Please let us know at Waves and Water Sangha if you would like to formally receive or renew the Five Mindfulness Trainings. In this Ceremony, you will have an opportunity to take Refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, Sangha and to receive the Mindfulness Trainings. You may choose to receive any or all of the Five Mindfulness Trainings. At the same time, others may choose to renew or add to their earlier transmission. You may find the Five Mindfulness Trainings at this link.
You do not need to be a long-term or consistent practitioner. You do not need to currently attend a Sangha in the Tiep Hien/ Interbeing tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. You simply have, in your heart, an aspiration to do your best in your daily life to increase happiness and decrease suffering in the world.
You will be asked to complete an application form and, if possible, attend an information evening with Waves and Water Sangha. A member of the Caretaking Council would be happy to have a Zoom conversation and answer any of your questions.
Coming forward to take Refuge and receive the Mindfulness Trainings is an act of generosity. You are expressing generosity not only to yourself, your family and friends but also to all beings – animal, vegetable, and mineral. As we are taught, none of us are separate self entities. All
our actions of body, speech and mind are interconnected.
