Community Integration

Community Tea: Connecting Through Silence and Presence

In a world filled with noise and constant demands, Community Tea offers a moment of stillness and meaningful connection. This practice creates a space where we begin by grounding ourselves in shared silence, allowing the noise of the outside world to fade away. From this place of calm, we gently transition into heartfelt conversation, guided by thoughtful prompts designed to encourage authentic and deeper connection.

What to Expect:

Begin with Silence: Each session begins with a grounding meditation and mindful tea drinking in silence. In this shared stillness, we create space for reflection and presence. Invitations to Speak: After the silence, participants are invited to share. Gentle prompts may be offered to encourage exploration of deeper topics, fostering a space where meaningful dialogue can naturally emerge. End with Connection: The session concludes with gratitude and an invitation to carry the experience of connection and calm into your daily life.

Why Community Tea?

In a culture often marked by noise and chaos, Community Tea provides a restorative alternative. It’s an opportunity to: Slow down and reconnect with yourself and others. Engage in mindful presence, shared silence, and intentional conversation. Build community through a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space.

How to Join:

Community Tea sessions are open to everyone, whether you’re actively engaged in therapy, exploring contemplative practices, or seeking a moment of connection and stillness.

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Come as you are, and experience the restorative power of silence, presence, and connection.

Psychedelic Sangha: A Peer-Guided Community for Connection and Integration

Psychedelic Sangha is a unique, peer-guided space for those exploring the intersection of mindfulness, meditation, and expanded states of consciousness. Without a formal teacher, the Sangha thrives on mutual respect, shared wisdom, and collective intention, providing a safe and supportive environment for growth and connection.

What Makes Psychedelic Sangha Unique?

-Peer-Led with Safety Structures: While there is no official teacher, the Sangha operates within clear safety guidelines to ensure a respectful and nurturing space. Members take shared responsibility for upholding the integrity of the group.

• Selective Participation: Joining the Sangha is by invitation or reference only. Potential members must be recommended by a meditation teacher, a trusted friend, or, humorously, a particularly discerning cat. This ensures alignment with the Sangha’s values of mindfulness, mutual support, and ethical engagement.
• Intentional Practices: Sessions include meditation, sharing circles, and reflective silence, fostering a space for authentic connection and integration.

Why Psychedelic Sangha?

In a culture where depth and connection are often elusive, Psychedelic Sangha offers an alternative: A shared space to explore and integrate transformative experiences. A community that values openness, respect, and mindfulness. A supportive environment for contemplative practices that deepen personal and collective healing.

What to Expect in a Session:

• Psychedelic Sangha meets monthly to provide consistent opportunities for connection and growth. While every session is unique, they are guided by collective intention and may include:
• Opening Meditation: Centering the group in silence and presence.
• Sharing Circle: An opportunity to reflect and listen, fostering trust and mutual understanding.
• Silent Reflection: A collective moment to integrate insights and find stillness.
• Guiding Prompts: Thoughtful questions or themes to inspire deeper exploration.

Our Core Values:

Mutual Respect: All voices are valued, and members engage with kindness and humility. Safety: Confidentiality and clear boundaries are fundamental to the Sangha’s structure. Peer Leadership: Without a formal hierarchy, the group relies on shared wisdom and collaboration. Humor and Humanity: We take the work seriously but embrace lightness and joy—because even profound journeys benefit from a touch of humor.

Who Is It For?

Psychedelic Sangha is for those who: Are actively engaged in contemplative practices in any tradition, i.e. meditation, mindfulness. Seek to integrate their experiences with expanded states of consciousness in a structured, ethical space. Value community as a means of growth and healing.

How to Join:

The Psychedelic Sangha is open by invitation or reference only, ensuring that participants align with the group’s intentions and values. If you are interested, please reach out with a recommendation from a trusted friend, meditation teacher, or even a particularly discerning cat.

Meeting Schedule:

Frequency: Monthly

Duration: 2 hours

Location: [ online, in-person]

Please Note: This group is peer-guided and not a replacement for therapy or medical advice. It is a community space for mindful exploration and connection.