Open Way Sanghas

Our sanghas are rooted in the Zen based mindfulness tradition of the Order of Interbeing, part of a world-wide community inspired by teacher and Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.  

Mindfulness Center

The Open Way Mindfulness Center in Missoula, MT is home to Open Way & Be Here Now Sanghas and also hosts many other community classes and events, see our calendar for more info.

                 Open Way Mindfulness Center - 702 Brooks Missoula, Montana - 406-549-9005 -openwaysangha [at] aol [dot] com

Yard Sale & Center Care Day!

Join us for two events in one on Saturday May 18th at the Open Way Mindfulness Center!

Yard Sale: 8:00am-4:00pm
Fundraiser for our retreat scholarship fund to help local folks attend retreats who need financial assistance.
We still need donations! Drop off books, clothes, toys, and all other donations in the entry way at the center (which is always open). We can't store large items or furniture but if you want to drop them off the morning of the sale we'd be happy to sell them for you :)

Center Care Day: 9:00am-1:00pm Read more »

18 May 2013 - 8:00am - 4:00pm

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! 


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Spring Retreat Dharma Talk on May 5th, 2013


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This is a dharma talk by Michael Ciborski given on Sunday May 5th, 2013 as part of the Open Way Sanghas spring family retreat at the Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp. Enjoy!

Spring Retreat Dharma Talk on May 4th, 2013


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This is a dharma talk by Michael Ciborski given on Saturday May 4th, 2013 as part of the Open Way Sanghas spring family retreat at the Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp.

 

Spring Retreat Dharma Talk on May 3rd, 2013


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This is a dharma talk by Michael Ciborski given on Friday May 3rd, 2013 as part of the Open Way Sanghas spring family retreat at the Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp. Enjoy!

Missoula Meditation Practice Communities List

Attached you'll find an updated list of local Missoula Meditation Practice Communities. There are many wonderful groups that meet weekly in various traditions. Be sure to check them out and see which one you connect with, all are open and free to attend.

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application/pdf iconMissoula Sanghas List

Winter 2012 Newsletter

Dear friends, Open Way's 2012 Winter edition of News & Views is available for perusing online.  A big thank you to Steve Allison-Bunnell for all of his hard work and to all of those that contributed to the newsletter :)  Our current editon is filled with wonderful poems, photographs, retreat reviews, sangha announcements and 2013 Open Way retreat dates.    

Our 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 editions are also still available for a gander, see attached.   Read more »

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