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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
September 2026
Meeting Time: 7:00-8:15pm
Monday 7: Reading: Five Mindfulness Trainings
Monday 14: Reading: Your Heart Was Made For This by Oren Jay Sofer
Monday 21: Outdoor Walking Meditation in Rose Park (our last one of the year)
Monday 28: Reading: Your Heart Was Made For This by Oren Jay Sofer
October 2026
Meeting Time: 7:00-8:15pm
Monday 5: Reading: Five Mindfulness Trainings
Monday 12: Reading: Your Heart Was Made For This by Oren Jay Sofer
Monday 19: Teaching talk by Nicole on the Three Pillars of Spiritual Practice
Monday 26: Reading: Your Heart Was Made For This by Oren Jay Sofer
November 2026
Meeting Time: 7:00-8:15pm
Monday 2: Reading: Five Mindfulness Trainings
Monday 9: Reading: Your Heart Was Made For This by Oren Jay Sofer
Monday 16: Reading: Your Heart Was Made For This by Oren Jay Sofer
Monday 23: Reading: Your Heart Was Made For This by Oren Jay Sofer
Monday 30: Deep relaxation guided by Amy
Contact Info:
For more info please contact us at beherenowcommunity@yahoo.com