Good morning dear friends –
This evening, after sitting and walking and tea meditation, we will be practicing deep relaxation with bells and guided meditation. Please bring a blanket if you like! All are welcome.
For the rest of the month we will complete our study and practice of the Four Establishments of Mindfulness. We have had a wonderful opportunity over the last months to open our hearts and minds, to transform our actions. All are welcome – there is no need to have begun at the beginning!
On Thursday, February 5, we will have a Ceremony to Recite the Five Mindfulness Trainings.
And on Saturday, FEBRUARY 14, we will have a DAY OF MINDFULNESS from 9:45 to 3:15. Our practice will include an exploration of Thich Nhat Hanh’s new translation of the Heart Sutra – The Insight that Brings Us to the Other Shore. We will read it together and explore its meaning. We will also learn to chant it!
Soon – under RESOURCES on the website – we will have posted the words, the music for the melody line and Thay’s Commentary. By February 1st we will have posted also an mp3 of the melody line played on piano.
No one will force you to chant! You may simply enjoy the Sangha rain as we fearlessly learn the chant together….
