Community Care Agreements

At Rooted In Mindfulness (RIM), we aspire to co-create a deeply intentional culture that embraces an accepting, easygoing, and friendly attitude towards one another. To foster a safe and supportive environment, we ask everyone who joins RIM to agree to the following four shared intentions. These agreements enable us to co-create a shared refuge for deep learning, practice, and friendship.

1. Care for Yourself

Meditation and mindful living help us transform unhealthy patterns of the heart and mind, allowing us to realize authentic health, well-being, meaning, and happiness. A community, teachers, and supportive friends serve as powerful supports as we walk the path of awakening, growth, and transformation. However, it is ultimately up to us to take the necessary steps along the journey.

2. Care for Others

The work of self-discovery and development can be challenging to undertake alone. Being part of a loving community where each member genuinely cares for one another's well-being offers a true refuge. Showing up and sharing an intentional space to learn and practice with friends is immeasurably beneficial for both ourselves and our shared world.

3. Care for Rooted In Mindfulness

RIM is co-created through the generosity, goodwill, and appreciation of its community. As a living expression of generosity, RIM is 100% community-funded and entirely dependent on donations. Donations cover all operating costs, contribute to teacher livelihoods, and maintain the building.

RIM does not charge any "fees." Instead, we ask that all members contribute to the financial health of our precious center with an ongoing donation amount (RIM Dana) that feels right to them.

When deciding on ongoing financial support, please be mindful of what stirs in your heart, your financial ability, and the value the RIM community and teachings have in your life.

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4. Care for Our Shared Mission and Vision

RIM is a community refuge that welcomes individuals while creating mutual support and friendship opportunities. Members of RIM are dedicated to learning and practicing the dharma, meditation, and mindful living. We do this to understand ourselves, others, and the world, aiming to free ourselves from unhealthy and harmful thoughts, words, and actions in order to realize our shared vision. This vision encompasses a world where all beings live with great wisdom and great compassion.