Quieting Mind

Quieting Mind Quieting Mind is a pathway to help those looking for transformation through meditation and yoga.

07/23/2025

In many statues and pictures, the Buddha is depicted with a slight smile. Research now shows that even a small smile relaxes our reactivity and inclines us toward feelings of ease and well-being.

07/22/2025

🧘🏽‍♀️ Day of Mindfulness with Marisela Gomez
📅 Saturday, July 26 | 🕙 10 AM – 5 PM EDT
📍 Summit Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia & Online via Zoom

Join Marisela Gomez—mindfulness teacher, physician, activist, and author—for a nourishing daylong retreat hosted by Delaware Valley Insight.

Through sitting and walking meditation (indoor & outdoor), Deep Relaxation, mindful eating, teachings, and sharing circles, we’ll explore how to cultivate discernment, peace, and well-being—in ourselves and our communities.

✨ Open to all, regardless of background or experience.
💛 Dana (generosity) is welcomed to support Marisela’s offering of this program.

This is a hybrid event—attend in person or via Zoom.

🔗 Learn more about the event and Marisela at: dvinsight.org/events
🕊️ Let’s come together in practice and community.

07/21/2025

Save the date and join us, September 14, 2025 for our 2nd Annual Veteran and Caregiver Mindfulness Day

07/21/2025

Sending some your way today and every day.

07/14/2025

🧘‍♂️ Montgomery County DVI Sitting Group — This Thursday, July 17th at 7:00 PM

You’re invited to join us for an evening of stillness, reflection, and connection. Whether you’re new to meditation or it’s long been part of your path, there’s a seat for you in our circle.

📍 In person at:
Ogontz Fire House
8215 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA

✨ Can’t make it in person? Reach out for the Zoom link — we’d love to have you join virtually.

Upcoming Gatherings:
🗓️ August 21
🗓️ September 18

Take a breath, settle in, and be part of a community practicing presence together. 💛

07/03/2025

Hello neighborhood friends of The Sunflower Farm at Pennypack! We are open and working this AM. Stop by and grab free fresh lettuces and herbs!!

06/16/2025

🧘‍♂️ Montgomery County DVI Sitting Group — This Thursday, June 19th at 7:00 PM

You’re invited to join us for an evening of stillness, reflection, and connection. Whether you’re new to meditation or it’s been part of your path for years, there’s a seat for you in our circle.

📍 In person at:
Ogontz Fire House
8215 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA

✨ Can’t make it in person? Reach out for the Zoom link — we’d be happy to have you join virtually.

Upcoming Gatherings:
🗓️ July 17
🗓️ August 14

Take a breath, settle in, and be part of a community practicing presence together. 💛

05/13/2025

🧘‍♂️ Montgomery County DVI Sitting Group is gathering this Thursday, May 16 at 7:00 PM!

Join us for an evening of quiet reflection, connection, and presence. Whether you’re new to meditation or it’s been part of your path for years — you’re welcome here.

📍 In person at:
Ogontz Fire House
8215 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA

✨ Reach out if you’d like the info to join virtually — we’d love to have you in the circle.

Upcoming Sits:
🗓️ June 20
🗓️ July 18

Let’s take a breath together. 💛

05/03/2025

Lyrical Dharma with Ofosu Jones-Quartey Meditation, Sound Bath, Book Reading, and Contemplative Hip-Hop

Join meditation teacher, hip-hop artist, and author Ofosu Jones-Quartey (Born I) for a unique daylong retreat celebrating the release of his new meditative hip-hop album Komorebi and his new book Lyrical Dharma: Hip-Hop as Mindfulness.

This special gathering will include:
• Guided & silent meditation (in movement + stillness)
• A deeply relaxing crystal bowl sound bath
• Readings from Lyrical Dharma
• A live performance of songs from Komorebi

Books will be available for purchase and signing on-site.

This experience offers a beautiful exploration of the healing and transformative power of meditation, self-compassion, and creativity.

We hope you’ll join us.

Date: TBD (tentatively September 6)
Location: TBD

Stay tuned for details!

04/24/2025

Meditation Gathering — This Thursday!

🗓 Thursday, April 24th, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Ogontz Fire House
8215 Old York Road (at the corner of Old York Rd & Old York Rd Spur)
Elkins Park, PA 19027

Last week’s monthly sit was canceled — so let’s gather tomorrow night in stillness, reflection, and community. Whether you’re brand new to meditation or a longtime practitioner, you’re warmly invited to join us for an evening of quiet connection and inner nourishment.

Can’t make it in person?
A virtual option is available — message me for details.

✨ Bring a friend, share the practice, and let’s reconnect together. ✨

04/21/2025

🌿 Walking in Nature with Awareness 🌿
Hosted by Delaware Valley Insight

Please join Samuel Johns for a special in-person practice session in the Wissahickon. We’ll spend the afternoon walking together, cultivating presence and connection with the natural world.

🧘‍♂️ Guided by teachings from Sayadaw U Tejaniya and Joanna Macy, this two-hour program welcomes all levels of experience and ability.

📍 Exact location TBD – stay tuned!
🗓️ Date: Saturday 5/3
🕑 Time: 3pm - 5pm

04/20/2025

Awakening the Heart: Cultivating Compassion and Equanimity with Devin Berry

Join us for a special retreat with meditation teacher Devin Berry, exploring how compassion and equanimity support us in staying present, balanced, and connected in challenging times. Through practice, we can explore the patterns that keep us disconnected and work to reconnect with what it means to be fully human.

✨ Open to all – new and experienced meditators welcome.
🕊️ Freely offered; dana in support of DVI and Devin is appreciated.
📍 Attend in person at Summit Presbyterian Church or online via Zoom.

About Devin:
Devin has practiced since 1999 and teaches nationally, rooted in the Buddhadharma and daily life mindfulness. His deep commitment to youth work, ancestral healing, and collective liberation informs his compassionate, grounded teaching.

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