Mindfulness Outreach Initiative

Thank you to all our dear retreatants who sat the MOI September Weekend Retreat, “𝐀𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭: 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭” This Insight Meditation retreat was held at St. Benedict Center in Schuyler, NE. and began on Thursday, 9/25 and ended on Sunday, 9/28. The retreat was taught by MOI guiding teacher, Johnathan Woodside. To all our retreatants, our inspiring Dharma friends, thank you for practice. We hope your time with MOI was fruitful.

Dear Friends of MOI

It is with a heartfelt mix of gratitude and reflection that we announce a significant transition for Mindfulness Outreach Initiative (MOI). As of January 2025, MOI will be closing its physical location at 3015 Pacific Street. Our last Dharma talk will be offered on Tuesday, January 7th. While this change signals the end of a cherished chapter, MOI will continue to offer three weekend meditation retreats each year at the serene St. Benedict Center in Schuyler, NE, as long as there is interest. Beyond these retreats, MOI’s public offerings will come to a close.

Since Johnathan Woodside began teaching in Omaha in 2011 and founded MOI in 2012, his vision has touched countless lives. Through his dedication and mentorship, many in the Omaha metro area have discovered the transformative power of the Dharma and developed lasting meditation practices. We are deeply grateful to all of you—our community of meditators, supporters, and friends—who have helped bring this vision to life. Your presence, enthusiasm, and generosity have been the foundation of MOI’s mission.

Although MOI is transitioning, the spirit of mindfulness and self-inquiry continues. We warmly invite you to stay connected for updates on upcoming retreats, which remain a cornerstone of our commitment to supporting your practice.

Additionally, we encourage you to stay connected with Johnathan Woodside as he continues to teach and share the Dharma in his unique and inspiring way. His work extends beyond Omaha, and we are excited to see his teachings flourish in new and profound ways.

Thank you for being an integral part of the MOI community. We hope to see you at a future retreat and look forward to continuing this path of mindful living together.

With deep gratitude and best wishes,
Mindfulness Outreach Initiative

“Each day I move toward that which I do not understand. The result is a continuous accidental learning which constantly shapes my life.”

— Yo-Yo Ma