Awakin Mumbai
"Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless – like water. Now you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup, you put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, you put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend." --Bruce Lee
Every week, a few of us come together to sit in silence for an hour, share some aha-moments for the second hour and often have a light meal afterwards. There no teachers, or agendas. Inspired by many others who have done this for decades, Awakin Circles offer a space to come together and share in a context of stillness, community and service.
All Awakin Circles are hosted in homes of everyday people. For many year, it was hosted in Ville Parle; now, Andheri and Ghatkopar are engaged in conducting Awakin circles. To stay updated, simply click on the Connect tab and send a message to the host! You'll then be emailed as more information is available.
Circle Format
7:00PM Collective silence for an hour. It is unguided, without any instructions or music. For first-timers, this primer on meditation may be helpful.
8:00PM A short reading (sent out earlier via email), followed by a circle of sharing of "aha" moments from everyday life.
8:30PM A home-cooked vegetarian meal, offered in silence, followed by informal interaction.
There is no cost to attend, nor any solicitations; everything is offered as a humble gift and people organically "pay it forward" to the world in their own ways.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What's the flow? We start with an hour of meditation; that is followed by a circle of sharing, and then a meal in silence.
- How many people attend? Serendipity typically brings together 10-30 diverse folks.
- I'm not local! You can join another location or perhaps even start your own!
We are profoundly grateful that our paths have crossed in this sacred way. Please do get in touch if you have any questions. We look forward to growing in stillness and service, together.