7-Day Meditation Challenge
Start the day Together
7:00-7:40 AM EST - silent 7/7 days
and / or
8:00 to 8:30 AM EST - lightly guided 7/7 days
Starts Nov 16th 2026
all meditations will be led by Jon or 7 days
Seven days. Seven qualities of an awakened mind. One community sitting together.
Join Space2Meditate for our 7-Day Meditation Challenge on the Seven Factors of Awakening. Each day at 8:00 AM ET, Jon will guide a meditation on one factor, followed by a short dharmette (a bite-sized dharma talk) to carry into your day.
What are the Factors of Awakening?
The Buddha described seven qualities of mind that arise as practice deepens. They work like signposts on the path to freedom, showing us where we are and what to cultivate next. Many of us already know some of them from the cushion. This week, we’ll get to know each one up close.
• Day 1: Mindfulness. The foundation. Simply knowing what’s here.
• Day 2: Investigation. Curiosity about how experience really works.
• Day 3: Energy. The wholehearted effort that keeps us going.
• Day 4: Joy. The gladness that comes from a mind at ease.
• Day 5: Tranquility. Body and mind settling into calm.
• Day 6: Concentration. A steady, collected, unified mind.
• Day 7: Equanimity. Balance that can meet anything.
Want to go deeper? Arrive early for an optional unguided warm-up sit at 7:00 AM ET. Settle in, quiet the mind, and be ready when the guided session begins.
Has your practice been in the doldrums lately? This is your kick-start. Show up for seven days, and see what happens when you practice with others who are showing up too.
When the week ends, the practice doesn’t have to. If you’re not yet a member, we’d love for you to keep sitting with us at Space2Meditate.
What is it?
This is a chance to perhaps re-boot and deepen your meditation practice, or get more support to build a routine by meditating with others.
Who is it for?
Anyone with some experience of meditation, from beginner to advanced.
Guided or unguided?
The 7am sit is unguided and a slightly longer meditation (40min); it will start and end with a bell. The 8am sit is 30min and gently guided. There is more of a chance to verbally (or via chat) connect briefly with the community at the end. The point is to provide options. See what works for you. Jon will be leading all meditations for these 7 days. He’s up for the challenge, are you?
Poems?
Our 8am meditations always includes a poem, a much loved feature of our community. For the month of May, during this special meditation challenge, we will read a short “poem” at the start of all meditations (7am and 8am, but the first sit will remain silent after that, while the second sit is guided. It’s a chance to have some continuity for a full month. A little bit like a home retreat. We hope!
What if I am new to meditation (or think I can’t meditate!)?
You can book Jon for 1:1 beginner instruction at any time or take one of his meditation courses.
What if I can’t come every day?
We love you anyway (and no one is taking attendance)! Just show up when you can and don’t worry about it. You are glorious!
How do I join?
If you are already a member of Space2Meditate, just use the same Zoom link as usual. If you are new to us, we welcome you to join. You can do this for just 30 days and then cancel your membership when the challenge is over. Membership contributions range from $0 to $250 a month, depending on your financial situation and how you prefer to practice mutual support and generosity. Everyone is welcome no matter their ability to contribute financially. Just sign up and you will have access to the link and other resources on the site.