Dear friends
The Zendo has been closed and we will not be gathering until further notice. Please remember we are all one, connected in wonderful ways even if we do not practice together in the same space.
In the next few days we will be sending information concerning the possibility of internet gatherings (via Zoom) for the Sangha. In the meantime, please be aware of this on-line retreat (information below) organized with Plum Village by Lions Roar.
May we be peaceful, happy and light in body and spirit.
May we be safe and free from injury.
May we be free from anger, fear and anxiety.
Free Online Summit
In the Footsteps of Thich Nhat Hanh
To Sign In: https://promo.lionsroar.com/free-summit-thich-nhat-hanh-aff-00urvpxn/
You’re invited to join our community for a free 5-day online summit with nine senior Plum Village teachers, hosted by the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation in partnership with Lion’s Roar.
We hope this email finds you safe and well during this time of uncertainty. Knowing you are there, as a member of our beloved community, fills us with true happiness.
And we want to be there for you as well. If you can’t come to Plum Village, Plum Village will come to you. To help you stay grounded as our lives and communities reorganize. We hope to give you a renewed sense of ease, so that in the midst of uncertainty, you will have a gentle smile on your face, and in the midst of isolation, you will remember that we inter-are.
Thay has touched the hearts of millions with his message of peace, non-violence, and kindness. From difficult beginnings as a Vietnamese monk forced into a life of exile, he has been instrumental in making Buddhism relevant for modern times.
Join us from March 25-29 to experience Thay’s legacy with teachings, meditations, and practices offered by nine senior Dharma teachers he has trained directly. Including Sister Chan Duc, Brother Phap Hai, Brother Phap Dung, Sister Dang Nghiem, Brother Phap Luu, Anh-Huong Nguyen, Shantum Seth, Larry Ward, and Peggy Rowe-Ward, this summit is a rare opportunity to connect deeply with the heart and home of our living Plum Village tradition and community.
Sign up for free to explore 5 key themes and dozens of teachings, guided meditations, and reflections during this online event.
Day 1: Building a Foundation of Mindfulness
Explore Thay’s core teachings on mindfulness, meditation, and walking meditation, supported by guided practices and reflections.
DAY 2: Understanding our Mind with Buddhist Psychology
Dive deeper into Thay’s insight into the nature of our minds: How can we relate best to others? How can we bring mindfulness to our media consumption? And how can we work with our own strong emotions?
DAY 3: Embodying the Beloved Community: Relationships and Community Building
Get transformative insights into relationships and the importance of community, looking at topics such as the meaning of love, healing the inner child, and how to connect meaningfully and compassionately with others.
DAY 4: Interbeing: Tending to Mother Earth
How can we take refuge in the Earth, restoring our sense of ourselves as a part of a bigger picture? Discover concrete strategies to help heal our alienation from the Earth, nourish our gratitude, and dwell happily in the present moment.
DAY 5: For a Future to Be Possible
How can we remain mindfully engaged with a world that’s in turmoil? Explore practices and skillful action that can help you bring courage, kindness, and resilience to the greatest challenges of our time.
Trailer In the Footsteps of Thich Nhat Hanh
As our world shifts, we hope you will join us in continuing to turn to our practice for refuge. When we take care of ourselves, we can earnestly say to others, “I am here for you.” Our world needs our solidity and calmness now more than ever.
With deep bows of gratitude,
The monastics of Plum Village
