Buddhist Meditation Group (Tibetan Vajrayana)
2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Buddhist practice is not about retreating from our lives or rejecting the things that bring us meaning and joy. Rather, it is about cultivating our natural capacity for unconditional well-being; a well-being that is not dependent on external circumstances.
This unconditional well-being is not withdrawn, neutral, or indifferent. It is brimming with warmth and care for all beings. It is the source of universal love and compassion, what Buddhists call bodhicitta. It is not something we attain or manufacture; it is what we fundamentally are. The practices of this tradition help us identify and remove our internal impediments so that our innate enlightened nature can begin to outshine our habitual ways of thinking and relating to ourselves and others.
These weekly gatherings include meditation practice and discussion grounded in the teachings of contemporary meditation masters within the Tibetan Vajrayana tradition. Our emphasis is on integrating meditation into daily life and embodying loving-kindness and compassion in action. Each session includes guided and silent meditation, along with time for reflection and conversation.
Facilitated by Ben Draper, a longtime dharma practitioner and student of Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche.
Open to both beginners and experienced practitioners.

Death Café - A space for open, respectful conversations about death
2026-03-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Meeting Room of CSSC
What is a Death Café?

A Death Café is a facilitated gathering where people come together to talk openly about death, dying, and mortality.
The goal is to increase awareness of death in order to help people make the most of their lives.

There is no set agenda. Conversation is participant-led and guided by curiosity, listening, and mutual respect.

What a Death Café Is
•A welcoming, confidential space for conversation
•A place to share thoughts, questions, stories, and reflections about death
•Open to anyone, regardless of beliefs or background
•Based on respect, listening, and equality among participants
•A non-commercial space – no products, services, or businesses will be promoted

What a Death Café Is Not
•Not grief counseling or group therapy
•Not a support group
•Not a place for medical, legal, or financial advice
•Not affiliated with any religion, ideology, or belief system
•Not about persuading others how to think or feel
•Not a venue for promotion of any business or service

A Brief History
Death Café originated in 2004 with Swiss sociologist Bernard Crettaz, who created informal gatherings called Cafés Mortels.
In 2011, Jon Underwood brought the concept to the UK, where it became known as Death Café.
Since then, Death Cafés have spread worldwide as a grassroots movement, held in homes, libraries, cafés, community centers, and online.

What to Expect
•Open conversation
•A respectful, non-judgmental atmosphere
•Tea and cookies will be served

This is purely a conversational space, with no intention to sell, persuade, or lead participants to any particular conclusion.

https://www.truthdig.com/articles/preparing-to-meet-your-maker-plus-cake-the-life-of-a-death-cafe/

Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga
2026-03-13 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-03-16 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-03-18 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-03-20 07:30 - 08:30
Jaguar Path yoga incorporates Vinyasa flow postures with a focus on opening the body’s meridians and expanding the Energy Body.
This sixty minute all-levels class provides a gentle and complete physical stretch with space for breath awareness and meditation.
Email leo.j.ryan@gmail to confirm your attendance.
Suggested donation $10. Meets every Mon, Wed, and Fri morning at 7:30am.
More info at www.energymatters2u.com

Adult Ballet
2026-03-13 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-18 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-20 09:30 - 11:00

Mohanji Meditations
2026-03-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Meeting Room of CSSC
The Mohanji Meditation is a powerful heart-opening guided meditation that offers release from binding patterns through love and gratitude.
All are welcome. No prior experience necessary.

Bollywood Dance Workout
2026-03-14 11:45 - 12:45 | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Whoever said no pain no gain, obviously has never worked out to Bollywood music. Join me for BollyX – Bollywood Dance Workout. Let’s dance and workout together to remain healthy, physically and mentally while having lots of fun!
Get ready to groove to the beats of the vibrant Bollywood tunes while burning 400 – 800 calories. No prior dance experience is required; I will guide you through the steps, show modifications and ensure a fun-filled session. So, grab your friends or make new friends at the class, put on your dancing shoes, and get ready to unleash your inner Bollywood star!
Register here: https://www.thebollywooddance.com/booking-calendar/bollyx-in-natick?referral=service_list_widget

Candidate Forum
2026-03-14 14:30 - 17:00 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
In advance of our Annual Meeting on Sunday, March 15th at 1pm, we are hosting a forum where members can hear from candidates for the council. All are welcome. Council candidates will share their hopes for the center and also engage with questions from those who gather.

