Good morning!
Saturday, May 5
Waves and Water Sangha will be practicing at the meditation hall this Saturday, May 11. Please arrive by 9:45. We will begin with sitting and walking meditation and a Sutra Service followed by a formal meal (please bring a bag lunch). Following lunch we will explore the practice of Beginning Anew with a short talk and Dharma discussion. After sitting meditation we will dedicate the merit of our practice at 2:30. Caretaking folk are invited to a Beginning Anew circle followed by Bell Master training at 2:45.
Saturday, June 8
We will have a full Day of Mindfulness (10-4) on Saturday, June 8 at the meditation hall. This will be followed by a social event at a place to be determined!
July retreat at Mountain Lamp Community
Dharma Teacher Eileen Kiera will lead a Mindfulness Retreat – Deep River, Clear Streams – from July 13-July 20 at Mountain Lamp Community near Mount Baker in Washington state. Several Waves and Water Sangha members are planning to attend and there will be carpools. The registration forms have been posted at http://mountainlamp.org/ The retreat usually fills early. . . .
There will be no Day of Mindfulness in July at Waves and Water Sangha. . . .
Ordering cushions (zafu) and mats (zabuton) from Still Sitting
There will be an order placed with Still Sitting in Washington (http://www.stillsitting.com/). You can check their website. Currently, they have sets of zafu and zabuton for $100. The plan is to place an order and then pick it up in Bellingham (unless someone is planning to be on Vashon Island in May or June). Please let us know at wwsangha[at]gmail.com if you are interested in placing an order.
Please enjoy your breathing in the spring sunshine!
