About Us
The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth,
dwelling deeply in the present moment and feeling truly alive.
-Thich Nhat Hanh
Our practice is rooted in the compassionate teachings of Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh and traditions of Plum Village. We are committed to nurturing peace and wellbeing in ourselves, our community, and the diverse natural ecology of our Mother Earth, for they are not separate. Fifteen years ago, the Prairie Oaks Sangha began as a small group of three people, gathering for mindfulness meditation in the beautiful setting of Prairie Oaks Reserve. Over the years, we have grown and evolved, and we now offer weekly online meditation, monthly in-person meditation, and seasonal Days of Mindfulness. All are welcome!
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Weekly Online: Fridays 4-5:30PM CT on Zoom
Opening & welcome; 20 minutes sitting; 10 minute walking; shorter sitting; Dharma reading/talk; dharma sharing; 5 minute closing. Please sign up to our emailing list to receive the weekly Zoom link.
Monthly In-Person: first Sunday of each month 1-2PM CT at the UUCQC Community Room
(3707 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, IA 52807)
Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to get settled. Opening & welcome; 20 minutes sitting; 5 minute walking; shorter sitting; Dharma reading/talk; dharma sharing; 5 minute closing. More information found on the calendar.
Seasonal Days of Mindfulness at Prairie Oaks Reserve. More information to come.
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Photo taken by Joyce Singh (Plum Village 2016)​​​
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