Kalyana Mitta
Community Groups and Activities
Connect with others to deepen your learning, practice, shared interests, affinity connections, and engaged mindfulness, and to grow spiritual friendships. Following tradition, these community-led activities are called Kalyana Mitta.
What they are
About Kalyana Mitta groups and activities
Kalyana Mitta (KM) is a Pali term that loosely means “supportive friend.” It refers to fellow travelers on the Dharma path who come together to support each other’s learning, meditation, and mindful living practice.
KM groups and events connect us. They provide opportunities to study the Dharma, share mindfulness and meditation experiences, and build meaningful friendships rooted in shared interests and common intentions.
Join one
Looking for a community group or event?
Explore the groups meeting at RIM right now. Each one is led by members of the community.
Qigong at RIM
Wednesdays · 10–10:45 AM CT · On ZoomGentle Movement, Breath, and Meditation in the Chinese TraditionRecovery Dharma
Sundays · 9:30–11 AM CT · On ZoomBuddhist Practices and Peer Support for Healing the Suffering of AddictionOur Hearts Were Made for This
Sundays · 9–9:45 AM CT · On ZoomCultivating a Warm, Open, Joyful, and Loving HeartNature Meditation KM Group
Last Sunday of the month · 9:30–10:45 AM CT · In personMindful Walks in Nature, May Through October
Start something
Don’t see a group that fits?
Any member of RIM can start a Kalyana Mitta group or community activity. Read the guidelines, then tell us about your idea. We’ll help you get it going.