Personal freedom, collective liberation.
Open Sky Meditation is a meditation community in Walla Walla, Washington, offering a supportive space for anyone interested in cultivating greater peace, clarity, and compassion. Whether you're brand new to meditation or have an established practice, you'll find experienced guides and a relaxed community to practice with.
Our teachings draw from the rich traditions of Vipassana, Tibetan, and Zen practices, while presenting the Buddha's wisdom in ways that are accessible and relevant to contemporary Western life. Through meditation, Dharma talks, and community practice, we explore practical tools for developing inner calm, insight, kindness, and resilience.
At Open Sky Meditation, we believe that personal transformation and collective well-being go hand in hand. We are committed to sharing the Dharma in an inclusive, down-to-earth way that supports wisdom, compassion, and healing - both within ourselves and in our wider community.
Community Values
The path of practice is rooted in cultivating wisdom, compassion, and freedom together. These shared values support both individual practice and the well-being of our community. These are guiding principles of conduct that we return to again and again as we learn, grow, and care for one another.
Kindness
Choose to act with care for all living beings, recognizing our interconnectedness. Seek to reduce harm, respond with compassion, and create conditions in which people can feel safe, respected, and supported.Integrity
Cultivate appreciation for what is enough rather than grasping for what is not ours. Honor boundaries, practice integrity in our relationships, and meet desire with mindfulness instead of impulse. Awareness
Care for the clarity of our mind by noticing what supports presence and what leads to confusion or recklessness in thought, speech, and action. Practice in ways that help us remain awake, responsible, and fully available.Generosity
Practice giving freely - with time, attention, resources, and encouragement - knowing that generosity strengthens connection and eases suffering. Receive with gratitude and contribute to the flourishing of the community.Truthfulness
Speak and listen with honesty, sincerity, and care. Communicate in ways that build understanding and trust, even when conversations are difficult, and avoid words that deceive or needlessly divide.Respect
Honor the dignity, autonomy, and inherent worth of every person. Practice consent, welcome diverse perspectives, and engage one another with humility, curiosity, and accountability.Let’s walk the path together.
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