Who We Are

Being Peace Sangha is a group of openminded and caring individuals practicing mindfulness in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, Vietnamese monk, Zen master, poet and peace activist.  

Though many different backgrounds and situations exist within our community, we are able to connect and are unified in our commitment to deepen our practice of mindfulness.

As we practice mindfulness, deep listening and loving speech in community, our practice becomes more steady. “With the support of the community, we can practice to cultivate peace and joy within and around us, as a gift for all of those whom we love and care for. We can cultivate our solidity and freedom—solid in our deepest aspiration and free from our fears, misunderstandings, and suffering.” —Happiness by Thich Nhat Hanh

 What We Do

Weekly meetings:

The Sangha gathers at 7 pm each Tuesday at Grailville in Loveland, Ohio, for meditation and Dharma discussion. Our weekly gatherings include time for both sitting and walking meditation.

To learn more about our Tuesday evening practice click here.

Online gatherings:

Being Peace Sangha also offers opportunities to practice on Zoom.

Some members of the sangha meet each Monday through Saturday from 8 - 8:30 am to begin the day with morning meditation.

We also gather online Thursdays at 7 pm and Sundays at 10 am for meetings which include a short reading and dharma sharing in addition to meditation.

Please reach out via the contact form for more information and to request the Zoom link.

Days of Mindfulness:

Days of mindfulness are held locally four times each year. These days generally begin around 9:00 AM and end around 2 pm. The schedule typically includes sitting meditation, walking meditation, dharma talk, dharma sharing, relaxation exercises and a brown bag lunch. Dharma teacher Peggy Ward will be joining us for our next Day of Mindfulness, which is scheduled for October 18, 2026. You are invited to join us. Please reach out via the contact form for more information.