration: No registration needed. Drop In’s allowed. Limited spaces available, come early to guarentee your spot.
What to bring: Personal yoga mat is required and a good attitude.

Description: Join Kate weekly for an inspiring and informative yoga practice. 
We will investigate the yoga postures in both fundamental and subtle ways. A balanced body: both strong and flexible is the temple for a focused, attentive, and clear mind. Together we practice and discover tools for inner and outer transformation. 

All levels are welcome, from beginning students to seasoned practitioners.

Bio: Kate has 50+ years as a yoga practitioner and teacher. She created and taught the yoga program at Stanford University for 11 years and owned, directed and taught yoga for 20 years at “Downtown Yoga”. She lives in Grass Valley. 

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(In Person & Virtual)  3 Marks of Existence Workshop with Adam Stonebraker - Week 3
Jul
24
6:30 PM18:30

(In Person & Virtual) 3 Marks of Existence Workshop with Adam Stonebraker - Week 3

Registration is closed.

Mountain Stream invites you to attend a workshop ~
Seeing Behind the Curtain: An Exploration of the 3 Marks of Existence

Teacher: Adam Stonebraker
Dates: Three consecutive Wednesdays: July 10, 17 & 24, 2024
Time: 6:30 to 8:00 pm PT
Cost: Sliding Scale $50 - $100.Limited scholarships available. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Location: In Person and Virtual
Join us at Mountain Stream Meditation, 710 Zion St, Nevada City, CA 95959
Or join us via Zoom

Workshop description: The Buddha taught that all phenomena are marked by three fundamental characteristics: impermanence, unsatisfactoriness, and not-self. These three marks apply to all conditioned things—thoughts, emotions, physical reality, and more. By understanding these characteristics, we are guided towards awakening to the unconditioned, which is nothing less than nirvana.

In this 3-week workshop, we will gather to explore each of the three characteristics through experiential practice, meditation, discussion, dharma talks, and at-home practice suggestions.  

 Week 1: Anicca (Impermanence)

  • Introduction to Impermanence - Understanding Change

  • Practical Exercises - Embracing and Accepting Change

Week 2: Dukkha (Unsatisfactoriness)

  • Exploring the Nature of Suffering - Conditionality

  • Working with Suffering - Cultivating Peace

 Week 3: Anatta (Not-Self)

  • Understanding Not-Self - Beyond the Ego

  • Cultivating Interconnectedness and Compassion

 Why Attend?

  • Deepen your understanding of Buddhist philosophy and practice.

  • Develop practical skills to navigate challenges.

  • Explore mindfulness and meditation techniques.

  • Connect with a supportive community.

 Who Should Attend?

  • Individuals new to Buddhism seeking foundational knowledge.

  • Practitioners looking to deepen their spiritual practice.

  • Anyone interested in meditation and mindfulness.

Dana: During the workshop, there is an opportunity to offer a financial donation to Adam as part of the Buddhist practice of dana (the practice of giving and receiving). All offerings are gratefully received and support the continuation of the Buddha’s teachings. 
ADAM STONEBRAKER DONATION (DANA)

Bio: Adam Stonebraker, a dedicated practitioner of Yoga and Meditation since 1999, serves as the Guiding Teacher for Mountain Stream Meditation, in Nevada City, CA. He has been sharing his profound insights with diverse audiences both locally and internationally since 2010. Adam's teachings are deeply rooted in his extensive training in Yoga and a long-standing devotion to Buddhadharma, which inspire him to guide others towards realizing their unique potential in mind and body. His primary goal is to help individuals trust their innate wisdom and embrace the profound sense of interconnection that defines our existence.

Adam's approach is particularly influenced by the rich intersections between Buddhism and traditional Yoga practices, the Bodhisattva path, and engaging with the natural world. He has had the honor of studying closely with renowned teachers such as Kittisaro & Thanissara, Sarah & Ty Powers, Tias & Surya Little, Paul & Suzee Grilley, Maty Ezraty, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, and many others.

In 2019, Adam completed a Master’s degree in the pioneering Mindfulness Studies Program at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, further enriching his understanding and teaching of mindfulness practices.
More about Adam: https://www.mtstream.org/adam-stonebraker


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Open Temple Friday - All Welcome
Jul
26
11:30 AM11:30

Open Temple Friday - All Welcome

Each Friday, Mountain Stream opens the doors for Open Temple Friday from 11:30 am to 1:15 pm.
This is a chance to enjoy Sangha and tea, recharge with a new (or old) book from our library, and practice together at the 12:30 Quiet Sit. (On occasion, teachers offer pop-up Dharma discussions as well.)

Donations (dana) to support our village temple (the Center) are gratefully and graciously accepted.
Suggested donation $5 -$10 (no one turned away for lack of funds).
To donate by credit card: OPEN TEMPLE FRIDAY DONATION

Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.

Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

Calling for volunteers!
Open Temple Friday is possible because of the commitment and energy of our wonderful team of co-hosts. If you align with this offering, we encourage you to become a volunteer co-host. Contact Jen Scott, Volunteer Outreach Coordinator, Jenrose1961@gmail.com to get started. There is a simple training involved and we work in teams of two.  We invite you onto this team! ~ Much Metta

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(In Person) Room to Breathe, Recovery Sangha at Mountain Stream
Jul
26
6:30 PM18:30

(In Person) Room to Breathe, Recovery Sangha at Mountain Stream

The Buddha taught that due to craving, greed, anger and confusion, the mind may be a source of great suffering. 
Room to Breathe is a peer-led weekly recovery sangha where we explore a Buddhist approach to recovery from addictions of all kinds using the practices and principles of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. 

We use the Recovery Dharma format, emphasizing the ‘three jewels’ of the Buddhist practice: the Buddha (the potential for our own awakening), the Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) and the Sangha (our community of wise friends who we travel with on this path) as a way to transform our minds and behaviors. 

Each week we meet for a short meditation, a selected reading from the Recovery Dharma book and/or other recovery-focused Buddhist texts and teachings. The remainder of the meeting is a space for attendees to share about their experiences of addiction and recovery as they relate to Buddhist principles and practices, all within the open, safe and confidential environment of Mountain Stream.

You can find more information on Recovery Dharma along with all meeting materials including digital and audio versions of the Recovery Dharma book at https://recoverydharma.org/.

Please email dharma.recovery@mtstream.org if you have any further questions.

Donations (dana) are gratefully received and support our village temple (the Center). Thank you for your generosity.

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(In Person & Virtual)  Mary Helen Fein - Community Dharma Leader
Jul
29
6:00 PM18:00

(In Person & Virtual) Mary Helen Fein - Community Dharma Leader

Mary Helen Fein - TBD

Join us in person:
Mary Helen Fein will be teaching in-person in the Meditation Hall
Nevada City Insight Center
710 Zion St
Nevada City, CA 95959

Join us on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2281834980?pwd=NExJbW5TL21tKzFnQlRvQ2tuajNNdz09
Meeting ID: 228 183 4980
Password: 2656111
Join by Phone: 669-900-9128

Bio - Mary Helen has been practicing meditation since 1992. Her first studies were with John Fitzgerald Preston in Philadelphia. In 1993, she moved to California and met her primary teacher, John Travis. She has worked with his guidance and support since that time. She is a graduate of the Spirit Rock Community Dharma Leader program. In addition she has completed two other long-term Spirit Rock programs, the Dedicated Practitioners Program and the Advanced Practitioners Program. Mary Helen has sat many silent 10-day retreats, as well as the month-long retreat at Spirit Rock.

Since 2003, she has been teaching meditation classes, holding daylongs, and mentoring others. She is a co-leader of the Auburn Insight Meditation sitting group, and also co-founder and co-leader of the Rocklin Meditation Group. She often gives Dharma talks at sitting groups in Auburn, Rocklin, and at Mountain Stream’s Nevada City Insight Center. One of her most powerful experiences was being invited to teach the Buddhist Meditation group at Folsom Prison.

Mary Helen has created a free online beginning meditation course at www.beginningmeditationonline.com

Teacher Support: All donations for this evening’s session will go to Mary Helen - Thank you

To donate by credit card: MONDAY NIGHT DONATION (DANA)
Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959

In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.
Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

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(In Person) Sitting and Sangha
Jul
30
6:30 PM18:30

(In Person) Sitting and Sangha

Join us for a 35-minute meditation followed by peer-led discussion/sharing. We will be exploring various teachings of the Buddha and will provide handouts at each session as a reference.

We begin the evening with a period of sitting meditation followed by a dharma discussion led by long-time Mountain Stream practitioners, Mountain Stream community leaders. Meetings will be held on a drop-in basis and no meditation experience is necessary.

Donations (dana) to support our village temple (the Center) are gratefully and graciously accepted.
Suggested donation $10 -$15 (no one turned away for lack of funds)

To donate by credit card: TUESDAY SITTING & SANGHA DONATION
Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.
Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

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Open Temple Friday - All Welcome
Aug
2
11:30 AM11:30

Open Temple Friday - All Welcome

Each Friday, Mountain Stream opens the doors for Open Temple Friday from 11:30 am to 1:15 pm.
This is a chance to enjoy Sangha and tea, recharge with a new (or old) book from our library, and practice together at the 12:30 Quiet Sit. (On occasion, teachers offer pop-up Dharma discussions as well.)

