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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