Sangha Newsletter

August 23, 2012

Last Saturday
Thank you to Vien Dinh who took us through a wonderful day last Saturday. Each part of the day held something special: the Dharma talk reminded us to treat every moment as the beginning of a new twenty-four hours; the walking meditation was in the park, and we had an opportunity to practice Plum Village's mindful movements routine; lunch was a delicious vegetarian curry (Thank you Honey!); and, the deep relaxation was exactly what it said it was -- very deep and very relaxing.
Thank you to everyone who attended our Mindfulness Workshop. It wouldn't have been as successful without you.
Upcoming Practices and Teachings

Saturday, August 25th from 10 AM - 12 PM
Dharma teaching by Dr. Cheryl Fraser

Saturday, September 1 from 10 AM - 12 PM
Dharma teaching by Dr. Cheryl Fraser

Saturday, September 8 from times tba
Dharma teaching by Dr. Cheryl Fraser - format TBA

Saturday, September 15 from 10 AM - 12 PM
Dharma teaching by Dr. Cheryl Fraser
Note: This will be the last teaching by Dr. Fraser until mid-December or early January.
9:30 AM Yoga resumes with Michael or Kelly

Saturday, September 22 from 10 AM - 1 PM
Dharma teaching by Geshe YongDong
Note extended time
9:30 AM Yoga with Michael or Kelly
10 - 10:50 AM Opening and one sitting meditation
11 AM - 1 PM Dharma teaching by GesheLa

Saturday, September 28 from 10 AM - 1 PM
Regular Practice
9:30 AM Yoga with Michael or Kelly


Community Events
40 Kennedy Street events
Mindfulness Practice in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, Mondays from 5 - 6:30 PM
Dharma Books, Wednesdays from 7-8:30 PM
The book currently being studied is The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying.
For more information about Kennedy Street happenings, please email Maggy at Maggy.MacDonald@viu.ca

Sangha Newsletter

August 15, 2012

Upcoming Practices and Teachings

PLEASE NOTE: there is no regular practice this Saturday, August 18th
Saturday, August 18 from 9 AM - 3 PM
Mindfulness Workshop with former monk Vien Dinh

Vien Dinh was a monk for 15 years in the Vietnamese Zen tradition of the Chan Nguyen Monastery in Langley, BC.
In addition to Dharma teachings, Vien Dinh will take us through sitting and walking meditation, and deep relaxation. We will also eat our meal in mindfulness.
The suggested registration contribution is $25* (includes $5 for food).
Space for this event is very limited, but there are a few spaces available. To register, please call Josephine at (250) 756-2127 to have your name added to the list.
*Please note that the Dharma is free and is open to all. Contribute what you can when you register ($0.00 to $100, or whatever feels good), and attend this wonderful day with a happy heart.
Special Notes for workshop participants
Please arrive by 8:45 AM for registration.
Does anyone have a silent (or very, very quiet) fan? If so, can you please bring it to the workshop?

A Message From Vien Dinh to Participants
May All Be Well,
I would like participants to enjoy the full practice of mindfulness, which means washing your own bowls, plates, or whatever may be.
Bring a mat if you have one for the deep relaxation practice. If the weather is nice, we may lay outside on the grass. If it rains, bring an umbrella, as we'll still do the walking meditation outside.
May all beings live in perfect tranquility,
Vien Dinh

Saturday, August 25th from 10 AM - 12 PM
Dharma teaching by Dr. Cheryl Fraser

Saturday, September 1 from 10 AM - 12 PM
Regular practice

Saturday, September 8 from 10 AM - 12 PM
TBA - may be regular practice

Saturday, September 15 from 10 AM - 12 PM
TBA - may be regular practice
9:30 AM Yoga resumes with Michael or Kelly

Saturday, September 22 from 10 AM - 1 PM
Dharma teaching by Geshe YongDong
9:30 AM Yoga with Michael or Kelly
10 - 10:50 AM Opening and one sitting meditation
11 AM - 1 PM Dharma teaching by GesheLa


Community Events
40 Kennedy Street events
Mindfulness Practice in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, Mondays from 5 - 6:30 PM
Dharma Books, Wednesdays from 7-8:30 PM
The book currently being studied is The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying.
For more information about Kennedy Street happenings, please email Maggy at Maggy.MacDonald@viu.ca
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