Donations (dana) to support our village temple (the Center) are gratefully and graciously accepted.
Suggested donation $5 -$10 (no one turned away for lack of funds).
To donate by credit card: OPEN TEMPLE FRIDAY DONATION

Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.

Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

Calling for volunteers!
Open Temple Friday is possible because of the commitment and energy of our wonderful team of co-hosts. If you align with this offering, we encourage you to become a volunteer co-host. Contact Jen Scott, Volunteer Outreach Coordinator, Jenrose1961@gmail.com to get started. There is a simple training involved and we work in teams of two.  We invite you onto this team! ~ Much Metta

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(In Person) Room to Breathe, Recovery Sangha at Mountain Stream
Aug
2
6:30 PM18:30

(In Person) Room to Breathe, Recovery Sangha at Mountain Stream

The Buddha taught that due to craving, greed, anger and confusion, the mind may be a source of great suffering. 
Room to Breathe is a peer-led weekly recovery sangha where we explore a Buddhist approach to recovery from addictions of all kinds using the practices and principles of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. 

We use the Recovery Dharma format, emphasizing the ‘three jewels’ of the Buddhist practice: the Buddha (the potential for our own awakening), the Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) and the Sangha (our community of wise friends who we travel with on this path) as a way to transform our minds and behaviors. 

Each week we meet for a short meditation, a selected reading from the Recovery Dharma book and/or other recovery-focused Buddhist texts and teachings. The remainder of the meeting is a space for attendees to share about their experiences of addiction and recovery as they relate to Buddhist principles and practices, all within the open, safe and confidential environment of Mountain Stream.

You can find more information on Recovery Dharma along with all meeting materials including digital and audio versions of the Recovery Dharma book at https://recoverydharma.org/.

Please email dharma.recovery@mtstream.org if you have any further questions.

Donations (dana) are gratefully received and support our village temple (the Center). Thank you for your generosity.

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(In Person & Virtual) John Travis - Founding Teacher
Aug
5
6:00 PM18:00

(In Person & Virtual) John Travis - Founding Teacher

John Travis ~ The founding teacher of Mountain Stream Meditation Center, John M. Travis, has been a student of meditation since 1969. His vision and teaching have been very important in the growth and development of Buddhism and meditation in the Northern Sierra Nevada region.

Join us in person:
John Travis will be teaching in-person in the Meditation Hall
Nevada City Insight Center
710 Zion St
Nevada City, CA 95959

Join our Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2281834980?pwd=NExJbW5TL21tKzFnQlRvQ2tuajNNdz09
Meeting ID: 228 183 4980
Password: 2656111
Join by Phone: 669-900-9128

Teacher Support: All donations for this evening’s session will go to John- Thank you!
To donate by credit card: JOHN TRAVIS DONATION (DANA)

Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510
Nevada City, CA 95959

In the memo line, please indicate the program date.
Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

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(In Person) Sitting and Sangha
Aug
6
6:30 PM18:30

(In Person) Sitting and Sangha

Join us for a 35-minute meditation followed by peer-led discussion/sharing. We will be exploring various teachings of the Buddha and will provide handouts at each session as a reference.

We begin the evening with a period of sitting meditation followed by a dharma discussion led by long-time Mountain Stream practitioners, Mountain Stream community leaders. Meetings will be held on a drop-in basis and no meditation experience is necessary.

Donations (dana) to support our village temple (the Center) are gratefully and graciously accepted.
Suggested donation $10 -$15 (no one turned away for lack of funds)

To donate by credit card: TUESDAY SITTING & SANGHA DONATION
Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.
Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

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(In Person) Sound Healing Meditation with Miyu Tamamura
Aug
8
6:00 PM18:00

(In Person) Sound Healing Meditation with Miyu Tamamura

Please note: For the month of August, we will meet on the 2nd Thursday, August 8, 2024

Sound Healing with Miyu Tamamura
6:00 to 7:00 pm

An indoor, in-person evening with crystal bowls.

A suggested Donation of $15 - $20 to be shared equally between Miyu and Mountain Stream. Thank you!
To make a donation in advance, you can either mail a check made out to:
Mountain Stream Meditation, PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
or use a credit card by opening this link below:

Safety protocols and guidelines for participating:
We kindly ask that participants agree to follow the safety protocols and guidelines. In the spirit of non-harming, safety is achieved with everyone’s mindful participation.
Masking is optional. We ask that participants refrain from attending if they have had any respiratory or flu symptoms, including any of the following symptoms of Covid-19: loss of taste and smell, fever, chills, extreme fatigue, nausea or vomiting, dry cough, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, dizziness or confusion, sore throat, muscle aches. If you are experiencing seasonal allergies, please be sure and take an at home rapid test before attending - Thank you.

We also ask that you refrain from attending if you have had contact with anyone in the past 10 days that has been diagnosed with Covid-19 or was exhibiting any of the above symptoms unless you have passed two negative Covid tests since contact. 

If you have any questions, please consult with Miyu at (530) 205-8610 before attending.

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Open Temple Friday - All Welcome
Aug
9
11:30 AM11:30

Open Temple Friday - All Welcome

Each Friday, Mountain Stream opens the doors for Open Temple Friday from 11:30 am to 1:15 pm.
This is a chance to enjoy Sangha and tea, recharge with a new (or old) book from our library, and practice together at the 12:30 Quiet Sit. (On occasion, teachers offer pop-up Dharma discussions as well.)

Donations (dana) to support our village temple (the Center) are gratefully and graciously accepted.
Suggested donation $5 -$10 (no one turned away for lack of funds).
To donate by credit card: OPEN TEMPLE FRIDAY DONATION

Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.

Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

Calling for volunteers!
Open Temple Friday is possible because of the commitment and energy of our wonderful team of co-hosts. If you align with this offering, we encourage you to become a volunteer co-host. Contact Jen Scott, Volunteer Outreach Coordinator, Jenrose1961@gmail.com to get started. There is a simple training involved and we work in teams of two.  We invite you onto this team! ~ Much Metta

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(In Person) Room to Breathe, Recovery Sangha at Mountain Stream
Aug
9
6:30 PM18:30

(In Person) Room to Breathe, Recovery Sangha at Mountain Stream

The Buddha taught that due to craving, greed, anger and confusion, the mind may be a source of great suffering. 
Room to Breathe is a peer-led weekly recovery sangha where we explore a Buddhist approach to recovery from addictions of all kinds using the practices and principles of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. 

We use the Recovery Dharma format, emphasizing the ‘three jewels’ of the Buddhist practice: the Buddha (the potential for our own awakening), the Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) and the Sangha (our community of wise friends who we travel with on this path) as a way to transform our minds and behaviors. 

Each week we meet for a short meditation, a selected reading from the Recovery Dharma book and/or other recovery-focused Buddhist texts and teachings. The remainder of the meeting is a space for attendees to share about their experiences of addiction and recovery as they relate to Buddhist principles and practices, all within the open, safe and confidential environment of Mountain Stream.

You can find more information on Recovery Dharma along with all meeting materials including digital and audio versions of the Recovery Dharma book at https://recoverydharma.org/.

Please email dharma.recovery@mtstream.org if you have any further questions.

Donations (dana) are gratefully received and support our village temple (the Center). Thank you for your generosity.

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Temple Care
Aug
10
10:00 AM10:00

Temple Care

Temple Care & Quiet Sit - Please come join us!
10:00 am to 12:30 pm
(sit is noon to 12:30 pm)
Your service is a dynamic and rich part of the mindfulness practice of dana (giving and receiving). Everyone benefits from this embodied practice. All are welcome to participate. We appreciate your interest and engagement. Contact Jen Scott, jen@mtstream.org.

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(In Person + Virtual) Adam Stonebraker - Resident Guiding Teacher
Aug
12
6:00 PM18:00

(In Person + Virtual) Adam Stonebraker - Resident Guiding Teacher

Adam will be teaching in-person at the Nevada City Insight Center! As always if you can’t make it in person, you can join via Zoom ~ link below.

Adam Stonebraker - TBD

Join us in person:
Adam will be teaching in-person in the Meditation Hall
Nevada City Insight Center
710 Zion St
Nevada City, CA 95959

Join us on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2281834980?pwd=NExJbW5TL21tKzFnQlRvQ2tuajNNdz09
Meeting ID: 228 183 4980
Password: 2656111
Join by Phone: 669-900-9128

Bio - Adam Stonebraker, a dedicated practitioner of Yoga and Meditation since 1999, serves as the Guiding Teacher for Mountain Stream Meditation, in Nevada City, CA. He has been sharing his profound insights with diverse audiences both locally and internationally since 2010. Adam's teachings are deeply rooted in his extensive training in Yoga and a long-standing devotion to Buddhadharma, which inspire him to guide others towards realizing their unique potential in mind and body. His primary goal is to help individuals trust their innate wisdom and embrace the profound sense of interconnection that defines our existence.

Adam's approach is particularly influenced by the rich intersections between Buddhism and traditional Yoga practices, the Bodhisattva path, and engaging with the natural world. He has had the honor of studying closely with renowned teachers such as Kittisaro & Thanissara, Sarah & Ty Powers, Tias & Surya Little, Paul & Suzee Grilley, Maty Ezraty, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, and many others.

