Our Programs | Stillpoint

There are many ways to get involved and deepen your practice with the Still Point

through our variety of ongoing programs:

Classes

In addition to retreats, Still Point offers classes in Zen meditation, Buddhist teachings and history, Zen arts, and mindfulness in daily life. With the exception of the meditation class, which is offered twice a year, classes and seminars are constantly changing, with unique offerings every year. Our Events Calendar includes our upcoming classes. For more information and detailed class descriptions, see our Classes page.

One Sangha Training Program

Grounded in daily, traditional Zen practices and compassionate

activity as form and function of our everyday lives, Still Point’s

One Sangha Training Program is a three-, six-, or nine-month

intensive practice program for anyone wishing to deepen her or

his spiritual practice right inside the ten thousand joys and sorrows

of our often wonderfully chaotic lives.

Outreach

In 2014, Still Point is very happy to partner the Ruth Ellis Center, a Highland Park-based organization that provides “short-term and long-term residential safe space and support services for runaway, homeless and at-risk gay, lesbian, bi-attractional, transgender and questioning youth.” Check out our Outreach page for more information.

Refuge Recovery

Refuge Recovery is a program of recovery from all types of addiction and the suffering caused by addiction. It uses Buddhism’s Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path as its main inspiration and guiding philosophy. These meetings are based on the book, “Refuge Recovery: A Buddhist Path to Addiction Recovery” by Noah Levine. Check out our Refuge Recovery page for more information.

Currently Refuge Recovery meets in person on Thursdays at 7 pm

Blossoming Buddhas Family Class

A monthly class for families and children of all ages that features meditation, chanting, stories, activities, and other practices with a focus on themes and teachings from the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.

Still Point Interfaith Council of Engagement

The Still Point Interfaith Council of Engagement (SPICE) was formed to share our Dharma and presence with the Southeast Michigan neighborhood. For several years, our Dharma Teachers have been making presentations and participating in the burgeoning Detroit Metro Interfaith movement. SPICE grew out of this effort. All who are interested in taking our Dharma to the street are invited to sign on.

We aim to:
–Share our practice at events, conferences, schools, and religious institutions.
–Join in community-wide interfaith service projects
–Offer field trips and seminars to Still Pointers who wish to learn more about the spiritualities of our neighbors
–Open-mindedly bear witness and heal.

For more information, see our SPICE page.