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Thu, Nov 29, 2012

11/29/2012

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Sangha Newsletter

November 29, 2012

Buddha House Reopened and Other Notes
The flooring in the meditation hall has been replaced, and we are back to our regular location. Thank you Josephine for opening your home for the Sangha during the construction. We greatly appreciat your generosity.

Dr. Cheryl Fraser will be back on Saturday, December 22. We look forward to her return to her teachings after her three month retreat.

On December 22, we will also be having our winter pot luck and get together after our morning session. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share, and a $10 gift for a gift exchange game. Our pot lucks and get togethers are a wonderful time to build connections within the Sangha.

There are only 21 days to get your retreat registration in. There is still some space available, so if you wish to attend this wonderful weekend, please bring your registration form to one of our Saturday meditations, or mail it per the instructions on the back. You can receive a registration form at our meetings, or you can request one by emailing nanaimobuddhistmeditationgroup@shaw.ca.

Upcoming Practices
Saturday, December 1 from 10 AM - 12 PM
Regular practice with recitation of the five mindfulness trainings
The Buddha House

Please note: there will be no yoga at 9:30 AM
Saturday, December 8 from 10 AM - 12 PM
Regular practice

Saturday, December 15 from 10 AM - 12 PM
Regular practice

Saturday, December 22 from 10 AM - 12 PM
_Teaching with Dr. Cheryl Fraser**

Please note: Our winter pot luck and get together will follow our meeting.

Saturday, December 29 from 10 AM - 12 PM
Regular practice

Special Events
Peaceful Mind, Open Heart

Mar 8-10, 2013

There are 21 days left to register! To ensure your spot, please submit you registration as soon as possible.

Peaceful Mind, Open Heart: Meditation and Dharma for Busy Lives
with Dr. Cheryl Fraser
Friday, March 8 - Sunday, March 10, 2013
at the Bethlehem Retreat Centre
2371 Arbot Road, Nanaimo, BC
The Buddha was arguably the first psychologist. He taught us how to directly experience our minds, thoughts, and emotions. Through cultivating awareness of our mind, we can reduce distress and increase calm and happiness.

This weekend will focus on insight meditation and Metta practice. It will be a silent residential retreat with some guided meditation and Dharma talks.

Registration information:
Registrations with a deposit cheque and a post-dated final payment cheque must be received by December 20, 2012. This guarantees the space at the Bethlehem Retreat Centre.

Space is very limited, so if you would like to attend, please send your registration forms in early.

Total Cost: $215

Cost splits:
$50 non-refundable deposit due by December 20, 2012.

$165 post-dated payment for February 1st, 2013 for the remaining balance.

Please note that all deadlines are made by the Retreat Centre.

Registration forms are available at our Saturday Sangha meetings, or by emailing nanaimobuddhistmeditationgroup@shaw.ca.

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Renovations are DoneĀ 

11/26/2012

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The Buddha house will be open for regular practice on December 1st!
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November 10th, 2012

11/10/2012

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NOTICE!
The meditation hall will be closed for renovation on November 17th and 22nd

See you in December!
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November Practice

11/2/2012

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Sangha Newsletter

November 2, 2012

Sangha Notes
We are back into our regular Saturday practices, and the practice is sweet. Recently, a Sangha member who has only attended the Buddha house when a teacher has been present came to one of our regular practices. At the end she excitedly exclaimed, "Does this happen every week!?!" The answer is yes! Our practice format includes two sitting meditations and a walking meditation. Come and try meditating with the Sangha. You may find the group experience very rewarding.

It is exciting to see the number of registrations coming in for the Peaceful Mind, Open Heart retreat. If you would like to secure your space at the retreat, please send in your registration forms. More information about the retreat is below.

Upcoming Practices

Saturday, November 3 from 10 AM - 12 PM
Regular Practice and recitation of Mindfulness Trainings

9:30 AM Yoga with Kelly

Saturday, November 10 from 10 AM - 12 PM
Regular Practice

9:30 AM Yoga with Michael

Saturday, November 17 from 10 AM - 12 PM
Regular practice

9:30 AM Yoga TBA

Saturday, November 24 from 10 AM - 12 PM
Regular practice

9:30 AM Yoga TBA

Special Events
Peaceful Mind, Open Heart

Mar 8-10, 2013

We are happy to announce that our Sangha is organizing our first weekend retreat!

Peaceful Mind, Open Heart: Meditation and Dharma for Busy Lives
with Dr. Cheryl Fraser
Friday, March 8 - Sunday, March 10, 2013
at the Bethlehem Retreat Centre
2371 Arbot Road, Nanaimo, BC
The Buddha was arguably the first psychologist. He taught us how to directly experience our minds, thoughts, and emotions. Through cultivating awareness of our mind, we can reduce distress and increase calm and happiness.

This weekend will focus on insight meditation and Metta practice. It will be a silent residential retreat with some guided meditation and Dharma talks.

Registration information:
Registrations with a deposit cheque and a post-dated final payment cheque must be received by December 20, 2012. This guarantees the space at the Bethlehem Retreat Centre.

Space is very limited, so if you would like to attend, please send your registration forms in early.

Total Cost: $215

Cost splits:
$50 non-refundable deposit due by December 20, 2012.

$165 post-dated payment for February 1st, 2013 for the remaining balance.

Please note that all deadlines are made by the Retreat Centre.

Registration forms are available at our Saturday Sangha meetings, or by emailing nanaimobuddhistmeditationgroup@shaw.ca.

For more information, call Josephine at (250) 756-2127
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