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Be Here Now Sangha
Be Here Now (BHN) is a mindfulness community rooted in the Plum Village tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and the Order of Interbeing. Formed in the fall of 2002, Be Here Now meets every Monday night from 7:00-8:15pm at the Open Way Mindfulness Center in Missoula, Montana.
Free to attend, donations greatly appreciated.
All are welcome: all ages; all sexual orientations; all genders; all abilities; all races. No experience necessary. Beginners and experienced practitioners alike are welcome.
Our Format: We emphasize a welcoming atmosphere and comfort (and there are a variety of seating options to partake in). We start with a 15-minute silent sitting meditation period followed by 2-3 rounds of indoor walking meditation (in the summer months we sometimes walk outside in Rose Park). We then offer a reading followed by a sharing circle. And we close with a circle for gratitude and healing. Lastly, before we depart for the night, we take a few minutes for community announcements.
For more info, please email us at BeHereNowCommunity@yahoo.com or scroll down to use the contact form below.
Schedule
April 2026
Meeting Time: 7:00-8:15pm
Monday 6: Reading: Five Mindfulness Trainings
Monday 13: Walking the Path, talk by Suzanne Hendrich
Monday 20: Reading: Your Heart Was Made For This by Oren Jay Sofer
Monday 27: Reading: Your Heart Was Made For This
May 2026
Meeting Time: 7:00-8:15pm
Monday 4: Special guest: Dharma teacher Michael Ciborski
Monday 11: Reading: Five Mindfulness Trainings
Monday 18: Outdoor Walking Meditation in Rose Park (weather dependent)
Monday 25: Reading: Your Heart Was Made For This by Oren Jay Sofer
Contact Info:
For more info please contact us at beherenowcommunity@yahoo.com