Good morning dear friends<\/p>\n
Last night following Sangha there was a most wonderful full moon! And next week (December 19) we will gather for a mostly silent evening of sitting, walking, deep relaxation and tea<\/strong>. After this gift, there will be solstice and slowly the light returns.<\/p>\n To honour this period of deep stillness – and the need many of us feel for less complicated lives at this time of year – we will not gather on December 26 or January 2.<\/strong><\/p>\n We will, however, be present for our annual participation in the New Year’s Eve gathering with Mountain Rain Zen and BC Insight Meditation.<\/strong> We practice together to cultivate peace in our hearts, our families, our communities, and in our world. Beginning at 7:00, each hour will consist of 50 min. sitting meditation, ten min. walking meditation and 10 min. chanting.<\/strong> To close, at midnight, we will ring the temple bell 108 times to dispel our many delusions, followed by tea and refreshments at midnight. You may come and go as you wish – there is no need to stay for the whole evening! (Refreshment contributions welcome! Sweet, savoury, or beverage.)<\/p>\n May you be well, may all beings be well.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Good morning dear friends Last night following Sangha there was a most wonderful full moon! And next week (December 19) we will gather for a mostly silent evening of sitting, walking, deep relaxation and tea. After this gift, there will … Continue reading