The Bridge: An Awakening Practice
2026-03-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Experimental workshop exploring awakening through meditation, partnered & group practice. Bridge separation into collective oneness.

You’re invited to explore awakening through this experimental workshop. In every moment, duality and oneness exist simultaneously. We experience ourselves as distinct individuals, and at the same time, we are part of a unified field of consciousness. This experimental workshop offers a pathway to bridge between these states.
Through guided meditation, heart-opening breathing practice, and partnered and group contemplative work, we’ll explore bridging into the awakening that is always arising.
What We’ll Do:

Heart-opening breathing practice
Partnered contemplative practice
Guided meditation into the collective soul and cosmos
Group integration and reflection

What’s Required: An open mind and a willingness to explore opening your heart. No experience necessary. All are welcome.
Creating Sacred Space: To maintain a clear energetic container for everyone, please refrain from using cannabis or other non-prescription substances before attending. Prescription medications are completely welcome.
Workshop Details:

60-90 minutes
Begins at 4:00 pm (arriving on time helps us start together)
Free of charge

I’m offering this workshop for free as I develop an hour-long presentation for festivals and conferences that I will be presenting at this year. Your participation and feedback are invaluable.
About Diana: Diana Phillips is a healer, teacher, and founder of Soul 13®, a transformational body of energy work revealed through her relationship with Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano. Her work helps people access powerful healing frequencies that metabolize stored wounding painlessly and quickly, bridging ancient wisdom with grounded, practical tools.
https://www.soul13.net/

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Natick Drum Circle
2026-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
A freestyle drum and dance circle that is open to the public and welcomes all skill levels, ages 12 and up.
Some extra drums are available for borrowing, but people are encouraged to bring their own drums and percussion instruments.
2nd Saturday monthly, 7pm to 9pm (setup starts at 6:30pm)
$5 per person

Open Circle Gathering
2026-03-15 10:30 - 12:00
The Open Circle is a weekly gathering of like-minded spiritual seekers who show up to connect authentically, share our truths, and be held in the space of a growth-oriented and loving community.

In the Open Circle, everyone has a chance to contribute as we move around the circle. You’re welcome to bring poems, songs, prayers, and insights to share.

Free and open to the public–yes, you can simply show up!

If you’re new to Open Circle, you’re welcome to register here so you can be in the loop for future gatherings: https://forms.gle/Aa18ZuGfyy4Nv3gq7\n
The Spiritual Center community is holding space for change in the lives of our members and in our world.
*we embrace diverse forms of spiritual practice and artistic expression
*we cultivate a hopeful societal vision built on principles of compassion and justice
*we support the growth of a consciousness of interconnection across human differences and between people and the whole web of life around us
*we build authentic community based on principles like love, respect, kindness, and collaboration

If this resonates, please join us!

Annual Meeting Part 1
2026-03-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
All members of the Common Street Community are invited to participate in our Annual Meeting on Sunday March 15th at 1pm in the Sanctuary.
During this meeting, we will be voting to elect new members to the council aka board of the Center. Each candidate will speak briefly before we vote, and we also plan to email candidate statements to the Community in the days ahead of the vote.
Friends of the Community who are not official members are welcome to be there but will not be able to vote. To become a member, please fill out the form at this link: https://commonstreet.org/membership/
We strongly encourage all Common Street members to attend as they are able so that we can reach a quorum of about 80 people needed for the meeting to be official.
More details will be announced about Part 2 of the Annual Meeting, to be held on Sunday, March 29th, in which we will review our finances for 2025 and vote on our budget for 2026.

