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How to Truly Connect with People and Build Fulfilling Relationships

Here are three reasons why you may want to consider a Learning Circle as a way to strengthen your practice:

1. You may meditate with a stronger sense of purpose. Having others around who are on a similar journey helps instill a feeling that you and others are turning to meditation for a number of important reasons. Plus, by seeing and learning from other people’s successes, you have concrete examples of what this practice can do for you and your life.

2. You feed off the energy in the room. Think of when you practice yoga in a class or go to a concert you’re surrounded by like-minded fans. That energy you feel when everyone around is also having a deeply personal experience is incredibly empowering and creates a sense of camaraderie that is contagious. Guess what? A Learning Circle is kind of like that.

3. You feel more connected to others. One of the reasons to meditate is that by turning inward and connecting with yourself, you are better able to relate and interact with the world and those around you. By meditating in a Learning Circle and sharing your experience, you are doing both at once. The best way to know if a Learning Circle is good for you is to try one.

Click here to get involved in Learning Circles. Consider starting your Learning Circle by signing up for our eCourse

Published on Dec 06 09 : 00 am

We’re accepting applications and nominations for the 2025-2026 Compassion in Action Fellows Program.

The Compassion in Action Fellows program is a year-long inner & outer change program that supports next-generation leaders in learning meditation practice, building community, and promoting social change. 💟

Inspired by the path of the bodhisattva, awakened beings filled with compassion and committed to ending suffering and benefiting all life. Fellows embark upon a journey that includes personal development, community building, shared learning, and collaborative action as they transform their lives, campus, and society. 🌍

Next-generation leaders ages 18-27 in the United States and Canada who have a meditation practice and commitment to creating inner and outer change are encouraged to apply! If you know an aspiring leader interested in positively impacting the world, consider nominating them for this opportunity.

Reset & Renew

We invite you to join us for a precious opportunity to learn and immerse in foundational meditation practices in the presence of a supportive community and the beauty of the Namchak Retreat Ranch.

Over this in-person weekend retreat, you’ll learn foundational Buddhist meditation practices while enjoying the support and warmth of a like-minded community. Whether new to meditation or looking to refresh your practice, this retreat offers tools to cultivate mindfulness, compassion, and resilience in your daily life. The retreat will be in-person at the Namchak Retreat Ranch: Bodhi House, in Hot Springs, Montana from Friday, April 11 – Sunday, April 13, 2025