Weekly Meditation

New and experienced meditators are welcome!

Saturday 9-10:15 am  |  Thursday 7-8:30 pm

You will find us to be a friendly and easy-going group.  Come join us!

Meetings begin promptly at the start time. 

Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to find a seat and settle in. 

Saturday morning begins with 30 minutes of meditation practice. Then one of our members gives a short presentation on a Buddhist or meditation topic, followed by discussion. See our calendar for a detailed schedule. Afterwards we get together for coffee, conversation and connection.

Thursday evening offers a more intimate exploration of meditation, presence and interpersonal connection. 

Both meetings are open to the public.

We provide chairs, cushions, mats and blankets to use, or feel free to bring your own. If you would like some brief meditation instruction before the meeting starts, let the greeter know and we'll be happy to help you out.

Meeting location

National Avenue Christian Church, in the Parlor Room

1515 S National Ave, Springfield MO

Directions to the Parlor Room at NACC

Park in the lot behind the church, off Portland St, and enter through the "Gallery" door. Walk all the way back, past the water fountain and through the white double doors. At the end of the hall is the entrance to the Parlor Room.


ODC Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2258180988  |  Meeting ID  225 818 0988

  Chant

Homage to the Buddha

Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Sammā Sambudhassa (3 times). 

Homage to the blessed One, the Perfected One, the Fully Awakened One (3 times). 

The Three Refuges

Buddham Saranam Gacchāmi

Dhammam Saranam Gacchāmi

Sangham Saranam Gacchāmi


Dutiyampi Buddham Saranam Gacchāmi

Dutiyampi Dhammam Saranam Gacchāmi

Dutiyampi Sangham Saranam Gacchāmi


Tatiyampi Buddham Saranam Gacchāmi

Tatiyampi Dhammam Saranam Gacchāmi

Tatiyampi Sangham Saranam Gacchāmi


I go to the Buddha for refuge.

I go to the Dhamma for refuge.

I go to the Sangha for refuge.


For the second time, I go to the Buddha for refuge.

For the second time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge.

For the second time, I go to the Sangha for refuge.


For the third time, I go to the Buddha for refuge.

For the third time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge.

For the third time, I go to the Sangha for refuge.