““I am so pleased that over the years through a grassroots system we have each discovered the dharma, and through that inspiration we have created a wave....a movement that now manifests itself as a viable center which will serve us now and into the next generation.”
- John Travis
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In 1994, Mountain Stream Meditation became a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization. Our purpose is be a resource and a support for Insight Meditation (Vipassana) practice. Through this endeavor we learn from and respond to one of the Buddha’s core teachings, The Three Jewels or The Three Refuges: Buddha (awakening), Dharma (truth), and Sangha (spiritual community).

   Mission
Our mission is to offer Dharma teachings with a dedicated focus on Insight practices supporting mindful living. We provide ongoing programs, including meditation groups, retreats, classes, and opportunities for community service. We are committed to offer our programs in a safe, nourishing environment of respect and inclusion.

  Vision
For the benefit of all beings, Mountain Stream supports our community in awakening in the heart and depth of the Buddha’s teachings

Values
The Buddhist ethics of non-harming are the foundation for our Values. As practitioners, we aspire to:

  • Diversity and Inclusiveness: May we welcome all to our community

  • Generosity: May we be guided by the spirit of open-handed giving

  • Loving-kindness: May we live with an open-heart

  • Deep Listening and Wise Speech: May we nurture trust, inquiry and understanding, practicing mindful communication

  • Transparency: May we act responsibly and with accountability in all we do

  • Compassion: May we demonstrate care for the suffering of ourselves and others

  • Wisdom: May we deepen and grow through our practices together; may we aspire to liberation for the benefit of all beings