“All that we are is the result of what we have thought: it is founded on our thoughts, it is made up of our thoughts.” — Dhammapada
Dharma Café is a monthly, open gathering exploring practical tools for wellbeing, emotional balance, and more conscious ways of living. Meeting once a month over ten months, we reflect on ten core attitudes that support mental health, ethical clarity, and healthier relationships — with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us.
Each evening weaves together short talks, meditation, and a simple creative practice, offering both reflection and hands-on integration. No prior experience with meditation or Buddhist teachings is required. Dharma Café is welcoming, conversational, and grounded in everyday life.
Together, these gatherings offer a steady, supportive rhythm across the year — combining mindfulness, creativity, and conversation to support wellbeing, insight, and meaningful change. See evening details and monthly themes below.
Dharma Café: Practical Insights for Living Well
Second Thursday of each month
Feb 12, Mar 12, Apr 9, May 14, Jun 11, Jul 9, Aug 13, Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 12
7-8:30pm
Please arrive early to grab a coffee or tea before 7!
Sprout Plant Parlour
149 King St, Port Colborne, ON L3K 4G3
In person only.
$15 (inc HST) | only $12 (inc HST) for Stream Monthly Members (review memberships vs class pass packages information here)
No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out if the ticket price is a barrier.
Evening Flow (7-8:30pm)
Arrival early and grab a coffee or tea
Introductions & Orientation to the Month’s Theme
Short Talk connecting the theme to everyday life
Guided Meditation (10 minutes)
Reflection Prompt: How might I live this over the next month?
Creative Practice — a simple art-based activity to integrate insight through the hands
Show & Tell / Shared Reflection
Closing Dedication
Monthly Themes
February 12, 2026 | Determination
The journey begins with resolve: finding rhythm, building steadiness, and making a clear commitment to care for ourselves over time. This first gathering sets the tone for the months ahead.
March 12, 2026 | Lovingkindness
The heart turns toward friendliness. This month explores self-compassion, care for others, and the sense of connection that supports emotional wellbeing and resilience.
April 9, 2026 | Truthfulness
Honesty and alignment come into focus. This gathering explores self-awareness, clear communication, and living with integrity in relationship with ourselves, others and our environment.
May 14, 2026 | Ethical Self-Discipline
Boundaries and values support freedom. We explore how living skillfully in line with what matters creates stability, simplicity, and inner peace.
June 11, 2026 | Energy
Motivation and vitality are renewed. This month focuses on sustainable effort — encouraging healthy habits and gently releasing patterns that drain us.
July 9, 2026 | Generosity
Letting go opens the heart. We explore generosity of time, attention, and presence, and how giving strengthens connection and wellbeing.
August 13, 2026 | Letting Be
Contentment and ease take centre stage. This gathering explores releasing striving, learning “enough,” and cultivating rest and trust.
September 10, 2026 | Patience
Meeting life with steadiness. We explore emotional regulation, tolerance for difficulty, and responding with care rather than reactivity.
October 8, 2026 | Open-Hearted Seeing
Clarity without judgment. This month invites curiosity, balance, and seeing situations — and ourselves — more clearly and kindly.
November 12, 2026 | Wisdom
Integration and insight. The final gathering reflects on perspective, impermanence, and carrying what we’ve learned forward into daily life.
Heather Finlayson Fenton is a dedicated mindfulness facilitator, author, an owner and yoga instructor at Stream Yoga + Meditation. With 25 years of practice, including training as a Buddhist nun, she brings a depth of wisdom and compassion to her teaching. Passionate about helping others cultivate self-compassion and mindful living, she created 100 Days of Care, a structured yet flexible framework for individuals to embark on a journey of self-discovery and kindness. Whether guiding students in meditation, movement, or reflective practice, Heather’s approachable and insightful teaching style supports small, consistent shifts that lead to profound personal growth.