FAQs

On one level, “effortlessly aware” points to something fundamental – awareness that is already here, before effort or thought. It doesn’t need to be created or earned. It simply is what’s here. 

On another level, Effortlessly Aware is a small, non-dogmatic community formed around this recognition.  There’s no belief system – just space to rest in what’s already aware.

Nope.
These gatherings are for anyone – whether you’re new to mindfulness or have practiced for years.

Not really.
We’re not here to teach techniques or lead formal meditation.
This is about being together in presence – walking, pausing, and noticing what’s already here.

For now, we gather in a park or quiet outdoor space.
We start with a short reading or reflection, walk together silently for a while, and then let conversation happen naturally – or stay quiet if that feels right.

Please bring comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing

There’s no required fee. If tea is shared or a space is rented, small donations may be welcome – but no one is ever turned away.

We’re doing our best to make gatherings as accessible as possible. If you have specific needs, feel free to reach out in advance – we’re happy to accommodate when we can.

Traditional mindfulness often involves focusing on an object – like the breath or body – with sustained attention. Effortless mindfulness invites a direct shift into the spacious awareness that’s already here, without needing to concentrate or control.

No.
Silence is always welcome.
Listening is a full contribution.

That’s okay. There’s nothing to “get.”

Seriously.
This isn’t a teaching you need to grasp.
It’s more like a space to ease up on grasping.

Presence doesn’t need your understanding to be present. It’s already here – before thought, before figuring anything out.

As Laozi  put it:

The master leads by emptying minds and quieting hearts.
He helps people lose everything they know.

For those who practice non-doing, everything falls into place.

聖人之治，虛其心，實其腹，弱其志，強其骨

TTC Ch. 3

You’re not expected to know what this is.
Just to show up and be with what’s here
is enough.

Absolutely.
This isn’t a belief system. It’s just about meeting in shared awareness – no conflict, no conversion.

You don’t have to.
But if you’re curious about resting from striving, slowing down, or exploring life as it is –  you’re welcome to join.