In 2019, Adam completed a Master’s degree in the pioneering Mindfulness Studies Program at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, further enriching his understanding and teaching of mindfulness practices. To learn more about Adam, visit, www.mtstream.org/adam-stonebraker

Teacher Support: All donations for this evening’s session will go to Adam - Thank you

To donate by credit card: ADAM STONEBRAKER DONATION (DANA)
Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510
Nevada City, CA 95959

In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.
Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

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(In Person) Sitting and Sangha
Aug
13
6:30 PM18:30

(In Person) Sitting and Sangha

Join us for a 35-minute meditation followed by peer-led discussion/sharing. We will be exploring various teachings of the Buddha and will provide handouts at each session as a reference.

We begin the evening with a period of sitting meditation followed by a dharma discussion led by long-time Mountain Stream practitioners, Mountain Stream community leaders. Meetings will be held on a drop-in basis and no meditation experience is necessary.

Donations (dana) to support our village temple (the Center) are gratefully and graciously accepted.
Suggested donation $10 -$15 (no one turned away for lack of funds)

To donate by credit card: TUESDAY SITTING & SANGHA DONATION
Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.
Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

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(In Person & Virtual) Monthly Board of Directors Meeting
Aug
14
3:00 PM15:00

(In Person & Virtual) Monthly Board of Directors Meeting

Mountain Stream Board meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of the month.

The next open meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 14, 2024 @ 3:00 PM

Join us in person at 710 Zion St, Nevada City, CA 95959
or on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82927395371?pwd=UjZMK3VNZjN0Q0wrRWlZWlMzbWJMZz09
Meeting ID: 829 2739 5371
Passcode: 2656111
Join by phone: 669-900-6833

If you would like a copy of the agenda, please email robyn.hennon@mtstream.org
If you’d like to receive the monthly approved minutes, please email juanita@mtstream.org

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Open Temple Friday - All Welcome
Aug
16
11:30 AM11:30

Open Temple Friday - All Welcome

Each Friday, Mountain Stream opens the doors for Open Temple Friday from 11:30 am to 1:15 pm.
This is a chance to enjoy Sangha and tea, recharge with a new (or old) book from our library, and practice together at the 12:30 Quiet Sit. (On occasion, teachers offer pop-up Dharma discussions as well.)

Donations (dana) to support our village temple (the Center) are gratefully and graciously accepted.
Suggested donation $5 -$10 (no one turned away for lack of funds).
To donate by credit card: OPEN TEMPLE FRIDAY DONATION

Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.

Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

Calling for volunteers!
Open Temple Friday is possible because of the commitment and energy of our wonderful team of co-hosts. If you align with this offering, we encourage you to become a volunteer co-host. Contact Jen Scott, Volunteer Outreach Coordinator, Jenrose1961@gmail.com to get started. There is a simple training involved and we work in teams of two.  We invite you onto this team! ~ Much Metta

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(In Person) Room to Breathe, Recovery Sangha at Mountain Stream
Aug
16
6:30 PM18:30

(In Person) Room to Breathe, Recovery Sangha at Mountain Stream

The Buddha taught that due to craving, greed, anger and confusion, the mind may be a source of great suffering. 
Room to Breathe is a peer-led weekly recovery sangha where we explore a Buddhist approach to recovery from addictions of all kinds using the practices and principles of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. 

We use the Recovery Dharma format, emphasizing the ‘three jewels’ of the Buddhist practice: the Buddha (the potential for our own awakening), the Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) and the Sangha (our community of wise friends who we travel with on this path) as a way to transform our minds and behaviors. 

Each week we meet for a short meditation, a selected reading from the Recovery Dharma book and/or other recovery-focused Buddhist texts and teachings. The remainder of the meeting is a space for attendees to share about their experiences of addiction and recovery as they relate to Buddhist principles and practices, all within the open, safe and confidential environment of Mountain Stream.

You can find more information on Recovery Dharma along with all meeting materials including digital and audio versions of the Recovery Dharma book at https://recoverydharma.org/.

Please email dharma.recovery@mtstream.org if you have any further questions.

Donations (dana) are gratefully received and support our village temple (the Center). Thank you for your generosity.

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MSM Community Picnic ~ Potluck
Aug
18
5:00 PM17:00

MSM Community Picnic ~ Potluck

Mountain Stream’s - Community Building Team (CBT) warmly invites you to our mid-summer backyard picnic! A time to gather, connect and socialize. Invite your friends & let the good times roll.

Please bring:
A dish of food to share
A serving utensil
Your own plate or bowl

Create a label for your dish:
Gluten free
Dairy free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Omnivore

MSM will provide:
Tables + Chairs
Glasses + Silverware
Beverages

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(Virtual) Dennis Warren - Mountain Stream Teacher Council
Aug
19
6:00 PM18:00

(Virtual) Dennis Warren - Mountain Stream Teacher Council

Join this evening’s sit and dharma talk via Zoom ~ or join us in the Meditation Hall as we view the livestream of the remote teaching.

Dennis Warren: TBD

Join us in person:
We will livestream the Dharma talk into the Meditation Hall
Nevada City Insight Center
710 Zion St
Nevada City, CA 95959

Join our Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2281834980?pwd=NExJbW5TL21tKzFnQlRvQ2tuajNNdz09
Meeting ID: 228 183 4980
Password: 2656111
Join by Phone: 669-900-9128

Bio: Dennis is the founding teacher of Sacramento Insight Meditation. He has been teaching in community and retreat settings for over 20 years. This includes guiding and teaching two month-long pilgrimages in Thailand, India and Nepal. He served as an adjunct clinical professor in the Division of Pain Medicine at the UC Davis School of Medicine for more than a decade focusing on the use of contemplative practices for working with physical, emotional and psychological suffering.

Teacher Support: All donations for this evening’s session will go to the teacher - Thank you

To donate by credit card: MONDAY NIGHT DONATION
Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510
Nevada City, CA 95959
In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.

Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

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(In Person) Sitting and Sangha
Aug
20
6:30 PM18:30

(In Person) Sitting and Sangha

Join us for a 35-minute meditation followed by peer-led discussion/sharing. We will be exploring various teachings of the Buddha and will provide handouts at each session as a reference.

We begin the evening with a period of sitting meditation followed by a dharma discussion led by long-time Mountain Stream practitioners, Mountain Stream community leaders. Meetings will be held on a drop-in basis and no meditation experience is necessary.

Donations (dana) to support our village temple (the Center) are gratefully and graciously accepted.
Suggested donation $10 -$15 (no one turned away for lack of funds)

To donate by credit card: TUESDAY SITTING & SANGHA DONATION
Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.
Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

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Open Temple Friday - All Welcome
Aug
23
11:30 AM11:30

Open Temple Friday - All Welcome

Each Friday, Mountain Stream opens the doors for Open Temple Friday from 11:30 am to 1:15 pm.
This is a chance to enjoy Sangha and tea, recharge with a new (or old) book from our library, and practice together at the 12:30 Quiet Sit. (On occasion, teachers offer pop-up Dharma discussions as well.)

Donations (dana) to support our village temple (the Center) are gratefully and graciously accepted.
Suggested donation $5 -$10 (no one turned away for lack of funds).
To donate by credit card: OPEN TEMPLE FRIDAY DONATION

Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.

Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

Calling for volunteers!
Open Temple Friday is possible because of the commitment and energy of our wonderful team of co-hosts. If you align with this offering, we encourage you to become a volunteer co-host. Contact Jen Scott, Volunteer Outreach Coordinator, Jenrose1961@gmail.com to get started. There is a simple training involved and we work in teams of two.  We invite you onto this team! ~ Much Metta

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(In Person) Room to Breathe, Recovery Sangha at Mountain Stream
Aug
23
6:30 PM18:30

(In Person) Room to Breathe, Recovery Sangha at Mountain Stream

The Buddha taught that due to craving, greed, anger and confusion, the mind may be a source of great suffering. 
Room to Breathe is a peer-led weekly recovery sangha where we explore a Buddhist approach to recovery from addictions of all kinds using the practices and principles of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. 

We use the Recovery Dharma format, emphasizing the ‘three jewels’ of the Buddhist practice: the Buddha (the potential for our own awakening), the Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) and the Sangha (our community of wise friends who we travel with on this path) as a way to transform our minds and behaviors. 

Each week we meet for a short meditation, a selected reading from the Recovery Dharma book and/or other recovery-focused Buddhist texts and teachings. The remainder of the meeting is a space for attendees to share about their experiences of addiction and recovery as they relate to Buddhist principles and practices, all within the open, safe and confidential environment of Mountain Stream.

You can find more information on Recovery Dharma along with all meeting materials including digital and audio versions of the Recovery Dharma book at https://recoverydharma.org/.

Please email dharma.recovery@mtstream.org if you have any further questions.

Donations (dana) are gratefully received and support our village temple (the Center). Thank you for your generosity.

