Your hub for events & connection
Welcome to the Current and Upcoming Events for the Mindfulness Group of Southwest Michigan! This is your go-to source for all the updates, special events, and mindful journeys available to our members. Stay informed, feel connected, and get ready to participate in enriching experiences with our Sangha. We're thrilled to share our latest happenings with you.
Current and Upcoming Special Events
Mindful Self-Compassion:
Course periodically led by our friend Lucy
March 17 - May 12
Lansing Area Mindfulness Community Day of Mindfulness:
True Love, lives of Thich Nhat Hanh & Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by Jack Lawlor. Walking and Sitting Meditation. Vietnamese Vegetarian Lunch
Saturday, May 2, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Blue Cliff Monastery Retreat:
Join us after sangha on March 8th to discuss a group retreat to Blue Cliff Monastery. Here are several options we are considering:
- May 29-31, Vesak Weekend 2026, Registration opens ~April 22
- Jun 24-28, Wake-up 2026, Registration opens ~May 1
- Jul 15-19, Summer Family Retreat 2026, Registration opens ~May 16
Great Lakes Mindfulness Retreat
Great Lakes Mindfulness Retreat at Skyline Camp in Almont, MI. Dharma teachings and music by Joe Reilly. More information to come this summer
September 17-20, 2026
Center for Mindfulness Silent Retreat
Steadying the Mind and Opening the Heart in the Midst of it All: A Silent Mindfulness Meditation Retreat
September 25-28 or 25-30, 2026
Flowing Waters Sangha Day of Mindfulness
Day of Mindfulness in Toledo by Flowing Waters. Dharma teachings by Barbara Newell. More information to come.
October 25, 2026
Join us for an upcoming event!
We regularly host a variety of events, from silent retreats to mindful self-compassion courses. Check back often for new opportunities to connect and deepen your practice.