Dear Friends —<\/p>\n
In May we have been practicing with a phrase from the Refuge Chant: \u201cI vow to live simply and sanely with few possessions.\u201d In June, we will finish the sentence: \u201ckeeping my body healthy<\/em><\/strong>.\u201d We will begin the month with the Ceremony to Recite the Five Mindfulness Trainings. During the rest of the month, we will explore the Dharma teachings and our everyday practice of eating mindfully, taking care of our bodies by taking care of the Earth, and taking refuge in silence and our bodies through the practice of Mindful Movement.<\/p>\n Our Day of Mindfulness<\/strong> will be held on Saturday, June 13 from 9:45 am- 3:15 pm<\/strong> at Mountain Rain Zen Centre <\/a>. Looking deeply into how we keep our bodies healthy, we will consider how our practice of the fourth Paramita \u2013 Diligence \u2013 supports this practice. We will also consider how keeping our bodies healthy also supports our practice of the fourth Paramita \u2013 Diligence! The day will consist of sitting and walking meditation, sutra service, mindful eating, deep relaxation after lunch, a panel of sangha members sharing their insights around keeping our individual and collective bodies healthy and Dharma discussion. All are welcome. Please bring a bag lunch. Tea will be provided.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dear Friends — In May we have been practicing with a phrase from the Refuge Chant: \u201cI vow to live simply and sanely with few possessions.\u201d In June, we will finish the sentence: \u201ckeeping my body healthy.\u201d We will begin … Continue reading