WELCOME
to Friends Along the Path meditation group or FAP for short. Whether you want to learn meditation for health reason, for clarity of thought, for greater balance of your emotions or for filling that deeper yearning within you to find more meaning in life, you have found a school and community here in Oklahoma that offers you the hope of making the world a better place – one guided by love and wisdom. Welcome!
FAP is a school.
We offer a series of classes, each one building upon the previous one in a progressive series meant to help the student gain expertise at a reasonable pace as well as providing a weekly opportunity to practice. We strive to achieve a balance between transformative experiences of energy and the deeper understanding that comes from patient and consistent practice. We strive to help members fi nd balance across the four “bodies” – physical, emotional, mental and spiritual – to promote joyful and productive lives. We provide the fertile ground for growth that allows each student to progress at a pace they are comfortable with. We offer teachings that incorporate wisdom from many traditions in the hopes that those who are seeking guidance regarding the meaning of life and right principles of living will fi nd the spiritual elements that fi t their own personal journey.
FAP is a community.
We offer an open and welcoming atmosphere without requiring adoption of a proscribed set of beliefs. Meditation practice can enrich the spiritual dimension of any religious tradition. We offer special events including retreats, potluck celebrations, movie nights, book discussions, seminars, service projects and other ways for our members to spend time together in a harmonious and friendly environment around common interests.
Special Events
Full-Day Meditation Retreats: Twice a year,
these events include longer, deeper meditations,
presentations on mind/body/spirit topics, music,
social time, and potluck meals.
Introduction to Meditation Seminars: We offer a four-week seminar series designed to introduce the public to the fundamentals of meditation, such as the types, benefi ts and techniques of meditation, yoga and breath work, and other related material.
Community Events: We offer book studies, field trips, holiday potlucks, spiritual movie nights, service opportunities, and other special events.
Funding
All FAP activities are provided at no charge and none of our teachers receive any compensation. We ask for donations to cover our expenses, such as rent, website hosting, publication expenses and event costs. FAP is a 501(c)(3) educational organization and all donations are tax-deductible. Receipts are available upon request for IRS purposes and our financial books are open for review.