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(In Person & Virtual) Maeve Hassett - Community Dharma Leader
Aug
26
6:00 PM18:00

(In Person & Virtual) Maeve Hassett - Community Dharma Leader

Maeve Hassett - TBD

Join us in person:
Maeve will be teaching in-person in the Meditation Hall
Nevada City Insight Center
710 Zion St
Nevada City, CA 95959

Join our Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2281834980?pwd=NExJbW5TL21tKzFnQlRvQ2tuajNNdz09
Meeting ID: 228 183 4980
Password: 2656111
Join by Phone: 669-900-9128

Bio: Maeve Hassett has been teaching and studying Buddhism for nearly 30 years. She is a graduate of both the Dedicated Practitioners Program and the Community Dharma Leaders program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. Maeve has been teaching mindfulness and meditation through classes and dharma talks at Mt Stream since 2004. She is a cofounder of the Rocklin meditation group. Maeve is also a recently retired psychotherapist, a career that she engaged in for 40 years.

Teacher Support: All donations for this evening’s session are being offered to Maeve Hassett. - Thank You!

MONDAY NIGHT TEACHER DONATION
To offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510
Nevada City, CA 95959

In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.
Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

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(In Person) Sitting and Sangha
Aug
27
6:30 PM18:30

(In Person) Sitting and Sangha

Join us for a 35-minute meditation followed by peer-led discussion/sharing. We will be exploring various teachings of the Buddha and will provide handouts at each session as a reference.

We begin the evening with a period of sitting meditation followed by a dharma discussion led by long-time Mountain Stream practitioners, Mountain Stream community leaders. Meetings will be held on a drop-in basis and no meditation experience is necessary.

Donations (dana) to support our village temple (the Center) are gratefully and graciously accepted.
Suggested donation $10 -$15 (no one turned away for lack of funds)

To donate by credit card: TUESDAY SITTING & SANGHA DONATION
Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.
Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

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Open Temple Friday - All Welcome
Aug
30
11:30 AM11:30

Open Temple Friday - All Welcome

Each Friday, Mountain Stream opens the doors for Open Temple Friday from 11:30 am to 1:15 pm.
This is a chance to enjoy Sangha and tea, recharge with a new (or old) book from our library, and practice together at the 12:30 Quiet Sit. (On occasion, teachers offer pop-up Dharma discussions as well.)

Donations (dana) to support our village temple (the Center) are gratefully and graciously accepted.
Suggested donation $5 -$10 (no one turned away for lack of funds).
To donate by credit card: OPEN TEMPLE FRIDAY DONATION

Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.

Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

Calling for volunteers!
Open Temple Friday is possible because of the commitment and energy of our wonderful team of co-hosts. If you align with this offering, we encourage you to become a volunteer co-host. Contact Jen Scott, Volunteer Outreach Coordinator, Jenrose1961@gmail.com to get started. There is a simple training involved and we work in teams of two.  We invite you onto this team! ~ Much Metta

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(In Person) Room to Breathe, Recovery Sangha at Mountain Stream
Aug
30
6:30 PM18:30

(In Person) Room to Breathe, Recovery Sangha at Mountain Stream

The Buddha taught that due to craving, greed, anger and confusion, the mind may be a source of great suffering. 
Room to Breathe is a peer-led weekly recovery sangha where we explore a Buddhist approach to recovery from addictions of all kinds using the practices and principles of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. 

We use the Recovery Dharma format, emphasizing the ‘three jewels’ of the Buddhist practice: the Buddha (the potential for our own awakening), the Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) and the Sangha (our community of wise friends who we travel with on this path) as a way to transform our minds and behaviors. 

Each week we meet for a short meditation, a selected reading from the Recovery Dharma book and/or other recovery-focused Buddhist texts and teachings. The remainder of the meeting is a space for attendees to share about their experiences of addiction and recovery as they relate to Buddhist principles and practices, all within the open, safe and confidential environment of Mountain Stream.

You can find more information on Recovery Dharma along with all meeting materials including digital and audio versions of the Recovery Dharma book at https://recoverydharma.org/.

Please email dharma.recovery@mtstream.org if you have any further questions.

Donations (dana) are gratefully received and support our village temple (the Center). Thank you for your generosity.

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Temple Care
Sep
7
10:00 AM10:00

Temple Care

Temple Care & Quiet Sit - Please come join us!
10:00 am to 12:30 pm
(sit is noon to 12:30 pm)
Your service is a dynamic and rich part of the mindfulness practice of dana (giving and receiving). Everyone benefits from this embodied practice. All are welcome to participate. We appreciate your interest and engagement. Contact Jen Scott, jen@mtstream.org.

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MSM Community Picnic ~ Potluck
Sep
15
4:30 PM16:30

MSM Community Picnic ~ Potluck

Mountain Stream’s - Community Building Team (CBT) warmly invites you to our mid-summer backyard picnic! A time to gather, connect and socialize. Invite your friends & let the good times roll.

Please bring:
A dish of food to share
A serving utensil
Your own plate or bowl

Create a label for your dish:
Gluten free
Dairy free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Omnivore

MSM will provide:
Tables + Chairs
Glasses + Silverware
Beverages

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(In Person) Sound Healing Meditation with Miyu Tamamura
Oct
3
6:00 PM18:00

(In Person) Sound Healing Meditation with Miyu Tamamura

Sound Healing with Miyu Tamamura
6:00 to 7:00 pm

An indoor, in-person evening with crystal bowls.

A suggested Donation of $15 - $20 to be shared equally between Miyu and Mountain Stream. Thank you!
To make a donation in advance, you can either mail a check made out to:
Mountain Stream Meditation, PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
or use a credit card by opening this link below:

Safety protocols and guidelines for participating:
We kindly ask that participants agree to follow the safety protocols and guidelines. In the spirit of non-harming, safety is achieved with everyone’s mindful participation.
Masking is optional. We ask that participants refrain from attending if they have had any respiratory or flu symptoms, including any of the following symptoms of Covid-19: loss of taste and smell, fever, chills, extreme fatigue, nausea or vomiting, dry cough, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, dizziness or confusion, sore throat, muscle aches. If you are experiencing seasonal allergies, please be sure and take an at home rapid test before attending - Thank you.

We also ask that you refrain from attending if you have had contact with anyone in the past 10 days that has been diagnosed with Covid-19 or was exhibiting any of the above symptoms unless you have passed two negative Covid tests since contact. 

If you have any questions, please consult with Miyu at (530) 205-8610 before attending.

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(In Person) Sound Healing Meditation with Miyu Tamamura
Nov
7
6:00 PM18:00

(In Person) Sound Healing Meditation with Miyu Tamamura

Sound Healing with Miyu Tamamura
6:00 to 7:00 pm

An indoor, in-person evening with crystal bowls.

A suggested Donation of $15 - $20 to be shared equally between Miyu and Mountain Stream. Thank you!
To make a donation in advance, you can either mail a check made out to:
Mountain Stream Meditation, PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
or use a credit card by opening this link below:

Safety protocols and guidelines for participating:
We kindly ask that participants agree to follow the safety protocols and guidelines. In the spirit of non-harming, safety is achieved with everyone’s mindful participation.
Masking is optional. We ask that participants refrain from attending if they have had any respiratory or flu symptoms, including any of the following symptoms of Covid-19: loss of taste and smell, fever, chills, extreme fatigue, nausea or vomiting, dry cough, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, dizziness or confusion, sore throat, muscle aches. If you are experiencing seasonal allergies, please be sure and take an at home rapid test before attending - Thank you.

We also ask that you refrain from attending if you have had contact with anyone in the past 10 days that has been diagnosed with Covid-19 or was exhibiting any of the above symptoms unless you have passed two negative Covid tests since contact. 

If you have any questions, please consult with Miyu at (530) 205-8610 before attending.

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(In Person) Sound Healing Meditation with Miyu Tamamura
Dec
5
6:00 PM18:00

(In Person) Sound Healing Meditation with Miyu Tamamura

Sound Healing with Miyu Tamamura
6:00 to 7:00 pm

An indoor, in-person evening with crystal bowls.

A suggested Donation of $15 - $20 to be shared equally between Miyu and Mountain Stream. Thank you!
To make a donation in advance, you can either mail a check made out to:
Mountain Stream Meditation, PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
or use a credit card by opening this link below:

Safety protocols and guidelines for participating:
We kindly ask that participants agree to follow the safety protocols and guidelines. In the spirit of non-harming, safety is achieved with everyone’s mindful participation.
Masking is optional. We ask that participants refrain from attending if they have had any respiratory or flu symptoms, including any of the following symptoms of Covid-19: loss of taste and smell, fever, chills, extreme fatigue, nausea or vomiting, dry cough, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, dizziness or confusion, sore throat, muscle aches. If you are experiencing seasonal allergies, please be sure and take an at home rapid test before attending - Thank you.

We also ask that you refrain from attending if you have had contact with anyone in the past 10 days that has been diagnosed with Covid-19 or was exhibiting any of the above symptoms unless you have passed two negative Covid tests since contact. 

If you have any questions, please consult with Miyu at (530) 205-8610 before attending.

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MSM Community Picnic ~ Potluck
Jul
14
5:00 PM17:00

MSM Community Picnic ~ Potluck

Mountain Stream’s - Community Building Team (CBT) warmly invites you to our summer backyard picnic! A time to gather, connect and socialize. Invite your friends & let the good times roll.

