Getting Started¶
Practice first — read later.
Before exploring theory or structure, stand for a few minutes.
Breathe. Feel your weight on the ground. Notice the tensions in your body.
Awareness begins with direct experience.
1. Practice — The Core Method¶
Begin with Standing Meditation.
This is the foundation — awareness rooted in the body.
2. Document — Make Your Practice Visible¶
Keep a simple record of what you do and notice.
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3. Manifesto — Why We Exist¶
Read the Manifesto to understand the reason for The Practice Circle and the principles that guide it.
4. How-To Guides — Practicing and Organizing Together¶
Visit the How-To Guides to learn how circles practice, document, and make decisions through shared responsibility and clear procedures.
5. Invite Others¶
Download the Postcard and send it to someone you care about — maybe even by real mail.
6. Contribute (Optional)¶
Found something unclear? See a typo? Have an idea for improvement?
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Once you've taken these first steps, explore any section that resonates with your current stage of practice.
In The Practice Circle, understanding grows from experience — not the other way around.