“Joy is born from mindfulness”… Thich Nhat Hanh
Sometimes it’s hard to find our inner joy, our place of calm and ease even though we know it is there somewhere.
Joy is available to us when we make ourselves available to it.
It naturally arises in mindful togetherness by letting go into the wonders of this life.
Take a day to pause from the rushing of life, and smile with friends. The preciousness of our life is right before us.
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Dear friends,
Waves and Water Sangha warmly invites you to a Day of Mindfulness where we will cultivate joy and celebrate the preciousness of life together in community. Dharma Teacher Tracey Pickup will be joining us from Calgary to lead the retreat.
The day will include sitting and walking meditation, a Dharma talk by Tracey, a formal mindful lunch (please bring bag lunch), outdoor walking in Everett Crowley Park, Total Relaxation, dharma sharing, and other joyful activities. We have limited space for in-person participation so please register as soon as possible.
Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: via Zoom or in-person at a sangha member’s home near Everett Crowley Park.
How to register : email us at wwsangha[at]gmail.com with the subject line “Dec 19 Day of Mindfulness”. Please indicate clearly whether you are registering for in-person or Zoom practice.
Zoom link and address will be provided upon registration.
Suggested donation: $20 and an additional opportunity to offer dana to the Dharma Teacher. Donation is on a sliding scale. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
You will need to bring: a bag lunch, and a cup for tea.
You may want to bring: a cushion/bench, yoga mat, or blanket for relaxation. Chairs will be available. We will provide the tea. Please dress appropriately for outdoor walking meditation.
About the Teacher
Tracey Pickup (True Fragrant Field) is the founder of the Wild Rose Sangha (Calgary) and the Western Canada Order of Interbeing. She was ordained into the Order of Interbeing in 2010 and lived as a Temple Keeper for Mountain Lamp, a Zen practice community.
In March 2026, she received Lamp Transmission in Plum Village, continuing the lineage of teachings from Thich Nhat Hanh.
Tracey is a registered Social Worker focused on the prevention of suicide and the promotion of mental well-being. In her spare time, you can find her wandering in the mountains or practicing tai chi in the park. She loves building mindful community and creating togetherness in stillness and silence. She believes that transformation is possible for anyone.