Please bring:
A dish of food to share
A serving utensil
Your own plate or bowl

Create a label for your dish:
Gluten free
Dairy free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Omnivore

MSM will provide:
Tables + Chairs
Glasses + Silverware
Beverages

View Event →
Temple Care
Jul
13
10:00 AM10:00

Temple Care

Temple Care & Quiet Sit - Please come join us!
10:00 am to 12:30 pm
(sit is noon to 12:30 pm)
Your service is a dynamic and rich part of the mindfulness practice of dana (giving and receiving). Everyone benefits from this embodied practice. All are welcome to participate. We appreciate your interest and engagement. Contact Jen Scott, jen@mtstream.org.

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(In Person) Room to Breathe, Recovery Sangha at Mountain Stream
Jul
12
6:30 PM18:30

(In Person) Room to Breathe, Recovery Sangha at Mountain Stream

The Buddha taught that due to craving, greed, anger and confusion, the mind may be a source of great suffering. 
Room to Breathe is a peer-led weekly recovery sangha where we explore a Buddhist approach to recovery from addictions of all kinds using the practices and principles of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. 

We use the Recovery Dharma format, emphasizing the ‘three jewels’ of the Buddhist practice: the Buddha (the potential for our own awakening), the Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) and the Sangha (our community of wise friends who we travel with on this path) as a way to transform our minds and behaviors. 

Each week we meet for a short meditation, a selected reading from the Recovery Dharma book and/or other recovery-focused Buddhist texts and teachings. The remainder of the meeting is a space for attendees to share about their experiences of addiction and recovery as they relate to Buddhist principles and practices, all within the open, safe and confidential environment of Mountain Stream.

You can find more information on Recovery Dharma along with all meeting materials including digital and audio versions of the Recovery Dharma book at https://recoverydharma.org/.

Please email dharma.recovery@mtstream.org if you have any further questions.

Donations (dana) are gratefully received and support our village temple (the Center). Thank you for your generosity.

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Open Temple Friday - All Welcome
Jul
12
11:30 AM11:30

Open Temple Friday - All Welcome

Each Friday, Mountain Stream opens the doors for Open Temple Friday from 11:30 am to 1:15 pm.
This is a chance to enjoy Sangha and tea, recharge with a new (or old) book from our library, and practice together at the 12:30 Quiet Sit. (On occasion, teachers offer pop-up Dharma discussions as well.)

Donations (dana) to support our village temple (the Center) are gratefully and graciously accepted.
Suggested donation $5 -$10 (no one turned away for lack of funds).
To donate by credit card: OPEN TEMPLE FRIDAY DONATION

Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.

Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

Calling for volunteers!
Open Temple Friday is possible because of the commitment and energy of our wonderful team of co-hosts. If you align with this offering, we encourage you to become a volunteer co-host. Contact Jen Scott, Volunteer Outreach Coordinator, Jenrose1961@gmail.com to get started. There is a simple training involved and we work in teams of two.  We invite you onto this team! ~ Much Metta

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(In Person & Virtual)  3 Marks of Existence Workshop with Adam Stonebraker
Jul
10
6:30 PM18:30

(In Person & Virtual) 3 Marks of Existence Workshop with Adam Stonebraker

Mountain Stream invites you to attend a workshop ~
Seeing Behind the Curtain: An Exploration of the 3 Marks of Existence

Teacher: Adam Stonebraker
Dates: Three consecutive Wednesdays: July 10, 17 & 24, 2024
Time: 6:30 to 8:00 pm PT
Cost: Sliding Scale $50 - $100. Limited scholarships available. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Location: In Person and Virtual
Join us at Mountain Stream Meditation, 710 Zion St, Nevada City, CA 95959
Or join us via Zoom; see below.

Pre-registration is required for both in-person and virtual participants. Registration includes all three days. The Zoom meeting link will be provided once registered and paid in full.
To register, visit https://square.link/u/GWWns1Ac
Your emailed payment receipt is your registration confirmation.
For questions or to apply for a scholarship, email juanita@mtstream.org

Workshop description: The Buddha taught that all phenomena are marked by three fundamental characteristics: impermanence, unsatisfactoriness, and not-self. These three marks apply to all conditioned things—thoughts, emotions, physical reality, and more. By understanding these characteristics, we are guided towards awakening to the unconditioned, which is nothing less than nirvana.

In this 3-week workshop, we will gather to explore each of the three characteristics through experiential practice, meditation, discussion, dharma talks, and at-home practice suggestions.  

 Week 1: Anicca (Impermanence)

  • Introduction to Impermanence - Understanding Change

  • Practical Exercises - Embracing and Accepting Change

Week 2: Dukkha (Unsatisfactoriness)

  • Exploring the Nature of Suffering - Conditionality

  • Working with Suffering - Cultivating Peace

 Week 3: Anatta (Not-Self)

  • Understanding Not-Self - Beyond the Ego

  • Cultivating Interconnectedness and Compassion

 Why Attend?

  • Deepen your understanding of Buddhist philosophy and practice.

  • Develop practical skills to navigate challenges.

  • Explore mindfulness and meditation techniques.

  • Connect with a supportive community.

 Who Should Attend?

  • Individuals new to Buddhism seeking foundational knowledge.

  • Practitioners looking to deepen their spiritual practice.

  • Anyone interested in meditation and mindfulness.

Dana: During the workshop, there is an opportunity to offer a financial donation to Adam as part of the Buddhist practice of dana (the practice of giving and receiving). All offerings are gratefully received and support the continuation of the Buddha’s teachings. 
ADAM STONEBRAKER DONATION (DANA)

Bio: Adam Stonebraker, a dedicated practitioner of Yoga and Meditation since 1999, serves as the Guiding Teacher for Mountain Stream Meditation, in Nevada City, CA. He has been sharing his profound insights with diverse audiences both locally and internationally since 2010. Adam's teachings are deeply rooted in his extensive training in Yoga and a long-standing devotion to Buddhadharma, which inspire him to guide others towards realizing their unique potential in mind and body. His primary goal is to help individuals trust their innate wisdom and embrace the profound sense of interconnection that defines our existence.

Adam's approach is particularly influenced by the rich intersections between Buddhism and traditional Yoga practices, the Bodhisattva path, and engaging with the natural world. He has had the honor of studying closely with renowned teachers such as Kittisaro & Thanissara, Sarah & Ty Powers, Tias & Surya Little, Paul & Suzee Grilley, Maty Ezraty, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, and many others.

In 2019, Adam completed a Master’s degree in the pioneering Mindfulness Studies Program at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, further enriching his understanding and teaching of mindfulness practices.
More about Adam: https://www.mtstream.org/adam-stonebraker


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No Open Session Board of Directors Meeting for July
Jul
10
3:00 PM15:00

No Open Session Board of Directors Meeting for July

Mountain Stream Board meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of the month.

Please note: There will not be a regular July meeting. The Board will convene for a half day Closed retreat on Tuesday, July 16.

Our next regular meeting is on August 14, 3:00 to 4:30 pm (PT), (In Person & Virtual).

Join us in person at 710 Zion St, Nevada City, CA 95959
or on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82927395371?pwd=UjZMK3VNZjN0Q0wrRWlZWlMzbWJMZz09
Meeting ID: 829 2739 5371
Passcode: 2656111
Join by phone: 669-900-6833

If you would like a copy of the agenda, please email robyn.hennon@mtstream.org
If you’d like to receive the monthly approved minutes, please email juanita@mtstream.org

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(In Person) 6-Week Yoga Series with Kate Coughlin
Jul
10
10:00 AM10:00

(In Person) 6-Week Yoga Series with Kate Coughlin

Yoga: Awakening the Body & Mind with Kate Coughlin, A 6-Week Yoga Series
Dates: Wednesdays, June 19, 26 and July 3, 10, 17 & 24
Time:
10:00 to 11:30 am, doors open at 9:45 am
Cost: $15-$25 per class
Where: In Person only, Nevada City Insight Center, 710 Zion St, Nevada City, CA 95959
Registration: No registration needed. Drop In’s allowed. Limited spaces available, come early to guarentee your spot.
What to bring: Personal yoga mat is required and a good attitude.

Description: Join Kate weekly for an inspiring and informative yoga practice. 
We will investigate the yoga postures in both fundamental and subtle ways. A balanced body: both strong and flexible is the temple for a focused, attentive, and clear mind. Together we practice and discover tools for inner and outer transformation. 

All levels are welcome, from beginning students to seasoned practitioners.

Bio: Kate has 50+ years as a yoga practitioner and teacher. She created and taught the yoga program at Stanford University for 11 years and owned, directed and taught yoga for 20 years at “Downtown Yoga”. She lives in Grass Valley. 

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(In Person) Sitting and Sangha
Jul
9
6:30 PM18:30

(In Person) Sitting and Sangha

Join us for a 35-minute meditation followed by peer-led discussion/sharing. We will be exploring various teachings of the Buddha and will provide handouts at each session as a reference.

We begin the evening with a period of sitting meditation followed by a dharma discussion led by long-time Mountain Stream practitioners, Mountain Stream community leaders. Meetings will be held on a drop-in basis and no meditation experience is necessary.

Donations (dana) to support our village temple (the Center) are gratefully and graciously accepted.
Suggested donation $10 -$15 (no one turned away for lack of funds)

To donate by credit card: TUESDAY SITTING & SANGHA DONATION
Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.
Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

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(In Person & Virtual) John Travis - Founding Teacher
Jul
8
6:00 PM18:00

(In Person & Virtual) John Travis - Founding Teacher

John Travis ~ The founding teacher of Mountain Stream Meditation Center, John M. Travis, has been a student of meditation since 1969. His vision and teaching have been very important in the growth and development of Buddhism and meditation in the Northern Sierra Nevada region.

