Stuart Mackenzie is a Buddhist practitioner based in Casper, Wyoming. He facilitates weekly meditation nights at the Unitarian Universalist Community of Casper, where he offers a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds to explore mindfulness, compassion, and contemplative practice. Drawing on Buddhist teachings and a spirit of inclusivity, Stuart supports both newcomers and experienced meditators in cultivating presence, insight, and inner calm. His work reflects a commitment to building community and fostering personal growth through shared practice.
Zen Buddhists use the word “Shoshin”when considering a beginner’s mind, and having an aspiration trying to remain connected with the concept of always being like a beginner. All the attributes of the beginner, excitement, curiosity, doubt, investigation can be our motivation every day.
Stuart Mackenzie will talk about how music and dance are part of all cultures and many faith traditions. Brenda Evans will talk about the history of musical instruments.
Attend this “dual” service in person, or on Zoom. Click on the service title above for Zoom instructions. Everyone is welcome!
We’ll explore the neuroscience of compassion and engage in a guided Tonglen meditation. Click on the service title above for more information. Go to “Attend an Online Service” on the uucasper.org main menu for information about how attend. Everyone is welcome!
Most of us would like to be happy. One way to encourage happiness in ourselves and others is the practice of compassion. Bodhicitta is the Buddhist aspiration to practice compassion for the benefit of all beings. In the UU context this is reflected by … read more.
Youth programming and childcare are available.
Genny Trickett and Stuart Mackenzie will present some aspects of Islam. As the world’s second largest religion, Islam shares roots with, and incorporates aspects of both Judaism and Christianity. The practitioners of these three great religions have historically often been in conflict, but their commonalities are greater than their differences. Youth programming and childcare are available, and conversation and refreshments follow the service. Everyone is welcome!
“Now that I’m here, what the BLEEP am I going to do about it?” Three of our favorite UUs, Cindy Wright, Elizabeth Otto, and Athne Machdane will share their spiritual journeys and explore this question.
Explore fundamental principles and a selection of contemplative practices intended to liberate sentient beings from suffering as experienced from a Unitarian perspective. Learn of the Four Immeasurables and experience the sublime simplicity of mindfulness meditation. Meet the Dakini, the Tibetan manifestation of archetypal feminine spirit beings known by many names in many cultures from around the world. Childcare and youth programming are available during the service, and refreshments and conversation follow. Everyone is welcome!
