Ozarks Dharma Community

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Ozarks Dharma Community

We are a thriving meditation group in Springfield MO, sharing Buddhist teachings in a practical way. We are a diverse group of practitioners and we welcome all.

https://www.ozarksdharma.org Our mission is to present a modern view of Buddhist ideas, to encourage and support meditation practice, and to develop a community of people who aspire to live in the world with kindness and wisdom. Visit our website for complete information about our organization and all that we offer: https://www.ozarksdharma.org

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New and experienced meditators are welcome to

attend our weekly meditation groups. You will find us to be a friendly and easygoing group. Come join us! We meet Saturday 9-10:15am, and Thursday 7-8:30pm

Meetings begin promptly at the start time. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to find a seat and settle in. There is no cost. Meetings consist of a period of sitting meditation, and typically group discussion about meditation practice or a Buddhist topic. We have cushions, mats, blankets and chairs available to use, or you're welcome to bring your own meditation setup. Sitting on the floor is optional. Several of us sit in chairs. MEETING LOCATION:
National Avenue Christian Church
1515 S. National Ave, Springfield MO. Park behind the church, off Portland St, and enter through the "Gallery" door. Walk all the way back.

07/10/2026

We're currently experiencing technical difficulties with our website domain. This has rendered the site unavailable at this time. We're working to resolve this issue. Sorry for the inconvenience!

In the meantime we're still meeting as usual! Here's a link to our google calendar: [email protected]" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/newembed?src=[email protected]

Our Saturday sit is at 9:00am. You can join us in person at National Avenue Christian Church or via zoom at the following link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2258180988

Meeting ID: 225 818 0988

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02/16/2026

ODC is hosting a day-long meditation retreat at National Avenue Christian Church!

Join us for our next silent, structured meditation retreat. It’s an opportunity to settle into a retreat container and explore our meditation practice at a deeper level amidst the sounds of city life. It may be a new experience of growth for your practice or a refresh if you frequently attend retreats.

The retreat is suitable for all levels of practitioners of Buddhism or any spiritual tradition, including secular and non-Buddhist.

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: 11 am - 4:45 pm
Location: National Avenue Christian Church
Cost: We joyfully offer this retreat at no cost. Donations are graciously accepted and appreciated.
Registration: Required in advance via Google form.

To register, learn more about the retreat, and view the day's schedule please visit the following page https://www.ozarksdharma.org/meditation-events/retreats

11/26/2025

Join us on Thanksgiving Day tomorrow, 11/27, at 9:00 am, on Zoom for a gratitude-centered gathering. We will reflect and practice Metta meditation together.

Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2258180988

Meeting ID 225 818 0988

Address

1515 S National Avenue
Springfield, MO
65804

Website

http://www.ozarksdharma.org/, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2258180988

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