Join us in person:
John Travis will be teaching in-person in the Meditation Hall
Nevada City Insight Center
710 Zion St
Nevada City, CA 95959

Join our Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2281834980?pwd=NExJbW5TL21tKzFnQlRvQ2tuajNNdz09
Meeting ID: 228 183 4980
Password: 2656111
Join by Phone: 669-900-9128

Teacher Support: All donations for this evening’s session will go to John- Thank you!
To donate by credit card: JOHN TRAVIS DONATION (DANA)

Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510
Nevada City, CA 95959

In the memo line, please indicate the program date.
Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

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(In Person) Room to Breathe, Recovery Sangha at Mountain Stream
Jul
5
6:30 PM18:30

(In Person) Room to Breathe, Recovery Sangha at Mountain Stream

The Buddha taught that due to craving, greed, anger and confusion, the mind may be a source of great suffering. 
Room to Breathe is a peer-led weekly recovery sangha where we explore a Buddhist approach to recovery from addictions of all kinds using the practices and principles of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. 

We use the Recovery Dharma format, emphasizing the ‘three jewels’ of the Buddhist practice: the Buddha (the potential for our own awakening), the Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) and the Sangha (our community of wise friends who we travel with on this path) as a way to transform our minds and behaviors. 

Each week we meet for a short meditation, a selected reading from the Recovery Dharma book and/or other recovery-focused Buddhist texts and teachings. The remainder of the meeting is a space for attendees to share about their experiences of addiction and recovery as they relate to Buddhist principles and practices, all within the open, safe and confidential environment of Mountain Stream.

You can find more information on Recovery Dharma along with all meeting materials including digital and audio versions of the Recovery Dharma book at https://recoverydharma.org/.

Please email dharma.recovery@mtstream.org if you have any further questions.

Donations (dana) are gratefully received and support our village temple (the Center). Thank you for your generosity.

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Open Temple Friday - All Welcome
Jul
5
11:30 AM11:30

Open Temple Friday - All Welcome

Each Friday, Mountain Stream opens the doors for Open Temple Friday from 11:30 am to 1:15 pm.
This is a chance to enjoy Sangha and tea, recharge with a new (or old) book from our library, and practice together at the 12:30 Quiet Sit. (On occasion, teachers offer pop-up Dharma discussions as well.)

Donations (dana) to support our village temple (the Center) are gratefully and graciously accepted.
Suggested donation $5 -$10 (no one turned away for lack of funds).
To donate by credit card: OPEN TEMPLE FRIDAY DONATION

Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.

Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

Calling for volunteers!
Open Temple Friday is possible because of the commitment and energy of our wonderful team of co-hosts. If you align with this offering, we encourage you to become a volunteer co-host. Contact Jen Scott, Volunteer Outreach Coordinator, Jenrose1961@gmail.com to get started. There is a simple training involved and we work in teams of two.  We invite you onto this team! ~ Much Metta

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(In Person) Sound Healing Meditation with Miyu Tamamura
Jul
4
6:00 PM18:00

(In Person) Sound Healing Meditation with Miyu Tamamura

Sound Healing with Miyu Tamamura
6:00 to 7:00 pm

An indoor, in-person evening with crystal bowls.

A suggested Donation of $15 - $20 to be shared equally between Miyu and Mountain Stream. Thank you!
To make a donation in advance, you can either mail a check made out to:
Mountain Stream Meditation, PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
or use a credit card by opening this link below:

Safety protocols and guidelines for participating:
We kindly ask that participants agree to follow the safety protocols and guidelines. In the spirit of non-harming, safety is achieved with everyone’s mindful participation.
Masking is optional. We ask that participants refrain from attending if they have had any respiratory or flu symptoms, including any of the following symptoms of Covid-19: loss of taste and smell, fever, chills, extreme fatigue, nausea or vomiting, dry cough, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, dizziness or confusion, sore throat, muscle aches. If you are experiencing seasonal allergies, please be sure and take an at home rapid test before attending - Thank you.

We also ask that you refrain from attending if you have had contact with anyone in the past 10 days that has been diagnosed with Covid-19 or was exhibiting any of the above symptoms unless you have passed two negative Covid tests since contact. 

If you have any questions, please consult with Miyu at (530) 205-8610 before attending.

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(In Person) 6-Week Yoga Series with Kate Coughlin
Jul
3
10:00 AM10:00

(In Person) 6-Week Yoga Series with Kate Coughlin

Yoga: Awakening the Body & Mind with Kate Coughlin, A 6-Week Yoga Series
Dates: Wednesdays, June 19, 26 and July 3, 10, 17 & 24
Time:
10:00 to 11:30 am, doors open at 9:45 am
Cost: $15-$25 per class
Where: In Person only, Nevada City Insight Center, 710 Zion St, Nevada City, CA 95959
Registration: No registration needed. Drop In’s allowed. Limited spaces available, come early to guarantee your spot.
What to bring: Personal yoga mat is required and a good attitude.

Description: Join Kate weekly for an inspiring and informative yoga practice. 
We will investigate the yoga postures in both fundamental and subtle ways. A balanced body: both strong and flexible is the temple for a focused, attentive, and clear mind. Together we practice and discover tools for inner and outer transformation. 

All levels are welcome, from beginning students to seasoned practitioners.

Bio: Kate has 50+ years as a yoga practitioner and teacher. She created and taught the yoga program at Stanford University for 11 years and owned, directed and taught yoga for 20 years at “Downtown Yoga”. She lives in Grass Valley. 

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(In Person) Sitting and Sangha
Jul
2
6:30 PM18:30

(In Person) Sitting and Sangha

Join us for a 35-minute meditation followed by peer-led discussion/sharing. We will be exploring various teachings of the Buddha and will provide handouts at each session as a reference.

We begin the evening with a period of sitting meditation followed by a dharma discussion led by long-time Mountain Stream practitioners, Mountain Stream community leaders. Meetings will be held on a drop-in basis and no meditation experience is necessary.

Donations (dana) to support our village temple (the Center) are gratefully and graciously accepted.
Suggested donation $10 -$15 (no one turned away for lack of funds)

To donate by credit card: TUESDAY SITTING & SANGHA DONATION
Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.
Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

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(In Person + Virtual) Adam Stonebraker - Resident Guiding Teacher
Jul
1
6:00 PM18:00

(In Person + Virtual) Adam Stonebraker - Resident Guiding Teacher

Adam will be teaching in-person at the Nevada City Insight Center! As always if you can’t make it in person, you can join via Zoom ~ link below.

Adam Stonebraker - The Most Important Thing: Waking Up to Our Own Mind, Part 2

Join us in person:
Adam will be teaching in-person in the Meditation Hall
Nevada City Insight Center
710 Zion St
Nevada City, CA 95959

Join us on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2281834980?pwd=NExJbW5TL21tKzFnQlRvQ2tuajNNdz09
Meeting ID: 228 183 4980
Password: 2656111
Join by Phone: 669-900-9128

Bio - Adam Stonebraker, a dedicated practitioner of Yoga and Meditation since 1999, serves as the Guiding Teacher for Mountain Stream Meditation, in Nevada City, CA. He has been sharing his profound insights with diverse audiences both locally and internationally since 2010. Adam's teachings are deeply rooted in his extensive training in Yoga and a long-standing devotion to Buddhadharma, which inspire him to guide others towards realizing their unique potential in mind and body. His primary goal is to help individuals trust their innate wisdom and embrace the profound sense of interconnection that defines our existence.

Adam's approach is particularly influenced by the rich intersections between Buddhism and traditional Yoga practices, the Bodhisattva path, and engaging with the natural world. He has had the honor of studying closely with renowned teachers such as Kittisaro & Thanissara, Sarah & Ty Powers, Tias & Surya Little, Paul & Suzee Grilley, Maty Ezraty, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, and many others.

In 2019, Adam completed a Master’s degree in the pioneering Mindfulness Studies Program at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, further enriching his understanding and teaching of mindfulness practices. To learn more about Adam, visit, www.mtstream.org/adam-stonebraker

Teacher Support: All donations for this evening’s session will go to Adam - Thank you

To donate by credit card: ADAM STONEBRAKER DONATION (DANA)
Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510
Nevada City, CA 95959

In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.
Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

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(In Person) Room to Breathe, Recovery Sangha at Mountain Stream
Jun
28
6:30 PM18:30

(In Person) Room to Breathe, Recovery Sangha at Mountain Stream

The Buddha taught that due to craving, greed, anger and confusion, the mind may be a source of great suffering. 
Room to Breathe is a peer-led weekly recovery sangha where we explore a Buddhist approach to recovery from addictions of all kinds using the practices and principles of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. 

We use the Recovery Dharma format, emphasizing the ‘three jewels’ of the Buddhist practice: the Buddha (the potential for our own awakening), the Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) and the Sangha (our community of wise friends who we travel with on this path) as a way to transform our minds and behaviors. 

Each week we meet for a short meditation, a selected reading from the Recovery Dharma book and/or other recovery-focused Buddhist texts and teachings. The remainder of the meeting is a space for attendees to share about their experiences of addiction and recovery as they relate to Buddhist principles and practices, all within the open, safe and confidential environment of Mountain Stream.

