Virtual spaces for mindfulness, insight, and joy
A secular Buddhist community where meditation meets heartfelt conversation. Your presence is a gift.
By participating in this server and community, you agree to the following guidelines and rules:
Practice Loving-Kindness Speak and act with tenderness and consideration.
Nurture Joy and Laughter Joy is not a luxury, it's a source of resilience and connection. Enjoy small moments and celebrate each other. Let joy be a reminder of what makes life meaningful and worth showing up for.
Be open-minded Ask rather than assume. Everyone comes from unique backgrounds and life experiences.
Share the Space and Invite Others In Be mindful of the amount of space you're taking verbally, emotionally, and energetically. Practice inviting others into the conversation by asking "What do you think?" or "What's on your mind?"
Practice Accountability Take honest responsibility for your actions and their impact, make amends when needed, and commit to doing better.
Care for Yourself Make tending to your needs a priority. There's no pressure to stay beyond what feels right. Feel comfortable leaving any event at any time for any reason. Let a facilitator know if you need accommodations or support.
Act With Courage Practice bravery. It takes courage to be vulnerable and try new things. Be willing to engage with the present moment even when it's uncomfortable.
Remember, You Are Already Enough You are not a project to be fixed or optimized. Who you are right now is already whole and worthy. Growth can happen, but it doesn't make you more deserving of love.
Please refrain from the following:
- • Using this community in place of therapy. We are not a substitute for professional mental health care. You are responsible for your health and well-being. Please refer to our resource library or reach out at open-a-support-ticket channel on discord if you would like help from a facilitator. Note that we are laypeople and non-therapists.
- • NSFW content including harmful sexual material and triggering specifics (ie substances, self-harm behaviors, etc).
- • Harassment of any kind (verbal, sexual, or psychological).
- • Discrimination including but not limited to racism, nationalism, anti-immigrant rhetoric, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, fatphobia, antisemitism, ableism, or classism.
- • Sharing what isn't yours to share. What is expressed in confidential spaces should not leave them without consent.
- • Diet culture including moralizing food, giving unsolicited nutrition/exercise advice, pushing restrictive eating rules, discussing numbers (calories, macros, weight), perpetuating weight stigma, or implying that certain body shapes are inherently more valid, healthy, or worthy than others.
- • Promotion of intoxicants or psychedelics including encouraging their use, giving advice on obtaining or using them, glorifying experiences, or suggesting they're necessary for insight or healing.
- • Conspiracy theories, pseudoscientific claims, or esoteric teachings framed as absolute truths.
- • Forcing beliefs including pressuring others to adopt your religious, spiritual, or atheistic beliefs. Also, actions such as preaching, dismissing others' beliefs, claiming moral or spiritual superiority, or using beliefs to shame or control.
- • Unsolicited promotion or advertising unless approved by a facilitator.
Our approach is firm yet fair:
✋ Some violations may result in a gentle reminder or redirect.
⚠️ Others may lead to a warning, temporary mute, or removal depending on the severity and impact.
🔨 Excessive harmful behavior (ie scamming, soliciting, hate speech, harassment, threatening or violent language) may result in an immediate ban.
❓ If you're unsure whether something is appropriate ➡️ open-a-support-ticket channel on discord
Please open-a-support-ticket channel on discord if:
- • You're feeling unsafe or overwhelmed
- • You need accommodations
- • You've witnessed a rule violation
- • You have feedback or questions
🕊️ Submitting a support ticket doesn't guarantee a specific outcome, but it does ensure your concerns are heard. We approach each situation with care, transparency, and a commitment to community well-being.
We are all learning. It's okay to make mistakes. It's okay to uphold your boundaries with consequences.
We are all doing the best we can in the situation we are in with the current understanding, resources, and tools we have.
Thank you for your care and willingness to co-create this mindful and insightful community.
Our events are warm, safe, and accessible. New members are always welcome. No previous experience is required for any events. Some events move to a private instance once they begin, so be sure to arrive on time!
See events channel on discord for the full schedule of events and information.
Peer-Led Event Categories
Interested in hosting an event? Community members are welcome to lead casual gatherings, offering a shared space for connection without the need for formal facilitation. Below are two examples of peer-led event formats. For details on becoming a Mindful Insight Representative, see the post below.
Joyful Movement Invitations
Spontaneous invitations to dance, stretch, or move with joy. Anyone can post and join. No need to lead or plan. Just invite folks along with you to whatever joyful movement you are up to!
➤ Check the joyful-movement-invites channel on discord and pinned message for more info.
Dharma Talk Watch Parties
Open a group instance to watch Dharma Talk youtube videos together in VRChat. Hosted by representatives.
Casual Hang Out
Open a group instance to host a casual hang out together in VRChat. Hosted by representatives.
Our facilitators host our core events and run our community. They have shown care, integrity, and a genuine wish to support others. New facilitators are invited to join based on their application and engagement with the community. All current facilitators must unanimously agree to invite new facilitators.
If you feel your values align with our community and you are moved to support others, whether through hosting or other skills, you are warmly invited to apply.
We look for those who help water the wholesome seeds of our community: mindfulness, insight, and joy. We don't expect perfection, only a sincere commitment to doing your best by this community.
How you are matters more to us than how much you know.
🌿 Facilitators are here as a source of support and are happy to listen or answer questions.
📝 Applications are open in facilitator-applications channel on discord
Representatives are dear friends in our community whose presence and practice reflect a deep commitment to nurturing mindfulness and compassion in themselves and others. Facilitators unanimously decide that these individuals can be trusted to represent Mindful Insight VR.
How to Become a Representative
This role is open to everyone. After spending time at our events, you may be interested in becoming more deeply involved. If you resonate with our practice and wish to support us and represent us in the wider world, we invite you to step forward.
Representative Access
- Ability to open Mindful Insight VR group instances in VRChat
- Host certain events such as Dharma Talk Watch Parties and Casual Hang Outs
- A "Representative" role in our discord
- Access to representatives channel on discord
If you'd like to learn more or express your interest, kindly open a support ticket in open-a-support-ticket channel on discord
If you find value in what we do, please help us grow!
Would you please join our Mindful Insight VR VRChat Group and invite others to join who might benefit from this community?
Would you please consider giving our server a boost? 🙌
Would you please connect with us?
📺 Youtube
📨 mindfulinsightvr@gmail.com
Would you please consider donating to our Ko-Fi?
Donations help sustain and grow our community by supporting both our facilitators and ongoing improvements. When you contribute, you're directly supporting the people who offer their time and energy to make this space possible.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for anything you are able to contribute comfortably.
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We welcome your questions, feedback, and participation. Choose the platform that works best for you!