Art Sanctuary: Open studio
2026-03-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Fellowship Hall @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Join us for an afternoon of community art making in a relaxed, open studio space. Create at your own pace with shared supplies available, or bring your own project and materials. Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments, there will be plenty of space to dance too!

Registration form: https://forms.gle/SGM3fyjh2YKp5gWb9

email whitefeatherhealing44@gmail.com for more information

Early Morning Prayer
2026-03-16 07:00 - 08:00
Start your week off in alignment. Early morning prayer and scripture readings in the Christian tradition led by Common Street member Deborah Younger-Mitchell. Currently, the group is studying Psalms for Black Lives. All are welcome to come find inspiration, support, and fellowship. This prayer and study group is free and open to the public. 1st and 3rd Mondays
https://commonstreet.zoom.us/j/92839180266

Mindful Monday - Virtual
2026-03-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Meeting
Join us for an 8 week meditative journey of renewal featuring gentle breath-work and the healing resonance of Tibetan singing bowls.
There are two ways to join:

Virtual (Zoom): 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Registration form: https://forms.gle/SbztvKW4texrewKeA

In-Person: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Common Street Spiritual Center, Studio

Registration form: https://forms.gle/gda5WN73Zuu9eUzy9

Whether you’re a seasoned meditator or just starting out, all are welcome.
email whitefeatherhealing44@gmail.com for more information or to receive the Zoom link.

Mindful Monday - In-person
2026-03-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Studio @ Common Street, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Join us for an 8 week meditative journey of renewal featuring gentle breath-work and the healing resonance of Tibetan singing bowls.
There are two ways to join:

In-Person: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Common Street Spiritual Center, Studio

Registration form: https://forms.gle/gda5WN73Zuu9eUzy9

Virtual (Zoom): 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Registration form: https://forms.gle/SbztvKW4texrewKeA

Whether you’re a seasoned meditator or just starting out, all are welcome.
email whitefeatherhealing44@gmail.com for more information or to receive the Zoom link.

Yoga in the Sanctuary
2026-03-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Sanctuary at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Join Dr. Jennifer Kurz every Monday night from 7-8 pm for Yoga in the Sanctuary. This medium paced vinyasa flow will strengthen and energize as well as promote flexibility and balance. We will also experience inner peace by the closing meditation called Shivasana. Please bring a mat and water bottle, and this community class meets in the beautiful sanctuary of the Common Street Spiritual Center in Natick, MA. The cost per class is $15 or a food pantry donation (the pantry is located outside the center). See you on Monday night for Yoga in the Sanctuary!
Yoga is a practice that unites the mind and body. In fact, yoga means “to yoke” or unite. It is an ancient healing practice that is both physical and spiritual, incorporating postures, breath, and meditation. Yoga heals! From numerous forms of trauma, anxiety, and physical stiffness, yoga provides relief and builds a strong physical and spiritual core.
What: Yoga Class: medium paced vinyasa flow
Where: Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, MA
When: 7-8 pm on Monday nights (no class on federal holidays)
Cost: $15 or food pantry donation (located at center)
Venmo: Jennifer-Kurz-2
Email: Doctorjenkurz@gmail.com
Instagram: @yogadoc_

Spirit Songs
2026-03-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Choir Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Join us in circle to sing soulful songs that uplift the heart and spirit. No experience is needed—just a willingness to add your voice and share in the joy of music, connection, and community. Musicians are warmly invited to bring guitars, drums, flutes, or other instruments to help weave the sound. If you would like to suggest a particular song, email it to the leaders so they can learn it before the circle.
Here are the themes we are planning:

Jan 5 – New Beginnings
Jan 19 – Songs of Freedom and Peace
Feb 2 – Songs of Light and Inspiration
Feb 16 – Heart Songs
March 2 – Ancestral Songs
March 16 – Songs of Spring

About the Facilitators: Amanda Short and Willow Rose are longtime lovers of music, community, and soulful connection. We believe singing together can be one of the most powerful ways we heal, celebrate, and feel a sense of belonging. We’re excited to create a welcoming space where voices and instruments can come together in harmony.

