Good afternoon dear friends –
Waves and Water Sangha has been exploring a practice of being “Joyfully Together” over the last weeks. As fall transitions to winter – and this year to the next – we have opportunities to gather for practice in its many different forms. Sometimes two or three of us meet to sit and chant together. Sometimes five or six of us join with family and friends for a Ceremony for the Deceased or a Blessing Ceremony for a child. We travel together to retreats and we offer soup and rides and housekeeping services to each other when we are ill or hurt.
Over the next six weeks we have several opportunities for practice together.
Saturday, November 21: Waves and Water Caretaking Council
The Waves and Water Caretaking Council meets to share our experiences of practice in the Sangha and to discuss matters related to programming, finances, regular caretaking responsibilities on Thursday evenings and training opportunities. We encourage you to let the Council members know if you have any contributions, ideas or concerns you would like to share.
http://wavesandwater.org/site/about/
Sunday, November 29: Global Climate March
The Plum Village Sangha is encouraging us all to participate in Global Climate March on November 29, one day before the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris.
In Vancouver, many people will be gathering at 1:00 at the Vancouver Art Gallery. We will post more information on exactly where Sangha members may travel or meet together to participate.
http://plumvillage.org/news/call-to-action-peoples-climate-prayer/
Saturday, December 12: Day of Mindfulness
We will practice together from 9:45 to 3:15 – Exploring the gift of giving and the gift of receiving. Please bring a bag lunch and join us for this celebration of the season.
Thursday, December 24: There will be no regular Sangha gathering.
Thursday, December 31: Sitting and Chanting for Peace
For the last three years, on New Year’s Eve, members of Waves and Water Sangha have joined Mountain Rain Community and other Sanghas that practice in the Wall Street Zendo to chant and sit. We begin sitting at 7:00 and end with 108 bells that finish at midnight. Sitting periods of 40 minutes are followed by walking meditation and chanting. Everyone is welcome to join at any point and leave at any point in the evening.