You can find more information on Recovery Dharma along with all meeting materials including digital and audio versions of the Recovery Dharma book at https://recoverydharma.org/.

Please email dharma.recovery@mtstream.org if you have any further questions.

Donations (dana) are gratefully received and support our village temple (the Center). Thank you for your generosity.

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Open Temple Friday - All Welcome
Jun
28
11:30 AM11:30

Open Temple Friday - All Welcome

Each Friday, Mountain Stream opens the doors for Open Temple Friday from 11:30 am to 1:15 pm.
This is a chance to enjoy Sangha and tea, recharge with a new (or old) book from our library, and practice together at the 12:30 Quiet Sit. (On occasion, teachers offer pop-up Dharma discussions as well.)

Donations (dana) to support our village temple (the Center) are gratefully and graciously accepted.
Suggested donation $5 -$10 (no one turned away for lack of funds).
To donate by credit card: OPEN TEMPLE FRIDAY DONATION

Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.

Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

Calling for volunteers!
Open Temple Friday is possible because of the commitment and energy of our wonderful team of co-hosts. If you align with this offering, we encourage you to become a volunteer co-host. Contact Jen Scott, Volunteer Outreach Coordinator, Jenrose1961@gmail.com to get started. There is a simple training involved and we work in teams of two.  We invite you onto this team! ~ Much Metta

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(In Person) 6-Week Yoga Series with Kate Coughlin
Jun
26
10:00 AM10:00

(In Person) 6-Week Yoga Series with Kate Coughlin

Yoga: Awakening the Body & Mind with Kate Coughlin, A 6-Week Yoga Series
Dates: Wednesdays, June 19, 26 and July 3, 10, 17 & 24
Time:
10:00 to 11:30 am, doors open at 9:45 am
Cost: $15-$25 per class
Where: In Person only, Nevada City Insight Center, 710 Zion St, Nevada City, CA 95959
Registration: No registration needed. Drop In’s allowed. Limited spaces available, come early to guarentee your spot.
What to bring: Personal yoga mat is required and a good attitude.

Description: Join Kate weekly for an inspiring and informative yoga practice. 
We will investigate the yoga postures in both fundamental and subtle ways. A balanced body: both strong and flexible is the temple for a focused, attentive, and clear mind. Together we practice and discover tools for inner and outer transformation. 

All levels are welcome, from beginning students to seasoned practitioners.

Bio: Kate has 50+ years as a yoga practitioner and teacher. She created and taught the yoga program at Stanford University for 11 years and owned, directed and taught yoga for 20 years at “Downtown Yoga”. She lives in Grass Valley. 

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(In Person) Sitting and Sangha
Jun
25
6:30 PM18:30

(In Person) Sitting and Sangha

Join us for a 35-minute meditation followed by peer-led discussion/sharing. We will be exploring various teachings of the Buddha and will provide handouts at each session as a reference.

We begin the evening with a period of sitting meditation followed by a dharma discussion led by long-time Mountain Stream practitioners, Mountain Stream community leaders. Meetings will be held on a drop-in basis and no meditation experience is necessary.

Donations (dana) to support our village temple (the Center) are gratefully and graciously accepted.
Suggested donation $10 -$15 (no one turned away for lack of funds)

To donate by credit card: TUESDAY SITTING & SANGHA DONATION
Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.
Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

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(In Person + Virtual) Adam Stonebraker - Resident Guiding Teacher
Jun
24
6:00 PM18:00

(In Person + Virtual) Adam Stonebraker - Resident Guiding Teacher

Adam will be teaching in-person at the Nevada City Insight Center! As always if you can’t make it in person, you can join via Zoom ~ link below.

Adam Stonebraker - The Most Important Thing: Waking Up to Our Own Mind

Join us in person:
Adam will be teaching in-person in the Meditation Hall
Nevada City Insight Center
710 Zion St
Nevada City, CA 95959

Join us on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2281834980?pwd=NExJbW5TL21tKzFnQlRvQ2tuajNNdz09
Meeting ID: 228 183 4980
Password: 2656111
Join by Phone: 669-900-9128

Bio - Adam Stonebraker, a dedicated practitioner of Yoga and Meditation since 1999, serves as the Guiding Teacher for Mountain Stream Meditation, in Nevada City, CA. He has been sharing his profound insights with diverse audiences both locally and internationally since 2010. Adam's teachings are deeply rooted in his extensive training in Yoga and a long-standing devotion to Buddhadharma, which inspire him to guide others towards realizing their unique potential in mind and body. His primary goal is to help individuals trust their innate wisdom and embrace the profound sense of interconnection that defines our existence.

Adam's approach is particularly influenced by the rich intersections between Buddhism and traditional Yoga practices, the Bodhisattva path, and engaging with the natural world. He has had the honor of studying closely with renowned teachers such as Kittisaro & Thanissara, Sarah & Ty Powers, Tias & Surya Little, Paul & Suzee Grilley, Maty Ezraty, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, and many others.

In 2019, Adam completed a Master’s degree in the pioneering Mindfulness Studies Program at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, further enriching his understanding and teaching of mindfulness practices. To learn more about Adam, visit, www.mtstream.org/adam-stonebraker

Teacher Support: All donations for this evening’s session will go to Adam - Thank you

To donate by credit card: ADAM STONEBRAKER DONATION (DANA)
Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510
Nevada City, CA 95959

In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.
Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

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(In Person) Meditation, Gentle Qigong and Yoga with Adam Stonebraker & Tracy Lease
Jun
23
1:00 PM13:00

(In Person) Meditation, Gentle Qigong and Yoga with Adam Stonebraker & Tracy Lease

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Honoring the Change of Seasons with Body, Heart, and Mind
A Joyful Community Half Day Retreat with Adam Stonebraker & Tracy Lease
Enjoy Body Flow and Spacious Mind while weaving Summer Moments together through Meditation, Gentle Qigong and Yoga. Revel in the Expansion of Awareness of Mind, Body, Heart and Spirit that comes with practice.

Date: Sunday, June 23, 2024
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Location: Mountain Stream Meditation, Nevada City Insight Center, 710 Zion St, Nevada City, CA
Cost: Sliding scale $30 - $100. Limited scholarships available. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports Mountain Stream, teachers, and your fellow practitioners.
Registration required: Email juanita@mtstream.org to register.
*20 person limit
What to Bring: Personal yoga mat is required
Questions: Email tracy@fulllifeyogastudio.com

Health recommendations:
Masks are optional. Only participate at your optimal health condition. We really appreciate everyone being considerate of each other in this way.

Half Day Retreat Description: Buddhism, Qigong and Yoga develop consciousness of how our bodies, minds, hearts and spirits are affected by the cycles in nature. Summer solstice is a bright, warm time of year to celebrate our lives now, our communities, and the practices that contribute to our good health and happiness.

We invite you to join us as we joyfully move our energy, through Qigong, gentle yoga stretches & breath and flow towards expansive stillness in walking and sitting meditation.   

Adam and Tracy are excited to collaborate and co-create a festive, mindful and heartful experience with participants.

Bio for Adam Stonebraker: Adam Stonebraker, a dedicated practitioner of Yoga and Meditation since 1999, serves as the Guiding Teacher for Mountain Stream Meditation, in Nevada City, CA. He has been sharing his profound insights with diverse audiences both locally and internationally since 2010. Adam's teachings are deeply rooted in his extensive training in Yoga and a long-standing devotion to Buddhadharma, which inspire him to guide others towards realizing their unique potential in mind and body. His primary goal is to help individuals trust their innate wisdom and embrace the profound sense of interconnection that defines our existence.

Adam's approach is particularly influenced by the rich intersections between Buddhism and traditional Yoga practices, the Bodhisattva path, and engaging with the natural world. He has had the honor of studying closely with renowned teachers such as Kittisaro & Thanissara, Sarah & Ty Powers, Tias & Surya Little, Paul & Suzee Grilley, Maty Ezraty, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, and many others.

In 2019, Adam completed a Master’s degree in the pioneering Mindfulness Studies Program at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, further enriching his understanding and teaching of mindfulness practices.
More about Adam: https://www.mtstream.org/adam-stonebraker

Bio for Tracy Lease: Tracy is the owner and director of Full Life Yoga, is a certified Yoga Therapist and Yoga and Pilates Teacher who joyfully shares many types of meditative movement. Tracy believes Yoga, Pilates, Qigong, walks in nature and meditation are practices that help us to lead more fulfilling lives. Tracy believes movement can help calm the body, mind and spirit and assist us in living fully in the present moment, even if we have lived much of our lives out of touch with our bodies due to past traumas. Tracy has years of teaching experience and tunes into her students, wanting each client to feel welcome, safe and supported in classes, retreats and private sessions.
More about Tracy: https://fulllifeyogastudio.com/about-tracy

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(In Person) Room to Breathe, Recovery Sangha at Mountain Stream
Jun
21
6:30 PM18:30

(In Person) Room to Breathe, Recovery Sangha at Mountain Stream

The Buddha taught that due to craving, greed, anger and confusion, the mind may be a source of great suffering. 
Room to Breathe is a peer-led weekly recovery sangha where we explore a Buddhist approach to recovery from addictions of all kinds using the practices and principles of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. 

