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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
Schedule
December 2025
Meeting Time: 7:00-8:15pm
Monday 1: Reading: Five Mindfulness Trainings
Monday 8: White Elephant Gift Exchange! (7:00-9:00pm)
Monday 15: Reading: Your Heart Was Made For This by Oren Jay Sofer
Monday 22: Reading: Your Heart Was Made For This
Monday 29: Guided deep relaxation, led by Nicole
January 2026
Meeting Time: 7:00-8:15pm
Monday 5: Reading: Five Mindfulness Trainings
Special event: Open Mic Night, Saturday January 10, 7-9 PM
Monday 12: Walking the Path, talk by Sarah Anderson
Monday 19: Reading: Your Heart Was Made For This by Oren Jay Sofer
Monday 26: Reading: Your Heart Was Made For This
February 2026
Meeting Time: 7:00-8:15pm
Monday 2: Reading: Five Mindfulness Trainings
Monday 9: Walking the Path, talk by Marko Cappoferri
Monday 16: Reading: Your Heart Was Made For This by Oren Jay Sofer
Special event: Open Mic Night, Saturday February 21, 7-9 PM
Monday 23: Reading: Your Heart Was Made For This
Contact Info:
For more info please contact us at beherenowcommunity@yahoo.com or fill out the form below.