Tuesday morning devotions
2026-03-17 09:00 - 10:00
Join us on ZOOM with your prayers, writings, songs, inspiration from any and all religious traditions, sacred scriptures, humor, and love. We “go around the circle” for those who wish to share, or just come along to enjoy the inspiration
To receive the event link, please contact Fran Pollitt at francespollitt@gmail.com

Chanting and Meditation Group
2026-03-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
This chanting and meditation group is designed to tap into our inner freedom. We will have two 15 minute sessions of chanting and two 30 minute sessions of meditation. Through the actions of chanting and meditation, the aim is to free all the thoughts and emotions stuck within our minds and bodies. And over time, the goal is to free ourselves from our unconscious programming we have built over our lifetimes and deepen our connection with Spirit.

The event is free and open to the community. Donations are welcome but not required and can be sent via Venmo to @Emmanuel-Weinman or by cash.

For any questions or comments, please contact Emmanuel Krishna by email: emanwman@gmail.com or phone: 978-578-9707

Beginner Ballet
2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:15

A Course in Miracles (Virtual)
2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
A Course in Miracles was channeled by Jesus in the 60’s to a Columbia University medical school faculty member, perhaps to help us remember the message he came to teach when he walked on this earth.
Each week we begin our exploration by reading the short introduction which includes these words “the course does not aim at teaching the meaning of love for that is beyond what can be taught. It does aim however at removing the blocks to the awareness of Love’s presence which is your natural inheritance.”
Has any other subject been written or sung about more often than love? Isn’t it the organizing principle of all religions? So popular and prominent in our daily discourse, yet so elusive. And don’t we yearn for an alternative to fear, guilt and hatred, suspicion and divisiveness?
Whether a beginner, a student of many years, or an on-again/off again inquirer, you are invited to join us in seeking to learn how to love and enjoy being in love. It’s not a solo performance. Only together, is love manifest.
We meet by ZOOM, every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
ZOOM LINK: https://commonstreet.zoom.us/j/96121486527?pwd=[REDACTED]

Modern/Jazz Dance Class
2026-03-19 09:30 - 11:00

Bad Girl+ Magic Group
2026-03-19 19:00 - 20:30
A sacred circle for women and LGBTQIA+ humans who are done with ‘good-girl’ conditioning and ready for the next thing.
Break ‘good-girl’ conditioning with exercizes from Kasia Urbaniak’s book: Unbound: A Woman’s Guide to Power.
Together, we’ll explore how to take up space, speak with authority, and hold others in deep, unwavering attention.
Through playful exercises, somatic roleplay, and group practices, you’ll learn how to:
– Direct energy
– Embody confidence
– Command with clarity
– Receive cleanly and unapologetically
– And access your inner ‘Mistress’; (feminine form of Master) as a reclamation of sovereign presence.
This circle gives you tools to flip the script on people-pleasing, over-explaining, and shrinking back.
Instead, we practice presence, precision, and unshakable self-trust; held within a community of dignity, sisterhood, and shared becoming.
Reading Unbound: A Woman’s Guide to Power by Kasia Urbaniak is important to this work. (Available at your local library)
Because “Good girls never make history.”​
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→ FREE EVENT
→ Space is Limited, Get Your Ticket ASAP

Goddess Gathering: Monthly Women’s Circle
2026-03-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Moon Room @ Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common Street, Natick, 01760, United States
Monthly Goddess Gathering at Common Street
Sisters of Common Street, this is your invitation to step into a space created just for you, a place to be seen, heard, and supported by the women who share this community with you.
Each month, we gather to connect in a real, grounded way. We share our stories, hold space for each other’s joys and struggles, and grow together through the beauty and messiness of life. Some nights we laugh until our sides ache, and other nights we sit quietly in reflection. All of it belongs.
This is a circle for every woman at Common Street. Whether you’ve been here for years or just walked through the doors. Bring your whole self. Bring your curiosity. Bring your heart.
Come as you are, leave feeling nourished and connected.
