Open Way Mindfulness Center is a multi-use facility in Missoula Montana. Home to Open Way Sangha, the Center also hosts many other community classes and events year-round.

Our sangha is in the Zen based tradition of the Order of Interbeing, part of a world-wide network of communities inspired by the teachings and practices of Thich Nhat Hanh.

Open Way is located at 702 Brooks in Missoula.  And check out our sister sanghas, Flowing Mountains in Helena and Open Sky in Kalispell.   

Spring Retreat!

Save the Date! May 3rd-6th will be the Open Way spring retreat at the Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp in Lakeside, MT. Dharma teachers, and husband & wife, Larry and Peggy Ward will be joining us.

The retreat will start on Thursday evening and end on Sunday afternoon. The Lutheran Camp is a beautiful facility right on the Flathead Lake! We will practice sitting & walking meditation, listen to dharma talks, have mindful meals together and so much more. It is such a wonderful opportunity to be able to practice with community - we hope you can join us! Read more »

3 May 2012 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Day of Mindfulness

Join us for a wonderful day of mindfulness on Saturday February 11th from 10:00am-4:30pm. All are welcome! We'll be weaving in a mindfulness training ceremony with local dharma teacher Rowan Conrad into this day of practice so if you would like to take the trainings in a formal ceremony you are welcome to do so.

Our day will include sitting and walking meditation, dharma discussion, deep relaxation and a dharma talk along with a mindfulness training ceremony. Free to attend, donations appreciated!

For more information please call us at 549-9005

More info to follow....

11 Feb 2012 - 10:00am - 4:30pm

Open Mic Night!

Join us for an Open Way Open Mic Night on Saturday February 4th starting at 7:00pm. Bring your voice, an instrument, poem or other expressive piece (s) to share or simply come to listen. The open mic will be set up in rounds so everyone will take turns sharing with the group - this allows for us all to be sharing throughout the night rather than having a set time block to fill. Read more »

3 Dec 2011 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Weekly programs

Open Way Sangha


Tuesdays 7pm sharp – 9pm


Our Traditional Sangha meeting. From 6:30 p.m. until meditation starts at 7:00, tea and conversation are available in the library/kitchen area.  You may bring your own sitting cushion or bench to meditation or use one of the many cushions or chairs available at the Center.  Program starts with two 20 minute sitting periods with walking meditation inbetween.  The second hour is devoted to either tea meditation, mindfulness trainings, dharma discussion or a talk - see calendar for schedule.  Free and open to all.   


Be Here Now Sangha


Mondays 7:30pm – 8:45pm


An open, relaxed format meditation group beginning with 20 minutes of sitting meditation followed by walking meditation, a group reading, sharing circle, and closing with a gratitude and healing circle.  Free and open to all - a great group for beginner and experienced practitioners alike! 


See the complete calendar


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Open Way Newsletter, News & Views

Dear friends, Open Way's 2011 edition of News & Views is available for perusing online. Read more »

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