Vietnam Buddhist Center- Chùa Việt Nam

10002 Synott Rd – Sugar Land, TX 77498

www.vnbc.org email: vnbcenglishsermon@gmail.com  

Namo Buddhaya!

Dear Friends,

We kindly invite you to join us for A Day of Mindfulness on Saturday, May 27th, 2023 from 

9 AM - 5 PM at Vietnam Buddhist Center - Meditation Hall. We are honored to have this Day of Mindfulness practice under the guidance of our Sangha: Sister Hy Nghiem from Plum Village Tradition, Mississippi, Ven. Hanh Tan and Ven. Tri Thanh, from Vietnam Buddhist Center, Texas.

What is A Day of Mindfulness?

A Day of Mindfulness is an opportunity for us to study, practice, experience, and gain insight into the profound teachings of the Buddha, which we can then apply in our lives to gain mindfulness and wisdom. It helps us develop compassion, loving-kindness, connection among people and connection with the nature that is present around us. It’s a day where we set aside our usual tasks and responsibilities and dedicate ourselves to our practice.  The retreat will bring positive energies to all of us, which we can apply at home and at work to make our lives happier and more peaceful.

Activities include guided walking and sitting meditation, chanting the Sutra, Dharma talk, mindfulness lunch and Dharma sharing. 

The tentative schedule for the day is as follows:

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Check in at Registration Table (In front of Meditation Hall)

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM Orientation (Meet in courtyard in front of Meditation Hall)

9:00 AM Walking Meditation 

9:45 AM Sitting Meditation & Touching the Earth

11:00 AM Dharma Talk

12:30 PM Mindfulness Lunch

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Deep Relaxation Session

2:30 PM Dharma Sharing

4:30 PM Sitting Meditation, Chanting of the Heart Sutra

5:00 PM End of Program

To attend, you must register by 9pm, Thursday May 25, 2023. Registration is free. Please email VNBCenglishsermon@gmail.com with your name, cell phone, and an email address. 

As the retreat is free for everyone, if you would like to make a donation to support our temple, please contact Amanda at 832-265-6785.

Thank you very much! We look forward to seeing you at the retreat.