We use the Recovery Dharma format, emphasizing the ‘three jewels’ of the Buddhist practice: the Buddha (the potential for our own awakening), the Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) and the Sangha (our community of wise friends who we travel with on this path) as a way to transform our minds and behaviors. 

Each week we meet for a short meditation, a selected reading from the Recovery Dharma book and/or other recovery-focused Buddhist texts and teachings. The remainder of the meeting is a space for attendees to share about their experiences of addiction and recovery as they relate to Buddhist principles and practices, all within the open, safe and confidential environment of Mountain Stream.

You can find more information on Recovery Dharma along with all meeting materials including digital and audio versions of the Recovery Dharma book at https://recoverydharma.org/.

Please email dharma.recovery@mtstream.org if you have any further questions.

Donations (dana) are gratefully received and support our village temple (the Center). Thank you for your generosity.

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Open Temple Friday - All Welcome
Jun
21
11:30 AM11:30

Open Temple Friday - All Welcome

Each Friday, Mountain Stream opens the doors for Open Temple Friday from 11:30 am to 1:15 pm.
This is a chance to enjoy sangha and tea, recharge with a new (or old) book from our library, and practice together at the 12:30 Quiet Sit. (On occasion, teachers offer pop-up Dharma discussions as well.)
Please come check out this mindful open space at Mountain Stream. If you align with this offering, we encourage you to become a volunteer co-host. Contact Jen at Jenrose1961@gmail.com to get started ~
There is a simple training involved and we work in teams of two. Open Temple Friday is possible because of the commitment and energy of our wonderful team of co-hosts. We invite you onto this team! Much metta

Donations (dana) to support our village temple (the Center) are gratefully and graciously accepted.
Suggested donation $5 -$10 (no one turned away for lack of funds).
To donate by credit card: OPEN TEMPLE FRIDAY DONATION

Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.

Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

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(In Person) Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk & Tea Social
Jun
19
7:00 PM19:00

(In Person) Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk & Tea Social

Circle of Light ~ Join in for a Solstice Walk on the Labyrinth at Mountain Stream followed by a potluck dessert social in the Tea Room
Wednesday, June 19, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Nevada City Insight Center, 710 Zion St, Nevada City, CA 95959

All are welcome as we gather to mark Solstice’s arrival…Together as a kind, resilient, mindful Sangha. Please read (and share) the details below and feel free to invite friends!

Flow of the Evening:
7 pm ~ Drop off your dessert or fruit offering in the Tea Room
7:15 pm ~ Process from the Foyer to the Labyrinth
8 pm ~ Move into our Tea Room for desserts, beverages and social time.

Here’s What to Bring:
*
One or more flowers for the Labyrinth ritual
*Finger-food desserts or fruit to share
(Mountain Stream will provide beverages)

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(In Person) 6-Week Yoga Series with Kate Coughlin
Jun
19
10:00 AM10:00

(In Person) 6-Week Yoga Series with Kate Coughlin

Yoga: Awakening the Body & Mind with Kate Coughlin, A 6-Week Yoga Series
Dates: Wednesdays, June 19, 26 and July 3, 10, 17 & 24
Time:
10:00 to 11:30 am
Cost: Sliding Scale $90-$150 for the 6-week series. Limited partial scholarships are available.
Where: In Person only, Nevada City Insight Center, 710 Zion St, Nevada City, CA 95959
Registration Required: To register, visit https://buy.stripe.com/5kA5n96Kxh1jbTO288. Your emailed payment receipt is your registration confirmation.
For questions email juanita@mtstream.org
What to bring: Personal yoga mat is required

Description: Join Kate weekly for an inspiring and informative yoga practice. 
We will investigate the yoga postures in both fundamental and subtle ways. A balanced body: both strong and flexible is the temple for a focused, attentive, and clear mind. Together we practice and discover tools for inner and outer transformation. 

All levels are welcome, from beginning students to seasoned practitioners.

Bio: Kate has 50+ years as a yoga practitioner and teacher. She created and taught the yoga program at Stanford University for 11 years and owned, directed and taught yoga for 20 years at “Downtown Yoga”. She lives in Grass Valley. 

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(In Person) Sitting and Sangha
Jun
18
6:30 PM18:30

(In Person) Sitting and Sangha

Join us for a 35-minute meditation followed by peer-led discussion/sharing. We will be exploring various teachings of the Buddha and will provide handouts at each session as a reference.

We begin the evening with a period of sitting meditation followed by a dharma discussion led by long-time Mountain Stream practitioners, Mountain Stream community leaders. Meetings will be held on a drop-in basis and no meditation experience is necessary.

Donations (dana) to support our village temple (the Center) are gratefully and graciously accepted.
Suggested donation $10 -$15 (no one turned away for lack of funds)

To donate by credit card: TUESDAY SITTING & SANGHA DONATION
Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.
Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

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(Virtual) Dennis Warren - Mountain Stream Teacher Council
Jun
17
6:00 PM18:00

(Virtual) Dennis Warren - Mountain Stream Teacher Council

Join this evening’s sit and dharma talk via Zoom ~ or join us in the Meditation Hall as we view the livestream of the remote teaching.

Dennis Warren: Disappointment – An Important Practice Leading to Insight

Join us in person:
We will livestream the Dharma talk into the Meditation Hall
Nevada City Insight Center
710 Zion St
Nevada City, CA 95959

Join our Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2281834980?pwd=NExJbW5TL21tKzFnQlRvQ2tuajNNdz09
Meeting ID: 228 183 4980
Password: 2656111
Join by Phone: 669-900-9128

Bio: Dennis is the founding teacher of Sacramento Insight Meditation. He has been teaching in community and retreat settings for over 20 years. This includes guiding and teaching two month-long pilgrimages in Thailand, India and Nepal. He served as an adjunct clinical professor in the Division of Pain Medicine at the UC Davis School of Medicine for more than a decade focusing on the use of contemplative practices for working with physical, emotional and psychological suffering.

Teacher Support: All donations for this evening’s session will go to the teacher - Thank you

To donate by credit card: MONDAY NIGHT DONATION
Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510
Nevada City, CA 95959
In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.

Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

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(In Person) Room to Breathe, Recovery Sangha at Mountain Stream
Jun
14
6:30 PM18:30

(In Person) Room to Breathe, Recovery Sangha at Mountain Stream

The Buddha taught that due to craving, greed, anger and confusion, the mind may be a source of great suffering. 
Room to Breathe is a peer-led weekly recovery sangha where we explore a Buddhist approach to recovery from addictions of all kinds using the practices and principles of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. 

We use the Recovery Dharma format, emphasizing the ‘three jewels’ of the Buddhist practice: the Buddha (the potential for our own awakening), the Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) and the Sangha (our community of wise friends who we travel with on this path) as a way to transform our minds and behaviors. 

Each week we meet for a short meditation, a selected reading from the Recovery Dharma book and/or other recovery-focused Buddhist texts and teachings. The remainder of the meeting is a space for attendees to share about their experiences of addiction and recovery as they relate to Buddhist principles and practices, all within the open, safe and confidential environment of Mountain Stream.

You can find more information on Recovery Dharma along with all meeting materials including digital and audio versions of the Recovery Dharma book at https://recoverydharma.org/.

Please email dharma.recovery@mtstream.org if you have any further questions.

Donations (dana) are gratefully received and support our village temple (the Center). Thank you for your generosity.

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Open Temple Friday - All Welcome
Jun
14
11:30 AM11:30

Open Temple Friday - All Welcome

Each Friday, Mountain Stream opens the doors for Open Temple Friday from 11:30 am to 1:15 pm.
This is a chance to enjoy sangha and tea, recharge with a new (or old) book from our library, and practice together at the 12:30 Quiet Sit. (On occasion, teachers offer pop-up Dharma discussions as well.)
Please come check out this mindful open space at Mountain Stream. If you align with this offering, we encourage you to become a volunteer co-host. Contact Jen at Jenrose1961@gmail.com to get started ~
There is a simple training involved and we work in teams of two. Open Temple Friday is possible because of the commitment and energy of our wonderful team of co-hosts. We invite you onto this team! Much metta

Donations (dana) to support our village temple (the Center) are gratefully and graciously accepted.
Suggested donation $5 -$10 (no one turned away for lack of funds).
To donate by credit card: OPEN TEMPLE FRIDAY DONATION

Or to offer a donation by check:
Mountain Stream Meditation
PO Box 2510, Nevada City, CA 95959
In the memo line, please indicate the program date you are donating to.

Thank you for all the ways you participate and for your generosity!

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(In Person & Virtual) Monthly Board of Directors Meeting
Jun
12
3:00 PM15:00

(In Person & Virtual) Monthly Board of Directors Meeting

Mountain Stream Board meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of the month.

The next open meeting is scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday, June 12, 2024 @ 3:00 PM

Join us in person at 710 Zion St, Nevada City, CA 95959
or on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82927395371?pwd=UjZMK3VNZjN0Q0wrRWlZWlMzbWJMZz09
Meeting ID: 829 2739 5371
Passcode: 2656111
Join by phone: 669-900-6833

If you would like a copy of the agenda, please email robyn.hennon@mtstream.org
If you’d like to receive the monthly approved minutes, please email juanita@mtstream.org

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