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Meaning of Life Silence Sessions 2024-25
Thursdays 3:45-4:45 pm
Winter Meeting Dates
JAN 15, 2, 30/ FEB 6, 13, 20, 27 / MAR 6, 13
Krieger Hall 200E (Directions)
Sharing silence is a timeless practice of personal repair & collective transformation.
Each week we’ll be silent together, hear from a UCI community member about their tradition, philosophy, or practices of silence, & then reflect on our collective quiet, leaving more rooted for what’s next.
Tea & snacks provided
Calm the Noise & Grow together
Facilitated by UCI Religious Studies, with support from Addressing bias & building community (ABC)@UCI
Students, faculty, staff interested in leading a session during the winter or spring? Please contact Prof. Brianne Donaldson. b.donaldson@uci.edu
Questions: Contact Michelle Spivey at spiveym@uci.edu
THURSDAY, Jan. 16
Leader: Sarah Heberling '26 (Major: Psychology / Minor: Religious Studies)
Topic: Detached observation in silence and meditation, with reference to Zen Buddhist and Jain practices
This week's tea: Earl Grey Green
