Namo Buddhaya!
Dear Friends,
We kindly invite you to join us for A Day of Mindfulness Practice on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 7 AM - 5 PM at Vietnam Buddhist Center - Meditation Hall. We are honored to have this Day of Mindfulness practice under the guidance of our Monastics from Magnolia Grove Monastery in the Plum Village Tradition, Mississippi and Monastics from Vietnam Buddhist Center, Texas.
What is A Day of Mindfulness Practice?
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 Sutra, Dharma Talk, mindfulness lunch and Dharma Sharing.
The tentative schedule for the day is as follows:
7:00 – 7:30 Check in (in front of Meditation Hall)
7:30 – 7:35 Orientation (inside Meditation Hall)
7:35 – 7:55 Meditation Instruction
8:00 – 8:45 Walking Meditation
8:45 – 9:00 Break
9:00 – 9:45 Sitting Meditation and Chanting
9:45 – 10:00 Break
10:00 – 11:00 Dharma Talk, Topic "Harmonize Our Love for Each Other"
11:00 – 11:10 Guidance on Mindfulness Lunch
11:30 – 12:30 Mindfulness Lunch
12:45 – 1:45 Deep Relaxation
1:45 – 2:00 Break
2:00 - 3:45 Dharma Sharing
4:00 – 4:30 Sitting in Silence and Chanting
4:30 – 5:00 Feelings of the Day and Closing
To attend, you must register at website https://ZenVNBC.eventbrite.com by 9pm, Thursday October 26, 2023. Registration is free; however, there is a limited number of spaces available. Please register early to secure a spot. Registration will close once we reach capacity.
As the retreat is free for everyone, if you would like to make a donation to support our program, please contact Amanda at 832-265-6785.
Thank you very much! We look forward to seeing you at the retreat.
English Dharma Service - Vietnam Buddhist Center
10002 Synott Rd, Sugar Land, TX 77498