Our Mission is to practice and teach silence. Through the creative use of silence we aim to gently guide individuals into new lifestyle choices...choices that reduce the stress, allow reflection, broaden vision, and provide tools for positive change, especially in times of transition
The Silence Foundation is non-profit organization. Gifts are tax exempt. No one is refused service because of inability to pay.
Board of Directors
Maurice Hoover is a native Oklahoman and bellmaster of Prairie Wind Sangha, a community of meditation practitioners in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. As a local business leader, Maurice brings
practical wisdom to our endeavor. As a visionary, hes been instrumental in shaping our retreat programs and special offerings.
Helen Taylor is a retired Methodist minister and early leader in Christian formation in Oklahoma. Helen has two great passions: helping all persons feel a profound sense of belonging and helping others to follow the leading of Spirit in decision-making. She brings a sense of blessing to our work.
Kari Starkey , co-founder of Pink Cloud Creative Space, brings artistry, an entrepreneurial spirit, and great energy to our Board. As our newest member, she is already helping us shape adventuresome plans for the years to come.
Contact Information
The Silence Foundation is located at
4400 Hemingway Drive, Suite 113,
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Telephone: office (405)286-0091, cell (405)209-7117.
Email: silencefoundation_cox.net
Co-Founders
David McCleskey , former Director of Research for The Institute of Cultural Affairs, and Patricia Webb ,
Teacher, Writer and Oklahoma Artist-in-Residence, launched The Silence Foundation shortly after they married in 1998. It operated first as a corporation in Florida and then became an Oklahoma non-profit. It has been a federal 501(c)(3) since 2008.
David, who passed away in August of 2008, brought a passion for global spiritual research, writing, and contemplative practices. Pat continues as the foundations Executive Director. Shes passionate about blending mindfulness practices with creative expression, especially writing and paper arts. As a former teacher, Pat loves to build curriculum and collaborate with others to deliver a wide-variety of silence-based programs to persons of all ages. Pat continues to study under Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and co-leads Prairie Wind Sangha in that tradition.
Davids book Soul of the Tribe , and Pats book about Davids death, are both in final edit prior to publication. Pat has been giving talks about Davids mindful adventure of dying since January 2011.
Board of Directors Member
Maurice Hoover
David McCleskey and Patricia Webb
upcoming retreats
The Wonderful Way
Fri.-Sun., September 16-18, 2011
Friday 7:00pm to Sunday 11:00am
Minfullness Retreat- Arbuckle Retreat Center
Larry Ward/Peggy Rowe
Click here for more information
upcoming events
Minfulness 101
Saturdays from 1:00-3:00pm
Place: Windsong Innerspace
click here for directions
ongoing programs
September 10th
October 8th
November 19th
December 10th
A Year Founded on Silence is a weekly email subscriber program offering themes of Silence to explore in day to day life. Over one hundred members receive blind copy emails every Sunday with poems and exercises to help them create regular moments of creative silence and stillness.
Mindfulness 101 is a once a month 2-hour Saturday class offered at Windsong Innerspace in Oklahoma City. In each class participants explore an aspect of Mindful Living. The monthly classes run August through May. Examples of recent themes: Mindfulness and Anger, Mindfulness and Loving Speech, Mindfulness of Space, Mindfulness of Time, and Loving Kindness Meditation. Participants do individual reflection and partner sharing while receiving simple instruction in sitting, walking, and eating meditation.
Silence in Schools . As an artist-in-residence and A+ fellow, Pat brings an understanding of educational challenges. She works with schools to create programs of Mindfulness for both students and teachers. A unique feature of these programs is the integration of writing, visual art, and reflective process.
Meditation Mondays!
Mondays from 7:00-:830pm
Place: T erra Sun
Click here for directions
A Year Founded in Silence.pdf
August 8
August 22
September 12
September 26
October 3
October 17
November 7
November 21
December 5
December 19
11 MEDITATION, MINDFULNESS Mondays-1.pdf
1-MINDFULNESS 101 FLYER FALL.pdf
Inner Terrain 101:A Playsho p
Saturdays from 10:00am-Noon
Place: Terra Sun
August 27 September 24
October 15 December 17
11 FALL TERRAIN terra sun class FLYER-4.pdf
Check out our Fall clasess:
Meditation Mondays at Terra Sun:
Classes with feature meditation lessons, sitting and walking practice, individual reflection, sharing, and coaching. Join us. Youll learn how show up with more calm and confidence. Youll also discover how and when to disappear as the wise ones of old occasionally did.
Click here for more information:
Inner Terrain 101:A Playshop, Saturdays at Terra Sun:
This playshop is a mini-version of Pats Silence and Inner Terrain Workshop at nationally famous Ghost Ranch. In a casual atmosphere, well learn how to keep a journal full of richly varied photographic images and poems to spark writing.
MINDFULLNESS MEDITATION RETREAT
Fall Retreat Flyer.pdf
Sponsored by Prairie Wind Sangha & The Silence Foundation, Inc.
Our practice is in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh
For more information call Pat Webb at 405-286-0091 or 209-7117
or email silencefoundation_cox.net
Larry Ward & Peggy Rowe
MINDFULNESS IN EDUCATION.
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PRAIRE WIND SANGHA
Meets every Wednesday evening from 7-8:15 pm at Windsong Innerspace. All are welcome. This gentle meditation experience in the Zen tradition is inspired by Vietnamese Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh. The practice includes sitting and walking meditation with some dharma readings, short talks, and sharing. The group also has regular Days of Mindfulness and two annual weekend retreats.
Contact: Maurice Hoover at prairiewindsangha_gmail.com.
http://www.prairiewindsangha.org/
EVERYPATH ALLIANCE
EveryPath is a non-profit affiliation of holistic wellness and spiritual practitioners in Oklahoma City. This group, chaired by Eileen Hetherington, holds monthly networking and educational meetings. The purpose is to help progressive health providers link up, inspire and support one another for the benefit of the entire community.
Contact: Ph 405 255 8366 Email: everypathalliance_gmail.com
http://www.meetup.com/EveryPath-Alliance/
WINDSONG INNERSPACE
Windsong is a center offering space for contemplative art practices in Oklahoma City. Many groups hold their meditation sessions here. Others bring such disciplines as creative movement, Tai Chi, and Feldenkrais. Louise Rich, founder, regularly invites dharma teachers in various traditions to visit the center and offer teachings
http://www.windsongdojo.com/
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